I was laid off from a window manufacturer a year ago when they moved out of town. Was making 15.70 an hour running a moulder and actually liked my job. It was farely lax the people were real good to be arond, was there 21 years and expected to retire there. I recently accepted another job at a factory here in town. I have been there since January. Figured unemployment wouldnt last forever. Bad mistake its a piece rate job starting at 7.50 an hour. It is the worst job I have ever had. No way can I make any money at this. I have stood in the same spot all day and pounded my ass off and still cant make what they consider rate. The people ther suck. They just stare at you and wait till you finish a rack so they can grab it and tear their precious ticket off. I am so sick of this job I want to Quit but If I do I know they will deny me unemployment benefits even though I made 100 dollars more per week on. Thats 400 dollars more a month for unemployment. This has to be below poverety wages. I really dread getting up in the mornings anymore!!! Bill collectors are starting to call. Just dont have the monthly income to pay everything anymore. AAARRGGHH!!! Anyone relate to this? Im 47 years old this just isnt right! I made more than this 20 years ago and things were alot cheaper back then.