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rucky

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Fri Apr-23-10 01:17 AM
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Laid off again.

Not even three months into my new job, which I got after 6 months on unemployment.

This totally bites. We were just getting caught up on the bills, etc. This is the third time I've been laid off in 4 years (and I've lived in Ohio for 5), and this time I've pretty much accepted the fact that we'll always be struggling - despite 2 masters degrees and 18 years work experience.

I'm not sure if I can get extended benefits from my last claim, or have to re-file.

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Fri Apr-23-10 01:19 AM
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1. I am really sorry to hear this.

I hope someone here will know about the benefit issue...

And I REALLY hope that something a lot more permanent shows up.

:hug:

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quakerboy

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Fri Apr-23-10 01:27 AM
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2. sorry

That sucks.

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HillbillyBob

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Fri Apr-23-10 01:33 AM
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3. I feel your pain. I hope something comes through for you soon

Been there myself too many times. I have been homeless a few times too.
I hope you and yours do not have to get to be homeless.
I hope your guardian angels are looking out for you.

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pinboy3niner

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Fri Apr-23-10 02:29 AM
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4. So sorry to hear that, rucky

I hope things turn around for you soon.

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Bucky

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Fri Apr-23-10 05:55 AM
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5. This is happening to a friend of mine in the legal profession. Yes, you can reapply for benefits.

As a legal secretary/paralegal, she's the poster child for temporary work assignments. If you get laid off, you can file for unemployment. Do so.

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Fri Apr-23-10 06:03 AM
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6. This Economy Sucks

In another thread the title is "Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?" I always thought it was a dumb question but I know few people who are.

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AndyA

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Fri Apr-23-10 06:36 AM
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7. I'm sorry about your difficulties.

Hopefully something better and long term will come your way very soon. Sending good thoughts out to you and yours.

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Berry Cool

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Fri Apr-23-10 09:35 AM
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8. I am so sorry. I really do feel your pain, because I still don't have a permanent job.

There's something very, very wrong with this economy when people with this much education and experience can't keep a job,

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DavidDvorkin

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Fri Apr-23-10 10:16 AM
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9. That's really bad

I'm coming up on one year of unemployment, and it's been rough, but emotionally an up-and-down experience like yours can be even worse.

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Dappleganger

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Fri Apr-23-10 10:19 AM
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10. I am so sorry.

:hug:

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madokie

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Fri Apr-23-10 10:26 AM
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11. Wish I had some answers for you

but it seems the higher educated are the ones who they are cutting from the herd first. I guess they either feel threatened by intelligence or are just plain ass cheapskates.

I wish I could be looking for a job actually.

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TwilightGardener

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Fri Apr-23-10 10:29 AM
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12. Sorry to hear that. How frustrating.

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