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Don't feel guilty but also don't get complacent. The job market changes fast and you want to find something before your benefits run out. I enjoyed my time off too but looking back I wish I had been more aggressive about networking during those first few weeks when I was feeling good about everything.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask specific questions about your situation, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually reach an agent by phone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get anyone on the phone until I tried this. Really helped me get clarity on my job search requirements.
Interesting, I might need to check that out if I run into issues. The NYS Department of Labor phone system is definitely frustrating to navigate.
I was in a similar situation last year when I was transitioning from teaching to corporate training. NYS Department of Labor was fine with me focusing on training and development roles for the first few months, but I did have to show I was networking and applying consistently. The important thing is demonstrating active job search efforts, not just waiting for the perfect opportunity to appear.
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Same boat here! Got canned for calling out with the flu even though I had a doctor's note. Filed my claim yesterday and now just waiting to see what happens. This whole system is ridiculous.
Did you mention the doctor's note in your application? I'm trying to figure out the best way to word everything.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is SO slow right now. I've been waiting 3 weeks for my claim to get approved and every time I call I just get hung up on after being on hold forever. This is ridiculous when people need money to survive!
Dallas Villalobos
The whole system is so confusing! I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for two weeks to ask the same question but can never get through. The phone lines are always busy and when I do get on hold, they disconnect me after an hour. How is anyone supposed to figure this out?
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Beatrice Marshall
•I had the same problem with their phone system being impossible to reach. I actually found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to unemployment agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Basically they handle the calling and waiting for you, then conference you in when they reach an agent. Used it last month to sort out an adjudication issue and got through in about 30 minutes instead of wasting whole days calling myself.
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Dallas Villalobos
•That sounds too good to be true but I'm desperate at this point. Will check it out, thanks!
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Reina Salazar
Just to add - make sure you file your weekly claim by the deadline each week or you'll miss that week's payment entirely. I think the cutoff is usually Tuesday night but double check on the site. Also don't file too early in the week or it might not process correctly.
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Gemma Andrews
•Good to know about the deadline! I'll set a reminder to file every Sunday.
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