• peoplebeproblems
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    1 month ago

    He was employed for 11 years.

    IDK about you, but if I get laid off, my life changes significantly by the next missed paycheck.

    • rollin@piefed.social
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      1 month ago

      If it was in Europe, people being made redundant are typically given several months pay, but it’s America so he probably just got a t-shirt and a cardboard box.

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        1 month ago

        he probably just got a t-shirt and a cardboard box.

        So that’s clothing and lodging taken care of at least.

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      11 years in this field should be able to weather at least a few missed paychecks. Admittedly I didn’t read the article, but if it’s in the US they would be able to file for unemployment as well for supplemental income.