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Everything you send to him should be "CMRRR" - Certified mail, return receipt required. It adds a couple of bucks to the cost, but somebody on the receiving end has to sign for it and you get an absolute proof they got it.
If I were you, I would only communicate with him via text. Give him a dose of his own medicine.
UI is state-dependent, so check with the Employment Commission of your state. Good luck!
I really appreciate all of the replies and support. You've all been very helpful. I've never been unemployed before and my husband is on a 2-year contract overseas and my family (other than my dogs, who keep me sane) all live thousands of miles away, so it's kind of lonely and overwhelming dealing with this situation.
I wondered if, because my only option to stay with the company is to make a 2700 mile move, I could turn that down and still apply for UI. I've heard differing opinions on that. Some said anything over 65 miles, some said anything out of state, some said it doesn't matter. However, I decided that I would not even investigate that further and I'll just take whatever the temp agency can give me until I find something for the long-term.
This probably varies state to state, but my understanding is that if your job is no longer within a reasonable commuting distance from your home or where you were residing when working there that you are effectively laid off, even if they offer you employment in another region of the country. I would file anyway as that is why money is paid into it. You don't know how long it will take you to get a temp position let alone a new full time job.
^^^ I was going to say the same thing. If your company has relocated a significant distance, you may be able to get unemployment, so check it out.
I also agree with the poster who suggested using certified mail. I would also add a line to your letter that said something like, "since you have ignored my repeated requests for specific instructions on how to return company property, I have placed it in X storage unit. Rent for the storage unit has been paid through X."
I don't think I'm obsessing about it. I've never been unemployed before and quitting my job was a scary decision. I know the job market is difficult, so I am worried.
I have housing available to me and my dogs, so I don't feel right about suddenly pulling the offer from the renters. None of this is their fault and finding dog-friendly housing can be extremely difficult. I don't need to put them in that situation and I'm not in any danger of being homeless. I have my house mostly packed up and I may as well start fresh all around in a location where jobs may be more readily available.
I don't think you're obsessing either, but you didn't handle this right at all.
Why did you rent your house out if you knew you didn't want to live back east? Yes, it would have been inconvenient for the new tenants to look elsewhere, but this happens all time including with houses for sale.
But you knew from the start you didn't want to relocate.
Also you should have just let him terminate you and you would get unemployment. Because it would have been deemed an unreasonable distance to keep your job. And you should still go ahead and apply, you might get it due to the distance.
Now you're going to be unemployed, having to pay rent on a second place. Even though you're going to be collecting rent on your home, look at the hassle you caused yourself. Two of the most stressful things are moving and job change.
Personally I think he is doing this to get out of paying unemployment. Because he knows it was unreasonable to ask someone to make a move like this.
How long does the OP continue to store this stuff at his expense if the owner does not pick it up? What does he do with the equipment if he doesn't pick up after a reasonable time?
How long does the OP continue to store this stuff at his expense if the owner does not pick it up? What does he do with the equipment if he doesn't pick up after a reasonable time?
You should have said " Ok, well if you dont accept my resignation, go ahead and keep paying me for not working"
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Yes, it would have been inconvenient for the new tenants to look elsewhere, but this happens all time including with houses for sale.
