Anyone one long term unemployed and on benefits?

[genie]

I have been unemployed since dropping out of college and have been on benefits for the past 15 years. I don't really care for making a contribution to society I don't care for and doesn't care for me. I have wanted to catch the bus since I was a teen and my government's recent rhetoric about disabled people and benefits being cut has been worrying me. I have autism and am far too dysfunctional to be around people for extended periods of time. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[brokeandbroken]

I have been unemployed since dropping out of college and have been on benefits for the past 15 years. I don't really care for making a contribution to society I don't care for and doesn't care for me. I have wanted to catch the bus since I was a teen and my government's recent rhetoric about disabled people and benefits being cut has been worrying me. I have autism and am far too dysfunctional to be around people for extended periods of time. Anyone else in the same boat?

Depends on the definition of benefits.

After returning from medical school in Poland where i was the victim of crimes and illegally forced out. I've sent well over 1000+ job apps. I've worked with basically every resource there is available including job placement specialists. Begged people for help. People just don't want to help or give me any opportunities. I'm willing to work i just can't get a job or an interview. Not even for minimum wage I've tried. So I receive housing assistance and 128$ per month. Ive basically been outcasted. What can you do when society doesn't care, won't help, won't give you any opportunities, won't investigate crimes against you, basically leaves you for dead... What's left but to CTB. Sickeningly people just expect me to not be depressed/suicidal and just be happy. Like I'm a fucking dog who they can abuse but when wag my tail when I see them.

 

[tiredoflife2]

Yes, I'm on disability benefits too. I've got dyspraxia, anxiety, OCD and depression and on my final autism screening.

I've only been on benefits full time for coming up to 2 years. I'm dreading the next assessment or whether they'll force me back into work. I'm getting prepared for that day.

 

[genie]

Yes, I'm on disability benefits too. I've got dyspraxia, anxiety, OCD and depression and on my final autism screening.

I've only been on benefits full time for coming up to 2 years. I'm dreading the next assessment or whether they'll force me back into work. I'm getting prepared for that day.

2 years isn't so bad. 16 years without a job will be impossible for me. Say you're waiting on an autism screening and it will help with the assessment. It also depends on the country, good luck

Depends on the definition of benefits.

After returning from medical school in Poland where i was the victim of crimes and illegally forced out. I've sent well over 1000+ job apps. I've worked with basically every resource there is available including job placement specialists. Begged people for help. People just don't want to help or give me any opportunities. I'm willing to work i just can't get a job or an interview. Not even for minimum wage I've tried. So I receive housing assistance and 128$ per month. Ive basically been outcasted. What can you do when society doesn't care, won't help, won't give you any opportunities, won't investigate crimes against you, basically leaves you for dead... What's left but to CTB. Sickeningly people just expect me to not be depressed/suicidal and just be happy. Like I'm a fucking dog who they can abuse but when wag my tail when I see them.

I'm sorry to hear that. I feel you on society not caring. Makes me dislike it and not want to contribute and play the game.

 

[Xerces976]

Yeah I was fired from my job back in December for poor work performance.

I was only there 2 months and overlooked a small detail by mistake, which I corrected immediately and apologized profusely.

Didn't matter, still got issued a verbal warning, and fired less than 2 weeks later for it.

I went on unemployment after that, and today I received a letter in the mail stating they are appealing my unemployment claim, with no reason given.

Now I have to fight to keep the benefits and hope I find a new job soon. I'm so fucking tired of fighting.

 

[divinemistress36]

Yes, Im on disabilty I wish I could at least work part time

 

[tiredoflife2]

Yes I was going to tell them thanks. Most of these jobs make me suicidal, forced to work with horrible people.

 

[Poltergeist]

It's been about 10-15 years since I had a job, tried but fuck things up. Been in benefits as a carer for my mother about that length of time. I feel very vulnerable about being on welfare and me having a breakdown trying to work again.

 

[Darkover]

I've been on benefits for 20 years ever since turning 18 and got diagnosed with schizophrenia i live in the uk
never worked a job in my life i have no desire to be a slave for someone else
heck i would of off my self at 18 to avoid living a life without a girlfriend and no friends
i am only alive because i don't have access to easy method to leave

 

[tiredash]

Im looking for a job. Finished my degree at 32 yo and worked for 1 and a half years. First job, my boss didnt want to renovate the contract cause he didnt like me socially... Second job, i left it at 4 months cause a 35 year old grown ass woman was fucking bullying me. I thought on telling my boss, but he was a soy one and wouldnt do shit, so I just quit... Been looking for 2 months for a job, but its always the social shit... Well, that, and that i dont actually have any skill because degrees are shit...

On top of that, i hate where I live, but its "mine" and cant be thrown out... But a full new home costs a lot of money that I will never have...

 

[tiredoflife2]

I've been on benefits for 20 years ever since turning 18 and got diagnosed with schizophrenia i live in the uk
never worked a job in my life i have no desire to be a slave for someone else
heck i would of off my self at 18 to avoid living a life without a girlfriend and no friends
i am only alive because i don't have access to easy method to leave

Been 2 years for me in the UK. I'm always scared about the next assesment. All these headlines in the media about getting people off disability benefits is sickening.

How often do they asses you? Is it UC? I know pip is 3 years.

 

[Darkover]

Been 2 years for me in the UK. I'm always scared about the next assesment. All these headlines in the media about getting people off disability benefits is sickening.

How often do they asses you? Is it UC? I know pip is 3 years.

i am receiving universal credit i put my claim back in 2020 it's not been up for review yet because my circumstance haven't changed
it's nearly been 5 years

i was award pip for 5 years has well

 

[tiredoflife2]

Im looking for a job. Finished my degree at 32 yo and worked for 1 and a half years. First job, my boss didnt want to renovate the contract cause he didnt like me socially... Second job, i left it at 4 months cause a 35 year old grown ass woman was fucking bullying me. I thought on telling my boss, but he was a soy one and wouldnt do shit, so I just quit... Been looking for 2 months for a job, but its always the social shit... Well, that, and that i dont actually have any skill because degrees are shit...

On top of that, i hate where I live, but its "mine" and cant be thrown out... But a full new home costs a lot of money that I will never have...

Work places tend to be full of power hungry bullies.

i am receiving universal credit i put my claim back in 2020 it's not been up for review yet because my circumstance haven't changed
it's nearly been 5 years

i was award pip for 5 years has well

Same, I get pip and UC. At least we have that available in the UK.

 

[yellowjester]

I'm long term unemployed but haven't been able to get on disability thus far. I applied last april and it took almost 8 months just to get to the point where they sent me a generic rejection letter that doesn't even explain why my claim was denied. My illness is well documented.

 

[Languish]

I am employed but it takes a severe toll on my mental health and makes me feel exceedingly suicidal. As time progresses this gets worse, and worse. My job performance lessens, I isolate myself increasingly. I wish I could be free of these obligations and simply live my life in peace, or die. I do not take part in society, outside of work, and I am not paid nearly enough to survive, considering the amount of work I have to do and the toll it takes on me. Inflation makes everything worse. I just want to be free.

 

[nohopenolife]

I'm working but had to move away due to a bully in my work place. I couldn't handle it tbh I have had enough of everything. What I'd the point in life when you don't even want children. I see no point in suffering for the next 40 to 50 years my name is blacklisted from other employers due to bad mental health and bad performance. I cannot be asked anymore