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And they do, that's why resiging is becoming a viable option for workers, as far as I understand the US government gives you a financial support if you meet some criteria. And to be honest, if my country did the same thing I would rather have their financial support than being exploited for someone else's profit, that way I can actually live my life and work on whatever I like at my own pace.
It is very hard to get assistance in the US. People with children can get some credits to buy groceries , but it isn’t very much. Depending of where you live, if you have kids you can get some small and limited help with housing or get a monthly check (again, really not much). if you have a serious documented disability you can get similar assistance. Injured or retired veterans also get payments, but that’s really just part of the payment for being a soldier. And a lot of folks come home from our endless wars with serious mental and physical health problems and end up living on the streets.
Sure, I'd do the same, I was just pointing out the level of privilege these people hold.