Add another tick to the unemployment rate

dane_peterson
dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
edited June 2010 in The Clubhouse
That's right. After 2 hardworking faithful years, my company let me go over very questionable terms today. I don't feel it's necessary to give details, but needless to say I'm pretty upset over it.

To make it worse, I'm ineligible for unemployment. Time to start checking the classifieds!!
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited June 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    That's right. After 2 hardworking faithful years, my company let me go over very questionable terms today. I don't feel it's necessary to give details, but needless to say I'm pretty upset over it.

    To make it worse, I'm ineligible for unemployment. Time to start checking the classifieds!!

    Really sorry to hear that....and not to get UE is something Id be upset over especially after being let go. Is there any way you can fight for UE benefits?.......what field are you looking for a job in?

    Good luck with your search........
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,953
    edited June 2010
    That does suck, but why would you not be able to sign up for unemployment ?
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited June 2010
    I was at my last job for 9 years, Then they found out they could get huge tax breaks for hiring handicap workers. Needless to say the first people placed on the chopping block was the most Senior to find out they would loose there jobs on questionable terms.
    Good thing for us was the state of Illinois decided that most of the ones that was let go was able to receive unemployment benefits after the Company fought it. Good luck man!

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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    It's my own fault. I was overpaid previously, and have not repaid that debt yet. Additionally, the powers that be at my job said they'd attempt to fight unemployment. Crooks is what they're are. It's infuriating.

    As for the field I'm looking, probably going to have to be sales. No college degree, but I've been very successful in my most recent positions in both sales and management.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,953
    edited June 2010
    Gotcha pal, been down that road awhile back too. It does suck when these **** fight your claim for no friggin' good reason. I'll start the fire,grab the pitchforks,Grab cousin Eddy, and bring that **** over here.
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited June 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    I'll start the fire,grab the pitchforks,Grab cousin Eddy, and bring that **** over here.

    LoL! After I was let go that was my first thoughts. But I looked at it like this "What comes around, Go's around" and guess what? It did. A few of the supervisors that was all company and "thought the people that was making the company money were nothing more then overpaid slaves" got let go also.

    Now I just no longer shop there and all my company shirts that was given to us have a P*SS ON logo (over the Company logo) on them and when people ask what thats all about I let them know. :)

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Crooks is what they're are. It's infuriating.

    Eff em. Hopefully you had a job where they will need your help with something you worked with some day. :D
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  • tonyb
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    edited June 2010
    You didn't by chance sell tools,did you? My crazy canadian neighbor is VP of sales for Bosch.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    Jewelry. Engagement Rings specifically. I was damn good at it too!

    Thanks for the support guys, I need it.
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited June 2010
    Good luck. Hope something comes your way.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2010
    sorry you got let go. i don't know myself what I would do or where I would turn if that happen to me..

    but I guess in today's unstable work market, anyone can be let go at any time it seems.

    I hope something turns up for you that you enjoy.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited June 2010
    It's my own fault. I was overpaid previously, and have not repaid that debt yet. Additionally, the powers that be at my job said they'd attempt to fight unemployment. Crooks is what they're are. It's infuriating.

    I would still at least apply and give it a shoot...MN UE has become a bit more employee friendly in giving out benefits...certainly worth a shot....
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited June 2010
    absolutely, you can apply and try.. there is certainly no harm in trying to claim worst that can happen is they say no, even if you appeal they may even be able garnish part of your UE to pay back the over pay and at least you get some money who knows...
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited June 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    It's my own fault. I was overpaid previously, and have not repaid that debt yet. Additionally, the powers that be at my job said they'd attempt to fight unemployment. Crooks is what they're are. It's infuriating.

    As for the field I'm looking, probably going to have to be sales. No college degree, but I've been very successful in my most recent positions in both sales and management.

