It seems to me like the younger generation is figuring out that they have some power if they join together. My generation and the one before me pretty much bent over and let the man have his way with every aspect of his life and rights.

 

It's been a while ago, but I got out in 1999 and qualified for 8 months of unemployment while I was going to a tech school in Washington. You would think all vets would be granted some time to get things in order before just being cut off...Sorry to hear this.

 

So what exactly does one have to do to get unemployment? Ive never collected before because I've always had a job even since I turned 16 but I am going to be going through a serious surgery that will require 6-18months of rehab so I might be in the same boat. Ive also heard its a ***** to get on disability (short term) and the money is very little compared to unemployment.

**** maybe I should do some research.

 

is your brother in law white? serious question btw.

 

I feel you on this topic ! I think it was on the Colbert Report about a good analogy, people sneaking into other countries being jailed, beaten, even killed. Sneak into America and you get citizenship, a job, a license, health insurance and pretty much anything you want that will keep this vicious cycle of debt continuing.

 

It's about 60%. If you're going to be staying with the same employer... going on disability... they'll have the paperwork. It's a PITA to get it all in but it's not impossible. You'll get about 60% of your pay. You have to go 3 weeks before you get paid... unpaid. So have some savings for that if you have outstanding bills. And it takes a while for things to come in.

My advice is to call AFLAC. They have a plan... runs me about $75 a month I think. If you go out on disability they cover the difference between the government and your full pay and they get the money in your hand quicker.



If you're just going out and not staying employed then it's a bit more complicated.

 

Yes.

 

my sister works for the EDD in sac and we just had a long talk of fathers day about this... she said that white men in the service or have been in the service are the hardest to get money Hell if i know why but you would think they (and all milatary) should be first to get EDD!! what a messed up state we live in

 

Interesting, Ill start looking into it. I know the doctor is going to write me a letter stating the kind of rehab time Ill be looking at. Kinda weird that they still dont give you anything for the first 3 weeks even if you plan it ahead of time.

 

If you PM me - I can see about getting him a job...
can't promise employment, but I can promise an interview.

I work for a VERY large company and the founder is very proud of his military roots

 

If he comes back to ca i will. Hes in oklahoma with his dad right now. His last tour was with the guard out of ok.

 

Has he tried drawing unemployment from Oklahoma? When I left the service I drew unemployment from Washington (where I was stationed and resided) and then transferred that to California. It went pretty smoothly.

 

not to mention if you commit a crime in SF, you wont get deported (thanks gavin newsom!!)

 

He is. It's a huge mess. I'm going to to talk to him about trying in California instead of Oklahoma.

Basically he was out here in california and the army was giving him the run around (mostly his lazy *** recruiter). So he requested a transfer so he could deploy with his old unit (out of OK) and got it. So he moved out to OK about 3 weeks before they deployed... if that. Then went to miss. for training for a few weeks and then out to Kuwait... etc etc etc.

Seems to me that when you're working for the government it shouldn't matter what state you're in.

He put away as much money as he could while he was away but it only lasts so long.

 

How does the city of San Francisco over rule California state law? If you commit a felony and are here illegally, they will deport you. I've seen several cases. And it doesn't matter what country it is.