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Rebl2

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45. So sorry

Sat Jan 25, 2020, 10:10 PM

Jan 2020

about you being laid off and totally understand your fears. I thought if you got laid off you could get COBRA for a year or so from your employer. Am I wrong on this?
A bit off topic. I live in Kansa City and since December there have been so many store closings and layoffs here it’s very surprising. I thought, supposedly, the economy was doing so great. Well it sure isn’t here. Anyone else seeing this in your towns/cities?

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] softydog88 Jan 2020 OP

I'm so sorry about this. Beakybird Jan 2020 #1

This makes me so sorry to hear, Softy. I do think it's good to look at it as an early retirement. coti Jan 2020 #2

Keep in good touch with your friends from work, too, they could be key in maybe helping you find coti Jan 2020 #4

I sense that something will come your way. sprinkleeninow Jan 2020 #3

Best of luck to you. safeinOhio Jan 2020 #5

Unbelievable. Good luck mate. mahina Jan 2020 #6

My heart goes out to you Soph0571 Jan 2020 #7

My heart goes out to you Soph0571 Jan 2020 #8

Interesting erlewyne Jan 2020 #9

Well, that just sucks Crabby Appleton Jan 2020 #10

Maybe you can do the interview online. Times have changed. I was applegrove Jan 2020 #11

Applegrove...you are onto something here HipChick Jan 2020 #17

I'm response for the recruitment process at my company. Pacifist Patriot Jan 2020 #20

I had to stop working because I became unable to work BigmanPigman Jan 2020 #12

Sorry to hear about your situation Sherman A1 Jan 2020 #13

They allowed him to work from home for 7 years without ever having to leave the house MichMan Jan 2020 #54

And according to the post Sherman A1 Jan 2020 #55

What products where you supporting? Do you have a current CV? I was in tech support but now retired. usaf-vet Jan 2020 #14

wish you the best of luck krakfiend Jan 2020 #15

Stock grants should vest if you lose your job. I'd challenge that if not the case. BSdetect Jan 2020 #16

The OP was not fired lunatica Jan 2020 #30

Not what I wrote - if not fired he ought to have his stock options vested. BSdetect Jan 2020 #33

Yes - this is odd. The unvested stock should remain. Lucky Luciano Jan 2020 #34

Laid off EndlessWire Jan 2020 #47

Yes. It should be part of the layoff process. lunatica Jan 2020 #49

So sorry. That's the way corporations operate in the USA. sinkingfeeling Jan 2020 #18

This is a crack no one should fall through DFW Jan 2020 #19

Damn...... a kennedy Jan 2020 #21

Big DU hugs out to ya, Softydog88. KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2020 #22

So sorry. That's tough. Are you eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits? Fla Dem Jan 2020 #23

If he applied for SSDI, he needs to get a lawyer. haele Jan 2020 #38

Good advice in this thread dutch777 Jan 2020 #24

I'm overwhelmed by the good wishes and great advice. softydog88 Jan 2020 #25

I went through this multiple times in the mid 2008s jmbar2 Jan 2020 #27

Really sorry. If you are approved for permanent disability, I think you get Medicare. Hoyt Jan 2020 #26

You get Rebl2 Jan 2020 #44

Look into COBRA benefits beastie boy Jan 2020 #28

It should apply, 18 months of COBRA. n USALiberal Jan 2020 #43

Your stock should vest if you were let go Dream Girl Jan 2020 #29

I am so sorry to hear this and sincerely hoping that some safety net somewhere Marie Marie Jan 2020 #31

First hired first fired is the rule for anyone below VP grade in most US corporations McCamy Taylor Jan 2020 #32

That's always been my experience. herding cats Jan 2020 #41

are you applying for SSDI Skittles Jan 2020 #35

It does not have to be this way. warmfeet Jan 2020 #36

Do look very carefully about what Fla Dem said about disability. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #37

I am truly sorry. Also disgusted at the politicians who PatrickforO Jan 2020 #39

I'm so sorry to hear this softydog. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #40

I've been there and my heart is completely with you. herding cats Jan 2020 #42

So sorry Rebl2 Jan 2020 #45

I am Fighting to Give You Better Benefits McKim Jan 2020 #46

someone said to get a disability lawyer orleans Jan 2020 #48

If you have a 401k with this company JenniferJuniper Jan 2020 #50

Have you considered contract work? Bayard Jan 2020 #51

So sorry I can relate Dukkha Jan 2020 #52

Apply for ssdi demosincebirth Jan 2020 #53