If you had a good job, that payed decent money, and you knew that in about a month, after 5 years your position was about to be eliminated.

discuss....

 

update your resume

 

Here's the kicker. There are almost 0 jobs in a 300 mile radius that fit your skillset.

 

So? You still start looking. If you know your job is going to be gone in a month, you start looking and start adding to your skill set.

 

No one said I wasn't going to look for new employment. Just saying.

 

My point was more that if there isn't a job requiring your skillset within 300 mi., its time to add to your skillset.

 

Anyone know how unemployement works? Never used it. Do I get at least 50% of my current pay?

 

or move

 

Just bought my first house 8 months ago I would love to come back to the bay though, or Sac.

 

You must work in radio too.

 

No.

Maximum weekly benefit amount is $450.

 

If you are sick and tired of working for people...now would be a good time to think about starting your own business.

 

No, I am an I.T. Manager in the middle of no where.

 

Is there anyway you could do it from home? My girlfriend works for Gap corperate, and thier I.T. is not even onsite.

 

300 miles? San Francisco, Eureka, Reddding, Ashland, Medford are all within 300 mi. Not saying its a sucky drive, but if you are talented in IT, you can find a job within 300 mi.

The UI laws also say that if you cant find a job near you, and you refuse to move, then you will be found ineligible for benefits. Doesn't matter if you bought a house.

Also, they will ask if you are at ALL qualified for other kinds of work (e.g. regular tech support). If you are, and you dont take a lower end job and try to stick it out for a manager position, you'll also lose your benefits.

I'm not saying this to depress you - just trying to encourage you NOT to rely in UI benefits, as they are hard to get, and suck anyways.