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EndlessWire

(6,373 posts)
47. Laid off
Sat Jan 25, 2020, 11:50 PM
Jan 2020

Aren't you entitled to unemployment insurance if you're not fired but laid off? That could last awhile...food money plus they'll help you look for work.

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
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