My friend has been in a job in NY State for close to 2 years. From the start her salary was substantially lower than she felt she should be paid and she was verbally promised a bonus which never materialized. Nevertheless she stuck with job. Now, the company is going down the tubes. Many people have been laid off. She's been hoping for many months to be laid off herself so she can get unemployment benefits to aide in a transition. But, for a variety of reasons -- mainly that she's a very efficient employee -- she hasn't been let go. This stressful climate of layoffs and, with it, an increase in workload for her, has made it a very inhospitable workplace. She wants to quit ASAP. But she also doesn't want to miss out on unemployment benefits. What are her options? More inside... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I take 1099 work if I am receiving unemployment in NJ? [more inside]
posted by minsid on Dec 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Do-Gooder Needs Help With Amusing Slackronym! [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Nov 1, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm a nanny for a woman who's been unemployed for 2.5 months and is now depressed. The means she is a) home ALL THE TIME, and b) driving me absolutely crazy. What, if anything, can I say? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 24 answers

Unemployment. Am I doing something wrong, and how do I stay sane while it continues? [more inside]
posted by rosethorn on Sep 21, 2009 - 25 answers

Was i fired? [more inside]
posted by violetk on Aug 27, 2009 - 27 answers

My boss told me that my group will be moved off-site in the next month or two. The new location is about 1/2 mile away from the people that I interact with multiple times daily. Can I get unemployment if I quit? [more inside]
posted by IronSurfer on Jul 28, 2008 - 18 answers

So I just quit my job at the local cookie cutter super book store (think Barnes and Noble... except not). How do I get a new job pronto and make rent this month? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm a post-Ph.D. (not computer science, alas, but history) and have decided to seek my fortune outside academia. I have lots of experience organizing and researching and analyzing and presenting and teaching all sorts of things in all sorts of contexts, and have made my CV into a resume that shows I'm not just another egghead. Unfortunately, I'm coming up empty handed after several months of a full-court press, and I'm thinking it's time to contact headhunting/recruiting agencies that might be interested in someone like me. I'd love your thoughts and suggestions on which firms to contact in the New York area. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Nov 14, 2007 - 9 answers

What's the worst professional mistake youv'e ever made? How did you recover? [more inside]
posted by universal_qlc on Dec 3, 2006 - 28 answers

I am a professional person and will be "downsized" from my current company next month. Since I am changing professions in the meantime, it may take 4 to 6 months to secure my next place of employment. Financial resources are my concern. I have 6 months of mortgage payments saved up, and no other debt beyond monthly utilities, cable, internet, etc. I do have savings I can draw from, and I am considering applying for state unemployment benefits. I may get a small severance package from the current employer. Would it be wise to seek a line of credit while I'm still employed? Would this put my house in jeopardy should it take longer to find work? Are there other resources I should consider? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2006 - 11 answers

Friend needs job/place to live badly...bad string of luck...suggestions? [more inside]
posted by dvjtj on Sep 1, 2006 - 6 answers

Do countries other than Canada have job-finding clubs? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on May 7, 2006 - 11 answers

I've been unemployed for a few months, and have been actively looking for work, with no luck. All I have to go on are classified ads and limited online resources. I have two sneaking suspicions: 1) there are lots of jobs that don't show up in those venues, so how do I find them? and 2) HR departments are generally an impediment to getting a foot in the door, so how do I get past them? [more inside]
posted by yesster on Feb 28, 2005 - 20 answers

What do you do when your unemployment runs out? [more inside]
posted by alicila on Sep 14, 2004 - 17 answers