I got laid off about a month ago in NYC. Applied for unemployment insurance and got approved, no problems. Now I got a letter from the UI agency from my former former employer (2 employers ago) declining my claim and requesting a hearing on the basis that I voluntarily quit. This is true, and I was laid off from the place I worked at after that employer. Why is this happening? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 29, 2009 - 6 answers

I need a Psychiatrist in NY - one that has experience dealing with artists and won't drug me into a straight-line mood. I need my meds, but I also need my ups and downs! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 4, 2007 - 4 answers

Moving to NY. The job is in White Plains, but should we live there or commute? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 - 14 answers

i have a cousin who immigrated from the philippines and wants to accomplish the following: 1) change her visa status and 2) to be certified as a teacher of special education or elementary education in NY or NJ. she's thinking of spending quite a bit of money on the services of PSIT to facilitate the process but i am looking for alternatives. can anyone help with reputable alternatives or an effective program? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2005 - 9 answers