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The only example of this that I can think of is if taking the job in question pays less than what they get on unemployment. I wouldn't expect anyone to do this, as unemployment is already less than what they were making on the job that they were laid off from in the first place.

When I separated from the military, it took me six months to find permanent work. I could have taken job that paid less than my unemployment well before that, but it doesn't make any sense. There are people with less qualifications and skills who need those jobs far more than I do.



That's not the point. The point is that people in the military see what the job market looks like on the outside, and they react to it by making whatever career decision that they make.

It will matter for those that just reenlisted if they're one of the people to get a notice from their service that says "Thanks for participating but..."

I just did a quick search on monster.com in NY for jobs and just to choose I picked administrative/clerical duties. 92 jobs in Albany alone came up. Then I chose something else. Food Services/Hospitality in that area - 39 jobs listed.

My point is that there are actually jobs out there for people to make a living off but for SOME Americans they feel it is "beneath" them. There are some people legitimately on unemployment and not just milking the system. If I got out and I had to work at a fast food place or waitress again until I got the job I wanted, I'd do it.

It does take time to find a job especially if you have qualifications for a certain job but there are some people who are just waaay too picky about jobs and don't take what they can until a better job