PeterRS Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago On 2/2/2026 at 5:17 AM, unicorn said: In the US, Unemployment Insurance lasts only 18 months, I've heard up to 2 years. Of course, Social Security fraud is rampant. You're only supposed to get Social Security Disability benefits if you're unable to do ANY job in the US, yet there are plenty of able-bodied people who manage to get this. But this is usually only on the order of some $2500/month (depending), so not a path to riches. US$2,500 for some people is a lot of money! Perhaps not if you live in the middle of a major city like LA or New York, but those outside the USA might even consider it a small fortune. Quote
Members unicorn Posted 2 hours ago Author Members Posted 2 hours ago 3 hours ago, PeterRS said: US$2,500 for some people is a lot of money! Perhaps not if you live in the middle of a major city like LA or New York, but those outside the USA might even consider it a small fortune. I remember once as a physician asking how an apparently able-bodied woman ended up on social security (she was in her early 40s if I recall correctly). She said she was awarded social security simply because her personality was so obnoxious that she couldn't hold down any job in the US! 🫣😬 Quote
