Finland's universal basic income trial for unemployed reduces stress levels, says off

[Chris]

Well, that's a relief!

Finland's universal basic income trial for unemployed reduces stress levels, says official

...The first of its kind in Europe, the scheme sees 2,000 people receive 560 euros (£473) every month for two years. Recipients do not have to report whether they are seeking employment or how they are spending the money, which is deducted from any benefits they are already receiving.

Marjukka Turunen, head of KELA, the legal unit at Finland's social insurance agency, said as well as cutting bureaucracy, reducing costs and tackling poverty, the scheme was having an indirectly positive effect on people's mental health.

“There was this one woman who said: ‘I was afraid every time the phone would ring, that unemployment services are calling to offer me a job,’” Ms Turunen told US-based broadcaster Kera News.

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[FindersKeepers]

That's too funny -- the woman in the OP link was scared someone would call her with a job offer.

[Chris]

It was funny, though people would get a kick out of it. She thinks she has her reasons, of course, but it's still funny.

[del]

yeah, there's nothing more hilarious than someone stressed out over taking care of their elderly parents

“There was this one woman who said: ‘I was afraid every time the phone would ring, that unemployment services are calling to offer me a job,’” Ms Turunen told US-based broadcaster Kera News.
The woman was not able to work because she was caring for elderly parents.

what a $#@!ing hoot, huh?

[Kalkin]

What? Free money makes those who receive it less stressed? Whooda thunk?

[Chris]

Just think if you gave everyone free money you'd end stress, violence, war! And all you got to do is print it.

[Peter1469]

Most of the universal basic incomes plans that I have heard about replace all welfare benefits. If someone wastes their UBI payment and can't pay rent or buy food they are SOL.

[Kalkin]

I like people knowing if they can't pay their way or find a charitable person to do so, they will live a very uncomfortable and short life. That's motivation.

[Chris]

Most of the universal basic incomes plans that I have heard about replace all welfare benefits. If someone wastes their UBI payment and can't pay rent or buy food they are SOL.

Yes, that's why I take interest in it, as a replacement for all other forms of welfare. This stress factor was funny but I've seen and reported studies that knowing those payments are coming in can free you up to re-educate/train yourself, seek employment that pays better.

[FindersKeepers]

yeah, there's nothing more hilarious than someone stressed out over taking care of their elderly parents



what a $#@!ing hoot, huh?

Gee -- I do that AND work. As does every other decent adult child.

I guess some folks haven't heard about multitasking.