conversation: User (probably__mike): "While I have 100% confidence that I'll be able to land on my feet and figure out my income before I run out of money, I currently see 0 reason as to why I shouldn't take advantage of the welfare systems available to me until everything is alright again. \n\nFor what its worth, monthly expenses are rent at $825, food is about $150-200, phone is $48, and I pay $557 on a line of credit (student loan) my mom forged my name and signature on, and since my bike got stolen I've been paying 2 bucks a day getting to/from work via bus, so less than $50 a month on transportation.  I made $700 last month at this job, next month is looking more like $1,000 since I opted to work at 2 locations, and in about 6 month I'm gonna be gigging again as a solo act, which usually pays between 800-1,500 every other weekend, which is when I'm gonna be back up and running financially. \n\nIs there any reason why I shouldn't go on welfare for the next couple months? Are there any financial/credit repercussions that may hold me back in the future?\n\nThanks everybody"
  Self: "Welfare in the county of N.Y. I work in only gives 390 a month and 181 max in food stamps.  That is assuming you have no income. So not sure about where you live but N.Y. is a liberal  state and fairly generous with welfare.  "
  krisspykriss (krisspykriss): "Really? Indiana gives that much in unemployment a week. Food stamps is same. "
  Self: "Unemployment and welfare are two very different things. Here unemployment is based on earnings and you can get that a week. "
  