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Shockingly Dysfunctional : Mass Unemployment System Leaves People Struggling Amid Pandemic Job Losses

Shockingly Dysfunctional : Mass Unemployment System Leaves People Struggling Amid Pandemic Job Losses A sign announces the closure of an unemployment walk-in center in Boston due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 9, 2020. Michael Dwyer/AP Unemployment Insurance Delays Michael Smith, 35, thought things were bad in March when the pandemic hit. He lost his job as a bartender, and his dream of buying a house for his young family disappeared. Smith, who lives in Revere, started collecting unemployment and spending down the money he and his wife had put away for the house. But when December arrived, Smith said, he realized things could get a lot worse. After finding a few months of short-term work, Smith’s hours were slashed, and he needed to file unemployment claims again. Yet, this time, he was not hearing anything back from Massachusetts’ Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

Shockingly Dysfunctional: Many Unemployed People Are Struggling To Get Assistance In Massachusetts

Shockingly Dysfunctional : Mass Unemployment System Leaves People Struggling Amid Pandemic Job Losses A sign announces the closure of an unemployment walk-in center in Boston due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 9, 2020. Michael Dwyer/AP Unemployment Insurance Delays Michael Smith, 35, thought things were bad in March when the pandemic hit. He lost his job as a bartender, and his dream of buying a house for his young family disappeared. Smith, who lives in Revere, started collecting unemployment and spending down the money he and his wife had put away for the house. But when December arrived, Smith said, he realized things could get a lot worse. After finding a few months of short-term work, Smith’s hours were slashed, and he needed to file unemployment claims again. Yet, this time, he was not hearing anything back from Massachusetts’ Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

The Price of Independence | Magazine | The Harvard Crimson

This past July, I frantically scrolled through AirBnb, scouring the website for apartments or houses. Though I’d considered Zillow, Apartments.com, or other sites that would offer a broader selection, the moment called for speed and convenience. Cambridge, Brighton, Allston — virtually every town in the greater Boston area graced my search bar. Finally, I landed upon an image of a towering, bright blue building glinting in the sunlight: “The Penthouse Redline | 2BR 1 BA | Walk to the Redline for UMass and Mass General!” My eyes darted to the rent; a gray, striked-out number gave way to a cheaper price. I skimmed the amenities list, breathing a sigh of relief at the washer and dryer. Scanning a slew of glowing reviews started to solidify my attachment toward the location. Finally, I glanced at the map at the bottom of the page, registering the parks, beach, and shopping areas nearby. I barely noticed “Dorchester,” written in faded text. I copied the pag

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