New Mex- I see your point on $7/hr jobs.  But I once took a night job, delivering pizzas, while using the days to search for a "real job."  It wasn't glamorous, but I was making 500-600 week.  I just can't sit on my arse, but hey, it worked for me until I got back on my feet.  That's why I get frustrated, hearing about all these "victims."  I too, was depressed when I lost my job, but I had bills to pay and a family to feed.  My depression lasted about two days, and I said, "screw this."  Have a good day brother.