unemployment pay vs low pay - Page 3

wildchild · 11-19-2009, 02:12 PM

when I was on unemployment I was willing to accept positions at $7 an hour only because I didn't want to hold out and then find nothing once UE ran out. Bad part was they wouldn't hire me at $7 because they said I would flee at the first opportunity. well duh, who wouldn't want to leave a job like that?

the chi · 11-19-2009, 02:17 PM

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.

wildchild · 11-19-2009, 02:34 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.

that would suck.

i think if i'm ever out again I'm just going to go drive truck right away. it's not for everyone but I love it. last time I waited too lonog and then they wouldn't hire because had been out of work to long.
i've worked jobs I hate before just for the money and it's never fun and seems to have no end.
hope it works out better for you.

RACER X · 11-19-2009, 03:10 PM

i might try and start mowing some yards, just to suplement.

too bad teaching MSF would be considered a job. and negate my unemployment. schools are alos low in enrollment.

SteveP · 11-19-2009, 03:13 PM

This is the story of my life lately.

My wife is in the Navy and I am forced to find a new job every 3 years. I load lumber at Home Depot now. That was the ONLY job I could find. Depressing.

the chi · 11-19-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveP

This is the story of my life lately.

My wife is in the Navy and I am forced to find a new job every 3 years. I load lumber at Home Depot now. That was the ONLY job I could find. Depressing.

I feel your pain. I had a great job (other than some crappy owner issues) that I had to leave to come do this. Im pretty depressed myself. I couldnt even get a job as a telemarketer.

z06boy · 11-19-2009, 03:43 PM

I've never drawn unemployment in my life and I've worked longer than most of you I'm sure 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.

tached1000rr · 11-19-2009, 03:46 PM

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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.

Damn dude, sorry to hear that bro.

RACER X · 11-19-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I've never drawn unemployment in my life and I've worked longer than most of you I'm sure BUT it could happen especially in today's economy.

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neither have i, i'm 42 and been workin since i was employed (at chic-fil-a) at 14.....drove to work illegally.......lol

R6Chick · 11-19-2009, 04:16 PM

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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.

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?

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11-19-2009, 02:12 PM	#21
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	when I was on unemployment I was willing to accept positions at $7 an hour only because I didn't want to hold out and then find nothing once UE ran out. Bad part was they wouldn't hire me at $7 because they said I would flee at the first opportunity. well duh, who wouldn't want to leave a job like that?

11-19-2009, 03:13 PM	#25
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	This is the story of my life lately. My wife is in the Navy and I am forced to find a new job every 3 years. I load lumber at Home Depot now. That was the ONLY job I could find. Depressing.

11-19-2009, 03:43 PM	#27
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I've never drawn unemployment in my life and I've worked longer than most of you I'm sure 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.