Left Job For New Job - Unemployment? (Freehold, Washington: lawyers, new house)
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Oh I've read it, dear. Twice, to make sure. He just says "You put your 2 weeks in at current job for a new job."
It's extremely ambiguous. A proper post would read: "You put your 2 weeks NOTICE at current job". No wonder the manager changed his/her mind about hiring this guy/gal. If his/her English is as ambiguous in person, I wouldn't want to hire "it" either. "You put your 2 weeks in" could mean anything: what did you put in? Time? Work? Phallic objects into an orifice?
Oh I've read it, dear. Twice, to make sure. He just says "You put your 2 weeks in at current job for a new job."
It's extremely ambiguous. A proper post would read: "You put your 2 weeks NOTICE at current job". No wonder the manager changed his/her mind about hiring this guy/gal. If his/her English is as ambiguous in person, I wouldn't want to hire "it" either. "You put your 2 weeks in" could mean anything: what did you put in? Time? Work? Phallic objects into an orifice?
I can't believe you people.
OK, let's examine the OP. While it certainly would not have earned them an "A" in English class; they certainly were able to convey their meaning and intent, at least to the majority of people on this forum. Perhaps you require a translation?
You put your 2 weeks in at current job for a new job.
Translation: You have been offered a new job, have chosen to take it and provide your current employer with the customary two weeks notice.
You finish your 2 weeks and leave the job.
Translation: You remain with your employer for the customary two weeks and leave on good terms.
The new job informs you that they have changed their mind, the position is no longer available and won't be needing you.
Translation: After leaving your former job on good terms, your new employer informs you that they will not be able to offer you employment afterall.
If you can't get your old job back,
Translation: Assuming that your previous employer is unable to rehire you...
will you be approved for unemployment in New Jersey?
Translation: ..would you be eligible to receive unemployment benefits in New Jersey?
Is that clearer? I thought it was rather clear before, but understand you may have issues understanding New Jersey vernacular English.
Addressing the OP's question, the answer is maybe. There are methods through which one can receive unemployment under this scenario, but approval would be predicated upon a review of the situation and meeting with someone from the unemployment agency. They would basically be determining the exact reason that the scenario occurred and then making a determination over your eligibility.
However, the exact scenario is rather rare. Virtually any company these days will provide formal offer letters to people they wish to hire. That letter is their promise of a job and settles details such as salary, vacation time, etc. The offer letter essentially becomes a form of contract between the prospective employer and the employee. If the employer rescinded the offer letter at the last minute without just cause (for instance a background check turned up information disqualifying you for employment), then they would be opening themselves to litigation. If that scenario occurred, you could most likely succesfully sue the company for damages and lost wages.
I'm sorry, but when has "give 2 weeks" referred to anything other than "2 weeks notice"?!?!?
You're really grasping here (as in "at straws")!
Could be - maybe I'm just too picky. I dislike people who can't express themselves in a clear manner. With regard to your question, you can use "give 2 weeks" when you are referring to making an effort at work or spent two weeks working. That's how his/her message came across. I think some towns give free writing classes. He/She could sure use them.
OK, let's examine the OP. While it certainly would not have earned them an "A" in English class; they certainly were able to convey their meaning and intent, at least to the majority of people on this forum. Perhaps you require a translation?
You put your 2 weeks in at current job for a new job.
Translation: You have been offered a new job, have chosen to take it and provide your current employer with the customary two weeks notice.
You finish your 2 weeks and leave the job.
Translation: You remain with your employer for the customary two weeks and leave on good terms.
The new job informs you that they have changed their mind, the position is no longer available and won't be needing you.
Translation: After leaving your former job on good terms, your new employer informs you that they will not be able to offer you employment afterall.
If you can't get your old job back,
Translation: Assuming that your previous employer is unable to rehire you...
will you be approved for unemployment in New Jersey?
Translation: ..would you be eligible to receive unemployment benefits in New Jersey?
Is that clearer? I thought it was rather clear before, but understand you may have issues understanding New Jersey vernacular English.
Addressing the OP's question, the answer is maybe. There are methods through which one can receive unemployment under this scenario, but approval would be predicated upon a review of the situation and meeting with someone from the unemployment agency. They would basically be determining the exact reason that the scenario occurred and then making a determination over your eligibility.
However, the exact scenario is rather rare. Virtually any company these days will provide formal offer letters to people they wish to hire. That letter is their promise of a job and settles details such as salary, vacation time, etc. The offer letter essentially becomes a form of contract between the prospective employer and the employee. If the employer rescinded the offer letter at the last minute without just cause (for instance a background check turned up information disqualifying you for employment), then they would be opening themselves to litigation. If that scenario occurred, you could most likely succesfully sue the company for damages and lost wages.
Thank you - yes - it might be a "NJ English" thing. I was born in NJ but haven't spent much time socializing with "common" NJ People enough to understand poor expressions like the initial one. I don't even have a NJ accent...my accent is very "neutral" but anyway, this whole "put two weeks" thing sounds awful. It comes across as really poorly written English.
And yes, now that it seems clear to many, under those circumstances it would be rare to receive Unemployment benefits but not impossible.
Thank you - yes - it might be a "NJ English" thing. I was born in NJ but haven't spent much time socializing with "common" NJ People enough to understand poor expressions like the initial one.
And yes, now that it seems clear to many, under those circumstances it would be rare to receive Unemployment benefits but not impossible.
Oh yes...I really do love my waspy knit ties and formal dress. Standards are important. Let's hope we can maintain some standards on this forum, so that it can be pleasantly enjoyable to all.
Thank you - yes - it might be a "NJ English" thing. I was born in NJ but haven't spent much time socializing with "common" NJ People enough to understand poor expressions like the initial one. I don't even have a NJ accent...my accent is very "neutral" but anyway, this whole "put two weeks" thing sounds awful. It comes across as really poorly written English.
And yes, now that it seems clear to many, under those circumstances it would be rare to receive Unemployment benefits but not impossible.
You have also apparently not spent sufficient time with we "commoners" to grasp the concept of sarcasm either.
The phrase "give your two weeks" or "I put in my two weeks" is not limited to NJ. While certainly not "proper" English, it is a very commonly used phrase throughout the country. For the most part people do not endeavor to use formal or academic English when posting on forums. Further it is also generally considered rude and in poor form to criticize someone over a poorly structured phrase, grammer or punctuation. Especially when the meaning is evident to the majority of readers.
Oh yes...I really do love my waspy knit ties and formal dress. Standards are important. Let's hope we can maintain some standards on this forum, so that it can be pleasantly enjoyable to all.
Frankly, I'm amazed that you were not shocked to your core that a mere "common" person would even be able to produce such an obscure fashion and propriety reference.
Thank you - yes - it might be a "NJ English" thing. I was born in NJ but haven't spent much time socializing with "common" NJ People enough to understand poor expressions like the initial one. I don't even have a NJ accent...my accent is very "neutral" but anyway, this whole "put two weeks" thing sounds awful. It comes across as really poorly written English.
And yes, now that it seems clear to many, under those circumstances it would be rare to receive Unemployment benefits but not impossible.
Excuse us, Your Majesty!
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