laid off again

rich_big · Post by **rich_big** » July 31, 2009 8:27 pm

I spent 13 months out of work and landed a job in March. I got let go today. I deposited my final paycheck and came home and started calling EDD to see if I can get back on unemployment. I stated at 3:45. I kept redialing until 5 when they closed. No luck getting a live person. Geezzzz. I could recite the prompts…"to continue in English press one…para continuar en espanol marke dos." I swear I could recite the whole thing all the way to “due to the number of callers already waiting to talk to a representative…” that’s where I hang up.

Glorfindel7 · Post by **Glorfindel7** » July 31, 2009 8:47 pm

Phin Power to you Rich... hope everything works out (again)

gunthermoose · Post by **gunthermoose** » July 31, 2009 8:50 pm

Hey Rich...
Sending Good Job Vibes your way....

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » July 31, 2009 9:06 pm

I sat idle for about 8 weeks this year already, and the response to over 50 resume's, online apps, etc...pretty much sukked. I believe I got one.

In the recent past I managed a marina/tackle shop for over 2 years...and while idle, I applied for a PT stocking/bs job at a tackle store 2 miles from Merry Pier, pretty much had the whopping $8.50 an hour job in the bag until I filled out their application that had the question "Do you smoke?" He immediately got on the phone to his wife saying he thought he found someone more than qualified..."but he smokes".

Needless to say, I didn't get the job.

So, it's back to bartending on a boat, crewing sailboats/island trips/and back at Merry Pier until I win the lottery.

Hang in...

PartofthePhlock · Post by **PartofthePhlock** » July 31, 2009 9:13 pm

((((Rich))))

Rich, are you able to report your work status online when claiming weekly benefits. If so you may be able to re-activate your benefits online. We can in Ohio so maybe you will be that lucky. Check to see if this is available on the UE website. All we have to do is sign up for our account by using a our social security number as logon and the benefit claim number they assign you to access. I hope it is available for you. Good luck.

karat · Post by **karat** » July 31, 2009 9:24 pm

((((((((((((((RICH))))))))))))))))

Sending Warm Fuzzies to you from PA....In PA we can apply online as well. I hope you find something real soon, I'm betting that you do.

mommar · Post by **mommar** » July 31, 2009 10:11 pm

Being laid off does su ck, we've lived thru it a couple times, til you get yourself another job you've got our phinpower and good luck wishes to keep you going.

Post by **SMLCHNG** » July 31, 2009 10:16 pm

Sorry, Rich. I hope something come up for you, fast!!!

LaTda! · Post by **LaTda!** » July 31, 2009 10:47 pm

sorry (((hugz)))

last time I was laid off I didn't qualify for UI (2 days before Christmas '08) at that point I finalized my plans to sail to the keys.
make margaritas with those limes life hands ya

good luck with re-employment, I'll need it too- once I get back

I call my situation semi-retired or
independently unemployed

conched · Post by **conched** » July 31, 2009 10:56 pm

Well, poopy doo!!! ^^^^Power from South Texas for YOU!

Good luck finding something EVEN BETTER again REALLY soon!

STL PARROTHEAD · Post by **STL PARROTHEAD** » July 31, 2009 11:22 pm

(((((Rich)))))

hoping things will get better for you

IrishPirate · Post by **IrishPirate** » July 31, 2009 11:25 pm

I'm sorry for your situation! We've just emerged on the other side after 10 1/2 months of unemployment. You'll get through it!! This may be the window opening to your dream job! Until then you have philly phin power headed to you!

VanillaGrl · Post by **VanillaGrl** » July 31, 2009 11:39 pm

(((((((Rich))))))) I'm sorry

Lots of good thoughts from Texas, hang in there sweeetie.

Maybe this is your chance at standup comedy ... I promise to laugh at your jokes.

Karacal · Post by **Karacal** » July 31, 2009 11:59 pm

((((((Rich))))))

I'm so sorry. Sending you lots of phin power and good thoughts!!!!!!

srkmrd · Post by **srkmrd** » August 1, 2009 12:06 am

(((((Rich)))))

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » August 1, 2009 12:16 am

(((((Rich))))) I'm so sorry. This just su<ks!! You're one of the good guys and your posts make me laugh so I'm really bummed for you.

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » August 1, 2009 5:53 am

(((((((((((((((Rich)))))))))))))))) sorry to hear about you being laid off! Hang in there!!!! Lots of good vibes headed your way!!!!

ParrotHeadDeb · Post by **ParrotHeadDeb** » August 1, 2009 7:19 am

Hey Rich...am so sorry to hear this news. Sure hope you can get those unemployment benefits coming in quickly...and even better...that you won't need them because you'll find a new job pronto. ((((Rich)))).

dnw · Post by **dnw** » August 1, 2009 7:55 am

Sorry to hear about your job loss. Lots of good thoughts headed for you as you begin the new job search.

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » August 1, 2009 9:09 am

I HATE that every company thinks it best to let people go on a Friday. You end up like you did frustrated over the weekend unable to claim for unemployment for at least two days and feeling angry and somewhat powerless. I'm sure some study tells employers Friday is the better day, but having been there, I don't think so.

Good luck Rich. It worked out best for me in the end and I hope it does for you as well.

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