I no longer count as unemployed

[Not_Giving_Up]

No, I haven't gotten a job.

I went to the mailbox expecting my two week unemployment check (after all, the automated system told me I should file again in two weeks, as usual). Instead, I got a check for $167.00...less than a full week. I called to see if I could apply for extended benefits, but the woman on the phone said "There are no extended benefits available at this time." I asked why the automated system didn't tell me that my benefits had run out. A few years ago when I was out of work, the automated voice told me that my next check would only be a partial one, and gave me a number to call. Today, I am told that due to the high number of claims, there must be a glitch in the system. (High number of claims? Dubya says the economy is great!)

So, while I am still unemployed, I will not be counted as unemployed. They only count the people drawing checks. It would have been nice to know that my benefits were running out, since I have to pay the rent by Friday.

[Not_Giving_Up]

1. Oh, and the job I was supposed to hear back on?

The guy from the agency called me yesterday to tell me that the company still hasn't gotten back to them. I guess they told the account rep to go sit on something and rotate.

He does have another job he's submitting me for, so I guess there's still hope.

[Bounce]

19. If I had to find a job by the end of today...

I would probably check Hotjobs.com or do a google for help wanted in my area.

Surely there is something out there to tide you over while you look for the job you might really want to keep long-term.

[NMDemDist2]

2. that sucks.

better find a way to jump into the grey market and good luck

[Not_Giving_Up]

3. The grey market?

I don't know what I'm going to do.

[NMDemDist2]

4. buy stuff, resell it on ebay

or print a bunch of flyers and get jobs picking up dog poop (or walking dogs in a big city)

babysit, clean houses

ya know, cash jobs, hit and run

[Not_Giving_Up]

7. The trick there is

You have to have money to buy stuff in order to sell it.

Yeah, time to quit looking for jobs that I'm qualified to do...Time to go do anything.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

5. I'm sorry for you grey

Thanks for clearing something up for me though. That's exactly what I thought! Kick um off unemployment and they count the same a homeless New Orleans refugee who had to move into a box! See? says the tyrant, "the people of N.O. are all finally getting into good housing."

[Left Is Write]

6. I'm sorry.

:hug:

[Not_Giving_Up]

8. Thanks

I needed that!

[donheld]

9. I'm so very sorry.

I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[NJCher]

10. you'll find something

Something always turns up, just when you need it.




Cher

[faithnotgreed]

11. another hug on its way

take good care friend
i really hope something turns up - i dont know what line of work youre in or where you live but just in case have you gone to any temp agencies or looked at part time or "odd" jobs
most of us have had to piece things together at different times in life


all our best wishes and we look forward to hearing WHEN you get that job

[kedrys]

12. Oy bummer...

Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago, and it sucketh large. :hug: Hang in there, something will turn up. I'll ask the Big Giant Cat to make it sooner rather than later.

[Wapsie B]

13. This method of counting unemployment needs to be scraped.

There needs to be a more accurate way of guaging the workforce. I'm so sorry about your situation. You'll get something good. Sending good karma your way.

[Greyhound]

18. There was, but they didn't like the results... n/t

[BikeWriter]

14. I'm so sorry, Dear. I hoped you had good news. Here's hoping!

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. NGU, I'm so sorry.

:hug:

Here's an idea. When my father lost his job (and it was a big one in the offices of Stroh's for 30 years), he couldn't find anything...except for a job doing market research. Calling people with surveys over the phone. You're not selling anything, so it is a little bit easier, and you get paid hourly...and it's usually a pretty good rate because they have a hard time finding people. My father actually worked his way up to Supervisor before he got a job in his field.

Best of Luck,

Laura

[dryan]

16. Check....

Craig's list. Good luck!

[progmom]

17. oh sweetie, i am so sorry.

:hug:

Wishing you the good luck you so richly deserve.

[Elidor]

20. I've been there

And I know how it feels. I hope something comes through for you.

[anarch]

21. and so the unemployment numbers are improving!

You are one of many (uncounted) "no-longer-unemployed". It's the Bush economy equivalent of a non-person. My household is going through the same thing...a two income household became a one-income household, then a one-income household unaided by any unemployment benefits, then a heavily borrowing and deeply in debt household, and now all my resources and savings are pretty much burned through so we can't even buy groceries. God help us all.

[LaraMN]

22. That is wretched.

My husband was laid off three times in as many years. It was horribly stressful, although he found new jobs quickly. I can't imagine your level of anxiety right now, being unprepared to get cut off unemployment! I hope a new job comes through ASAP!