Unemployment in SC (find a job, college, to live)

[ABlondie3232]

Hi everyone....I'm just wondering if there is any length of time after you quit a job that you can file for unemployment. I quit my job in May to finish my last year of college and have been trying to find a part time job. I knew when I quit my job that I would not be able to file for unemployment, but I'm just wondering in case I am not able to find a job eventually, if there is any length of time after you quit when you can file unemployment. Thanks so much.

[myrc60]

Look at the onestop website; it may have your answer. www.sconestop.org look under "More Job Seeker Options" and then "Unemployment Services".

You might also try putting this in the main South Carolina forum instead.

[pburgess68]

Not sure you can file if you quit a job. I could be wrong, however. I waited 3 months before I filed mine, so I'm guessing you'll be fine for the timeline.

[ABlondie3232]

Ok great. Thanks so much you guys!

[spiritdancer]

I don't think you can receive unemployment benefits if you quit a job. Not sure of the length of time that you have to file after job ends. I do know that the length of time that you can receive it has recently been extended but it varies from state to state.

[Marylandsailor]

In a word, No, you cant quit your job and collect unemployment. There is one exception, and that is if you quit for "good cause" which in your situation, does not apply. Unemployment is a safety net for those who's job ended by no fault of their own, to allow them some cash to live on (not much) till they can get another job. I wish you luck in your job search!