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same boat here. been unemployed 4 months and yeah it affects everything. my credit score dropped, had to move back with my parents, lost my health insurance through work. the domino effect is crazy
For anyone dealing with these multiple impacts of unemployment, remember that most of these problems are temporary if you stay focused on your job search and maintain your NYS Department of Labor benefits properly. Consider looking into community resources for mental health support, food assistance, and utility help if needed. The key is addressing both the immediate financial needs and the emotional/psychological effects simultaneously.
Before you quit make sure you have EVERYTHING documented. Screenshots of your schedule showing the hour cuts, printed emails of your HR complaints, maybe even record the inappropriate comments if you can do it legally. NYS Department of Labor will want proof that you didn't just quit because you felt like it. Also file your claim immediately after quitting - don't wait or you might lose benefits for those weeks.
ugh the system is so messed up... why should you have to PROVE you deserve help when you're already in a bad situation?? like if someone quits theres probably a good reason
I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my application. The phone lines are always busy and I kept getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier when I could actually talk to someone about my specific situation.
Wait so they can just deny you even if you were laid off?? I thought unemployment was guaranteed if you lost your job. This is making me nervous about my own situation - I was let go last month and still waiting to hear back on my claim.
Talia Klein
If you're having trouble getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to an actual agent instead of waiting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I needed to ask about adjudication delays.
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Maxwell St. Laurent
•Never heard of that service before. Does it actually work or is it just another scam?
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Talia Klein
•It's legit - they don't ask for any personal info, just help you navigate the phone system. Saved me hours of calling and getting disconnected.
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PaulineW
Same boat here! Filed on January 10th and still waiting. At least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this processing time.
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