sorry to hear that

*passes grey goose*

Damn, losing a job really sucks. Best of luck to you and apply for unemployment ASAP!!!

It'll help you out in the meantime.

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Originally posted by Dirk W. People in Dallas aren't *ssholes. Just look at me, I live in Dallas.

Meat is Murder...tasty, tasty murder.

Did they give you any type of compensation?

What kind of work do you do? I have a lot of contacts in Dallas that might help.

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Originally posted by sharper laid off again for the 2nd job in a row! and i was scared about my finances while I had a job, now i'm freaking out. I wanted so badly to tell my supervisor to suck on my balls. But i physically don't have any so I didn't say it. anyone have some vodka to share? thanks

hey look at it this way...you can collect all summer long

I get April's salary and health benefits.

Then there was a 2K bonus check I was promised in June. They said they would give that to me in addition to April's salary if I sign a paper promising that I won't file for unemployment. I have 3 days to decide and bring the papers back. I'm not sure which route I want to take yet.

steve- i do art production (print advertising/graphic design)

The 2K check sounds good, but it doesn't help you if you have to wait till June.

You would only get about 70% of what you make on unemployment, but you could stay on it longer if needed.

My opinion: Take the bonus if you can get another job by mid-April. If not, go with unemployment.

Also, to ensure they don't lie to the state to deny you benefits (happened to my wife), say you did design work for a friend and give them his/her address. They'll send that person an acknowledgement letter to check. If they don't receive a response you automatically get your benefits, based on your salary from last year. There's a reason they're dangling the carrot in front of you, and its not because its what's in your best interest...

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Originally posted by Dirk W. People in Dallas aren't *ssholes. Just look at me, I live in Dallas.

Meat is Murder...tasty, tasty murder.

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Originally posted by davemolina The 2K check sounds good, but it doesn't help you if you have to wait till June. You would only get about 70% of what you make on unemployment, but you could stay on it longer if needed. My opinion: Take the bonus if you can get another job by mid-April. If not, go with unemployment. Also, to ensure they don't lie to the state to deny you benefits (happened to my wife), say you did design work for a friend and give them his/her address. They'll send that person an acknowledgement letter to check. If they don't receive a response you automatically get your benefits, based on your salary from last year. There's a reason they're dangling the carrot in front of you, and its not because its what's in your best interest...

I would get my bonus on April 15th, and that would help really well. But that's just the thing, I don't know if I'll be able to find a job in a month. The economy is sucking more each day and I'm afraid it will be rough finding employment. So I'm trying to think of which route to take. I don't think I could even get by with just unemployment - so I really need a job fast anyways. I keep going back and forth on the idea.

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Originally posted by sharper I would get my bonus on April 15th, and that would help really well. But that's just the thing, I don't know if I'll be able to find a job in a month. The economy is sucking more each day and I'm afraid it will be rough finding employment. So I'm trying to think of which route to take. I don't think I could even get by with just unemployment - so I really need a job fast anyways. I keep going back and forth on the idea.

Well, if you get the bonus on the 15th, then I would consider taking the money. The only bad thing is that if you do end up filing for unemployement, they'll probably sue you for the bonus amount.

You seem like an intelligent person, so I don't think you'll have trouble finding a job.

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Originally posted by Dirk W. People in Dallas aren't *ssholes. Just look at me, I live in Dallas.

Meat is Murder...tasty, tasty murder.

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Originally posted by sharper laid off again for the 2nd job in a row! and i was scared about my finances while I had a job, now i'm freaking out. I wanted so badly to tell my supervisor to suck on my balls. But i physically don't have any so I didn't say it. anyone have some vodka to share? thanks

sorry steph, i know the feeling. i been out of work since february. my mistake was resigning instead of letting them fire me. no unemployment checks for me. i decided to take a few weeks off instead of looking for a job asap. now im running low on funds. don't make that mistake.

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Who knows, the guy is a fucking guru. I can't wait to name my kid "Maven". Yes, Im dead serious. I suggest you guys name your kid the same.

Sorry to hear that our country is going through a recession and It sucks. I interview people on a daily basis and you would be surprised on how many people are being laid off and companies shutting down. Sorry to hear that if you lived in hou i could prob hook ya up. Good Luck in finding a job

what kind of work...


i'm tired of selling myself to rich women.