In my case its like 70%. I went to my state’s website and found that I can apply the first day that I don’t work at least 32 hours the next week. Numi, I may just be down in TX as my friend brought to my attention a volunteer program to help out cleaning up the hurricane damage. I’ll let you know as I learn more. For the time being I’m going to just cool off and more than likely spend some time with the family, friends, etc. Volunteering is my ideal filler from now to grad school. Otherwise if a nice temp job comes along I’ll take it.
I think you should just sign up now, because most states have like a 1- or 2-week “grace period” from the time you apply. Even if you’re eligible, they don’t start paying you checks right away… Volunteering is a great thing to do, especially if you can find something with a purpose. I wouldn’t necessarily volunteer for something just to pass the time; however, there are a number of organizations out there where you can probably put your talents and skills to good use (like tutoring, mentoring, teaching sports, etc.). I’ve personally found these to be a lot more rewarding, and because of your skill and experience in the area, it’s much easier for you to feel like a “leader” in such an activity. Even if you aren’t a leader by title, you’ll feel a lot more personal fulfillment if you can use your strengths to help enhance someone else’s life.
if you are drawing unemployment, do you have to be proactively pursuing another job? or can you just chill at 70% for a while? just curious
Is it possible that “proactive” can vary depending on definition? For example, as long as you’re sending out resumes and you can prove it…doesn’t that suffice as being “proactive” even if nobody wants to interview you?
I think you have to register with the UI office and post your resume on their site and state you are actively searching for a new job.
Didn’t realize that; sounds simple enough, however
farney Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > if you are drawing unemployment, do you have to be > proactively pursuing another job? or can you just > chill at 70% for a while? > > just curious I did taxes one season and spoke to several who claimed unemployment. (Taxes may be a good part time gig to spin my wheels at again). But anyway, as long as you say you are searching for a job, they send you a check. It is not like you interview and then need to have the interviewer vouch for you. It relies on the honor system.
haha - the same honour system that got people approved for teaser-rate mortgages? (“Honey, the ‘bank’ says it’s only a 5-year rate, that means we’ll be done paying our mortgate in 5 years, and the monthly payments are only $800!’” - to paraphrase Michael Scott)