My wife and I both lost our jobs in the pandemic and we're split on whether to advocate for UBI in our community - she sees it as dignity and I see it as admitting defeat. We're both scared about our future but can't agree on whether this would help or hurt our chances of getting back on our feet.
More people experience this than they realize.
Your different relationships to independence and asking for help are colliding during a vulnerable time when you most need to support each other.
“Where Are You with Universal Basic Income — examined?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.