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Sometimes an unemployment check is necessary when you are laid off unexpectedly.
The only time I ever collected unemployment benefits was when I was living on pepper sandwiches (yes, that's exactly what it sounds like) and ramen, treating myself to macaroni and cheese once a week, and Taco Bell once a month (bean burritos are the best bang for the buck there). I showed up to my $5/hour job to find the door padlocked.

I figure unemployment benefits were a reasonable choice at that point.