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In reply to the discussion: I was laid off from my job 6 months ago and haven't found another one. [View all]ms.pamela
(89 posts)29. Unemployed
Please check with your state unemployment department to see if they offer retraining of any sort. I know in Washington State as you are coming to the end of your benefits they will send to school or a training program and continue paying for benefits while you are in that training if you ask for it. A friend of mine who had a master's degree lost her job working for Oracle and she went to a school for truck drivers and no she didn't become a truck driver, but her unemployment was extend while she was training to be one.
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I was laid off from my job 6 months ago and haven't found another one. [View all]
milestogo
Nov 2025
OP
Trump is an extremely cruel person. I know of no match to his shenanigans. People are suffering and
OLDMDDEM
Nov 2025
#3
If you are able to get called in for a interview, try to remember...
Give Peace A Chance
Nov 2025
#36
Also - be careful about job sites, companies harvesting personal information from resumes
erronis
Nov 2025
#19
I am so sorry to hear this. I really hope you find something soon. If the true unemployment
LoisB
Nov 2025
#24