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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST VETERANS! Employers get tax credits for hiring us but they still won't do it. Meanwhile NYS Department of Labor makes us jump through hoops with job searches for positions that don't even exist. It's like they want us to fail so they can cut us off benefits.
I feel your frustration but there are employers who do value veteran experience. The challenge is finding them and presenting your skills in civilian terms.
Same boat here. What's really frustrating is when you explain your military background and they just stare at you blankly. Like being a logistics coordinator in the Army doesn't translate to supply chain management somehow??
That's exactly the translation problem. Consider revising your resume to use civilian terminology - 'logistics coordinator' instead of your military job title, 'managed supply operations for 200+ personnel' instead of unit-specific language. Many veterans find success once they bridge that communication gap.
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The whole system is ridiculous anyway. They expect you to apply for jobs that don't exist just to check a box. My area has barely any openings in my field but I still have to waste time applying to random stuff I'll never get hired for.
I feel you on this! It's so frustrating to apply for jobs you know you won't get just to meet the requirement.
Just to add - the 3 work search activities can include more than just job applications. You can count things like attending job fairs, networking events, skills training, or even creating/updating professional profiles. NYS Department of Labor accepts various types of work search activities as long as they're genuine efforts to find employment.
Oh that's good to know! I've been only counting actual applications but I did update my LinkedIn last week.
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UGH this is so typical of NYS Department of Labor!! They make you jump through all these hoops just to get your own money. I bet they're hoping you'll just give up and stop claiming. The system is designed to frustrate people into quitting.
I mean, they do have to verify earnings to prevent fraud, but yeah the communication could be way better.
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Just to add some detail - the benefit pay date appears after your weekly claim is fully processed and approved. It's NYS Department of Labor's internal processing date. For direct deposit, most people see funds 1-2 business days later. For the debit card option, it can be 2-3 business days. The exact timing can vary depending on your bank's processing schedule and whether there are any holidays.
Does the pay date ever change once it's posted? Mine showed Friday but now it's showing Monday and I'm confused.
That can happen if there was an issue with your claim that needed review. Sometimes they'll update the pay date if they had to do additional verification. As long as your claim status still shows approved, the Monday date should be accurate.
I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and their payment timing is so inconsistent! Sometimes I get paid the day after the pay date, sometimes it takes three days. The whole system is a mess honestly.
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Atticus Domingo
The whole system is SO confusing and they make it impossible to get through to anyone to ask questions! I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my own claim status and just get busy signals or hung up on. How is anyone supposed to understand these rules when you can't even talk to a human being???
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Atticus Domingo
•Is that legit? I'm desperate at this point but don't want to get scammed.
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Beth Ford
•Yeah it's real, they just help you get through the phone queue. Much better than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected.
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Alice Pierce
also if you get denied you can appeal but theres like a super short deadline to do it, i think its only 30 days from when they send the determination
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