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17. No..........

Wed Jul 8, 2015, 11:26 AM

Jul 2015

because there was no training, it was just a way to bump me off workers comp and into any job at 65% less than I was making. The 'trainers" would just find jobs they thought you might be able to do . There was no thought into whether or not you could do the job or if you had any interest in it.

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Jobless benefits for Nebraskans will soon require a plan to get off them [View all] Omaha Steve Jul 2015 OP

This is good, if I was without a job and got an opportunity to retrain to obtain employment I would Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #1

This could be good if done well Recursion Jul 2015 #2

Mostly done badly............ mrmpa Jul 2015 #4

I thought the post was taking about unemployment benefits? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #7

it is......... mrmpa Jul 2015 #14

Did you benefit from the training? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #16

No.......... mrmpa Jul 2015 #17

I am an optimistic, my glass is half full. Getting a new skill for employment is better and gives a Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #6

There's no retraining involved with this Thor_MN Jul 2015 #5

Bingo..... mrmpa Jul 2015 #15

Rickets is a tea bagger. Drahthaardogs Jul 2015 #52

It's always nice to see an additional burden dumped on the downtrodden Orrex Jul 2015 #3

So are you saying no help would be better? How Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #8

No, that's not what I'm saying. Orrex Jul 2015 #9

I guess I do not understand your statement about an addition burden. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #12

That's very surprising, indeed. LanternWaste Jul 2015 #20

These things are usually designed to make the politicians look good and punish the unemployed... Human101948 Jul 2015 #26

Guess some people would rather remain the same than try to better themselves. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #27

If these programs were effectuive I would be with you all the way... Human101948 Jul 2015 #29

A program is only as strong as he weakest link. Do you look at every offer as failure even before Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #30

Excuses does not produce rewarding outcomes. What do you think could assist you to find Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #43

Perhaps you're missing at least one of the points. Let's say a teacher gets laid off. She is libdem4life Jul 2015 #41

What is the result if retraining is refused and the unemployment benefits end? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #44

This is the other missed point...there used to be training schools...mostly for computers. libdem4life Jul 2015 #46

My question is what is the plan after the unemployment benefits cease? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #48

Then I misunderstood. During unemployment is the time to shake the trees and rattle the bushes. libdem4life Jul 2015 #49

I would have responded sooner, but you replied to yourself instead of me. Orrex Jul 2015 #33

No, I have participated in retraining programs, it was to makeme better, had nothing to do with who Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #34

I would venture to say that I speak for more than you do Orrex Jul 2015 #35

Even if the pay was $5 an hour it is $5 more than nothing. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #36

And Americans need to work longer hours, right? Orrex Jul 2015 #37

I sense there is an generation gap here...just a thought. libdem4life Jul 2015 #42

Ahhh, inherited billionaire seeks to help the unemployed hibbing Jul 2015 #10

Um, most employed people I know have a plan catrose Jul 2015 #11

If the person is unemployed and is getting benefits they can get training for other jobs while Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #13

Training......... mrmpa Jul 2015 #18

Are you still unemployed? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #21

Sort of........ mrmpa Jul 2015 #22

Maybe a little layout perhaps in a student loan would have really helped you to secure decent Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #23

I have a BA in mrmpa Jul 2015 #28

Again, the only training involved with this is how to use the state's job search tool. Thor_MN Jul 2015 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2015 #24

I thought persons on unemployment had to report on jobs they apply for? Sunlei Jul 2015 #25

In PA that's how it works. Doctor Who Jul 2015 #40

call me skeptical restorefreedom Jul 2015 #31

wow.makes assumption unemployed are sitting on their asses Liberal_in_LA Jul 2015 #32

Sadly, that's a common assumption even in this thread. Orrex Jul 2015 #38

+1 And it is disheartneing to see. nt Live and Learn Jul 2015 #53

People need MONEY, not a “re-employment plan!!!" I_Like_Hammers Jul 2015 #39

Do they still sell encyclopedias door to door? ... or vacuum cleaners? ...how about cable? libdem4life Jul 2015 #45

this scum muffin should be hosbitalized olddots Jul 2015 #47

I don't mind the idea... Bradical79 Jul 2015 #50

How about a statistic. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2015 #51