    It takes a LOT in most states to be denied unemployment benefits. Most states require substantial proof from an employer and then it has to be more than petty theft, or embezzlement, serious sexual misconduct, violence, selling trade secrets, etc, etc. Most places if they want to be dicks will fight it; but most don;t have the grounds and UI will simply deny their claim to not pay UI.

    So get you ducks in a row, your side of the story and apply for UI ASAP, most states it can be done on-line.

    Good luck..............been through it before and once the anger and resentment passes you'll feel better, but that takes time.

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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited June 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    It's my own fault. I was overpaid previously, and have not repaid that debt yet. Additionally, the powers that be at my job said they'd attempt to fight unemployment. Crooks is what they're are. It's infuriating.

    As for the field I'm looking, probably going to have to be sales. No college degree, but I've been very successful in my most recent positions in both sales and management.

    THEY can fight it all they want. if you have the quarter earnings and you didnt blow up the building or get the owners daughter pregnaNt youll qualify. dot take thier lies!!! apply online NOW!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited June 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    It's my own fault. I was overpaid previously, and have not repaid that debt yet. Additionally, the powers that be at my job said they'd attempt to fight unemployment. Crooks is what they're are. It's infuriating.

    As for the field I'm looking, probably going to have to be sales. No college degree, but I've been very successful in my most recent positions in both sales and management.

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  • Jdubbs
    Jdubbs Posts: 51
    edited June 2010
    Dane - with the mark up they have in jewelry, they could easily afford to have the state pay you unemployment. Cheap fux. Do you know any attorney's? Have an attorney call looking to see who his attorney is, as you need to know who to have all correspondence with regarding your unemployment benefits. this may shake him up
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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited June 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Find a Subaru Dealer... They are in such strong demand right now, they sell themselves. I delivered three today and took orders on another 2...

    thats funny youd say subaru... i came up on a flash flood and a forester was getting it up the tail pipe! haha. woman driving but still.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    Thanks everyone for the input... GREATLY appreciated. Many ex-colleagues of mine are pretty pissed at how they handled this.

    I will apply for Unemployment in the morning, and I have an interview for a Home A/V company at noon. I'm sure everything will work out in the end. Sure would like to stick it to them for what they did, though!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2010
    I'm sorry to hear that, Dane. There's a lot of that going around lately though, unfortunately.

    I'm sure you'll get it all worked out soon though.:)

    At least you'll have some more free time to spend with your new Monitor 7 Series II's though!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2010
    I'm sure this is a not so possible solution. But with all your background and experience...you might want to consider starting up your 'own' business. Something like import/export. My sister-in-law is making a killing buying accessories here in China and selling in Chicago for example? Just a thought.

    Hang in there something will come up!

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2010
    Sorry to hear.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2010
    Sorry to hear Dane. Good luck on your search.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited June 2010
    mhmacw wrote: »
    thats funny youd say subaru... i came up on a flash flood and a forester was getting it up the tail pipe! haha. woman driving but still.

    What does this have to do with anything.:confused::confused:

    I mentioned Subaru as a place to look for a sales job. Any car driving through a flash flood is not going to work very well.

    Dane, good luck in your search my friend.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2010
    Sorry to hear it. Hope you find something quick.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited June 2010
    Very sorry to hear it man. I know how hard it is. I am in college now and can not find a good paying job myself.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2010
    Sorry to hear, GL with the interview.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    Well, looks like UI won't be necessary afterall.

    I already have a job offer, and two more interviews lined up for tomorrow.

    I really like the place I've been offered a position... just going to shop around to give me a better bargaining chip if I need to discuss compensation.
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited June 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    Gotcha pal, been down that road awhile back too. It does suck when these **** fight your claim for no friggin' good reason. I'll start the fire,grab the pitchforks,Grab cousin Eddy, and bring that **** over here.

    Now that's funny. :)

    Good luck Dane.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited June 2010
    Well that sucks that you have a job dane

    I was hoping you would have to sell all your audio equipment
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