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So sad today, nothing to apply for, it just dosen't seem to be getting much better even though Corporations are making money, what has happened to the jobs. I KNOW I'm doing everything to find work, I keep up my skills - I test at 100% on all MS office software and type 55wpm, have taken a course of re-training in a career that has jobs...it will be a year next month since I completed my phlebotomy course and passed my national certification the only thing it got me were a few interviews and no job. I'm now 60 years old and will have been unemployed for 3 years at the end of May.
I continue to see more and more hate and bigotry towards the unemployed, like it's our fault some how that we can't get work, like we are lazy, drug-addled, alcoholics. That something is wrong with us because we are unemployed. I live in GA and our unemployment rate is still at 10.2% and has been over 10% for almost 3 years.
Where has our humanity towards those who have less? Where is the compassion, the empathy and concern?
Yes I know what you mean because I have been without work for a long time too and the economy isn't much better here in CA. I'm only in my 30s and I'm having a hard time finding anything. When you have lots of unemployed people and fewer jobs to go around, this creates a massive amount of competition.
And some people just don't get it. I believe that they think it is our fault that we can't find anything. Even if they don't say it directly, I know that there are people out there that have no sympathy towards those who are trying to get back into the work force again. I am trying to earn money by doing freelance writing online but to get any money it is going to take some time. I'm even spending time tonight looking for jobs even though I've got a head cold. I guess we have no choice but to try and be positive and just hang in there
Yes I know what you mean because I have been without work for a long time too and the economy isn't much better here in CA. I'm only in my 30s and I'm having a hard time finding anything. When you have lots of unemployed people and fewer jobs to go around, this creates a massive amount of competition.
And some people just don't get it. I believe that they think it is our fault that we can't find anything. Even if they don't say it directly, I know that there are people out there that have no sympathy towards those who are trying to get back into the work force again. I am trying to earn money by doing freelance writing online but to get any money it is going to take some time. I'm even spending time tonight looking for jobs even though I've got a head cold. I guess we have no choice but to try and be positive and just hang in there
Your right, people who are still employed just don't get it, it's like they are living in some clueless bubble about what really is happening in our country, I'm on food stamps and there is a thread in the political forum bashing those on food stamps...I just get so sick of it. People have become so hateful towards those who've fallen on hard times and I'm really tired of defending myself and justifying why I need some help.. It's like they'd prefer we would just disapear and starve to death. It gets very depressing sometimes and hard to deal with all the hate. And now in the employment forum, there are many who would refuse to hire the unemployed...so how are we supposed to get a job if no one will hire us because we are unemployed. The whole perception about us is disheartening to say the least.
Your right, people who are still employed just don't get it, it's like they are living in some clueless bubble about what really is happening in our country, I'm on food stamps and there is a thread in the political forum bashing those on food stamps...I just get so sick of it. People have become so hateful towards those who've fallen on hard times and I'm really tired of defending myself and justifying why I need some help.. It's like they'd prefer we would just disappear and starve to death. It gets very depressing sometimes and hard to deal with all the hate. And now in the employment forum, there are many who would refuse to hire the unemployed...so how are we supposed to get a job if no one will hire us because we are unemployed. The whole perception about us is disheartening to say the least.
It is all a matter of a false sense of pride. Those same people that are hateful will be in the same situation in the near future. It would not surprise me that when they are unemployed and are on food stamps they will STILL bash others, while not admitting they are in in the same situation. Stubbornness at its best....
It is all a matter of a false sense of pride. Those same people that are hateful will be in the same situation in the near future. It would not surprise me that when they are unemployed and are on food stamps they will STILL bash others, while not admitting they are in in the same situation. Stubbornness at its best....
To be frank, this recession has brought out the nasty, ugly side in many people. Kinds shows you the current state of humanity...
I have a question about my State Extended Benefits.
I have about six more weeks to claim, but the last week I claimed says 'not paid', and to contact the DOL. Why would it say that it has not been paid. Does it have anything to do with this past weekend being easter weekend? I've never seen it say 'not paid' before.
I'm going to a job fair tomorrow where apparently my mom and her friend think they will hire people on the spot. I'll be dressed the part with my resumes, but I still have the apprehension.
I haven't been to a job fair in about a year and a half, since they had very, long lines and started locking people out.
I have a question about my State Extended Benefits.
I have about six more weeks to claim, but the last week I claimed says 'not paid', and to contact the DOL. Why would it say that it has not been paid. Does it have anything to do with this past weekend being easter weekend? I've never seen it say 'not paid' before.
Ashez, did you ever find out why you didn't receive your benefit payment? It has nothing to do with Easter. When is your BYE (year beginning date for unemployment claim, as that could have something to do with it.
Diorgirl - I need your help please. My question is... I was on unemployment back in 2007 for 2 years - I received all the tiers (I was a 99er). I found a part time job in May 2010, I worked that job for 8 months until they laid me off Jan 2011. I was eligible for unemployment which I am now collecting. My unemployment runs out in June 2011. My question is: Is there an extension that could benefit me when my UI runs out in June of this year? I've been trying to get this info but am not successful. Thank you for your help.
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. It's like they'd prefer we would just disapear and starve to death. It gets very depressing sometimes and hard to deal with all the hate. And now in the employment forum, there are many who would refuse to hire the unemployed...so how are we supposed to get a job if no one will hire us because we are unemployed
Georgia State Extended Benefits Question
