unemployment pay vs low pay - Page 5

Flexin · 11-19-2009, 08:31 PM

Ed I think this is the first time you won't see a shit storm from one of your threads.

I would take the unemployment and look for a good job.

James

MissHell · 11-19-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I've never drawn unemployment in my life ... BUT it could happen especially in today's economy.

Having said this...no I wouldn't take a job that paid less than what unemployment would pay...doesn't even make sense to me unless you have to do it for health benefits.

Agreed. I would rather focus on finding a "good" job while collecting.

Sorry to hear so many folks are laid off and out of work.

I count my blessings I still have a good job. ((knock wood))

Rangerscott · 11-19-2009, 09:24 PM

Doesnt your retirement get penalized if you take unemployment? Doesnt it hurt your credit too?

fasternyou929 · 11-19-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Doesnt your retirement get penalized if you take unemployment? Doesnt it hurt your credit too?

No and no. Why would you think it would hurt your credit?

Amber Lamps · 11-19-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

I hate to admit this, but I wish I had stayed on unemployment. If I had it to do over again, I'd never have taken this job. I was entitled to plenty of time on unemployment, as in 15 years I've never needed it.

It killed my pride, I held out as long as I could before filing, but bills gotta be paid. I got the FL $275, 3 whole payments, and was then able to find a job.

A shitty job. I would make just about the same on the crappy FL unemployment as I do working 6 days a week at a job i depise.

What? A smoking hottie like you should have sucked up the unemployment and took a job at a bar for cash!!!

Rangerscott · 11-19-2009, 09:50 PM

I could understand it hurting your unemployment since you are receiving gov checks.

fasternyou929 · 11-19-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I could understand it hurting your unemployment since you are receiving gov checks.

I assume you meant to put retirement there? If you did

1. Social security and unemployment funds are two separate "buckets"
2. If you're even remotely depending on social security for retirement, I hope you're turning 59 this year.

Rangerscott · 11-19-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I assume you meant to put retirement there? If you did

1. Social security and unemployment funds are two separate "buckets"
2. If you're even remotely depending on social security for retirement, I hope you're turning 59 this year.

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Isnt that whats scratch off and lottery tickets are for?

buzzcutt2 · 11-20-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Sorry to hear, Ed. I'll be in line with you soon: http://www.wral.com/business/story/6446521

I'll get ~$500/wk if I draw unemployment, and I won't be applying for any jobs that would pay that little, so I guess I'd fall in the "no" category.

That sucks...I think I know a few people still there (not positive though), worked with them quite a few years ago at Siemens in Boca.

I was on FL unemployment back in 2001 right after 9/11 - that really sucked. $275/week is not enough to cover bills, took me 5 months back then to find a job - the market wasn't that great after 9/11.

fasternyou929 · 11-20-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Damn dude, sorry to hear that bro.

Thanks man. It's just weird being in the office now; we all know "the end is nigh!" but we have no idea when. The rumors are "probably months" which makes any kind of planning pretty much impossible. But at least they gave us warning and we've got some time to work with.

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Originally Posted by R6Chick

Dan, I'm so sorry to hear! Are you looking to stay within the company and move even though the move would be difficult for M?

It would really depend what the offer is, but my first reaction is to stay here though (and find a company not based in Sweden and Japan

). When they cut our site's workforce by 50% and I lost my team in 2008, they fanned out all over the area. I've stayed in touch with nearly all of them and with some luck, I'll land something here in NC.

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

Sorry Ed and Dan

I hope you guys find something really soon.

Thanks Gina!

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Originally Posted by buzzcutt2

That sucks...I think I know a few people still there (not positive though), worked with them quite a few years ago at Siemens in Boca.

Hmm, I wonder? Can't say I know anyone off the top of my head that worked at Siemens. Shoot me a PM with some of the people you know and I'll see if they're still here.

11-19-2009, 08:31 PM	#41
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	Ed I think this is the first time you won't see a shit storm from one of your threads. I would take the unemployment and look for a good job. James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

11-19-2009, 09:24 PM	#43
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Doesnt your retirement get penalized if you take unemployment? Doesnt it hurt your credit too?

11-19-2009, 09:50 PM	#46
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I could understand it hurting your unemployment since you are receiving gov checks.