>>>I think this is a problem (at least in my state). The unemployment in Massachusetts is about $600 a week (if I am not mistaken) and you can collect up to 2 years. So many don't even look for a job (seriously). I think it is bad. >> >>600 a week, I think I should take some 2 years "vacation" in Massachusetts! :) > >I am thinking of myself to lay me off from my own company :) True story. A friend of mine - lives in NJ - sold his business and got on the unemployment. Cool :)