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Been there friend. What really helped me was treating job searching like a full time job itself. Set schedule, track everything (helps with your weekly NYS Department of Labor reporting anyway), take breaks so you don't burn out. Also don't neglect your mental health during this time - unemployment can really mess with your head even when you're getting benefits.
You're right about the mental health aspect. Some days I feel completely worthless even though I know it's not really my fault.
The system is rigged anyway. I've been jumping through hoops for NYS Department of Labor for months, doing their stupid job search requirements, and still nothing. Companies ghost you after interviews, the whole thing is a joke. At least the unemployment benefits keep coming but it's not enough to live on.
I understand the frustration but staying positive and persistent is important. The job market is challenging but people do find work eventually.
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I had trouble getting through to the NYS Department of Labor phone lines when I needed to check on my claim status after filing. If you run into issues reaching them, I found this service called Claimyr that helped me get connected to an actual agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me hours of busy signals and dropped calls.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already strapped for cash obviously
It was worth it for me to avoid the phone nightmare, but honestly most people can get through eventually if they keep trying different times of day. Early morning usually works better.
Restaurant industry has been brutal lately. Make sure when you file that you mention the permanent closure - that should help your claim get processed faster since there's no question about the reason for separation. Also start your job search activities right away because NYS has work search requirements you'll need to meet each week.
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The whole system is rigged anyway. They'll find any excuse to cut benefits whether it's interest rates, budget shortfalls, or whatever. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for years and they always have some new hoop to jump through.
I think what your friend might have been talking about is how Federal Reserve policy affects employment generally. When they raise rates to cool down inflation, it can lead to job losses as companies cut costs. But like everyone said, once you're approved for UI, your benefits are protected.
That makes more sense! I was probably overthinking it. As long as I keep filing my weekly claims and doing my job search activities I should be fine.
Amara Nnamani
The whole system is set up to screw over workers. Employers pay these tiny amounts compared to what we actually need to live on, then they fight our claims to keep their rates low. Meanwhile we're struggling to survive on $385 a week in this economy. The NYS Department of Labor should be on our side but they make it impossible to even talk to someone!
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•I get the frustration but the employer taxes do add up. For a company with 50 employees making $50k each, they could be paying $100k+ per year in unemployment taxes depending on their experience rating.
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Jamal Wilson
thanks for explaining this, I always wondered why my last boss seemed so stressed when people got laid off
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