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The whole system is a nightmare tbh. Even when you do everything right they find ways to delay your payments or question your eligibility. Just be prepared for a lot of bureaucratic BS and keep detailed records of everything you do.

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Don't let the negative comments scare you though! Yes the system has issues but millions of people get unemployment benefits successfully every year. The key is understanding the rules upfront and following them exactly. Good luck with everything!

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my friend filed unemployment and her old job didn't even contest it. i think most places just accept it unless they think you were fired for misconduct or something. the whole tax thing is calculated yearly anyway so its not like they get a bill the next day

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File your claim! That's what the system is for. Your employer has been paying UI taxes all along specifically to cover situations like this. If you were laid off legitimately, there shouldn't be any drama. NYS Department of Labor handles everything and your employer just responds to their inquiry if they want to contest it.

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Also think about it this way - if unemployment was literally zero, workers would have ALL the power in negotiations. Companies couldn't fire anyone because they'd never find replacements. That might sound good but it would make businesses super inefficient and unable to adapt to changes in the market.

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Good point! So unemployment benefits serve as a buffer that lets people take time to find jobs that actually match their skills instead of just grabbing the first thing available.

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honestly this whole conversation is making me feel better about being on unemployment right now lol. like maybe I'm serving some important economic function by being unemployed?? still need to figure out why my weekly claim got flagged for review though...

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The financial stress ripples into everything - relationships, health, self-esteem. I started having panic attacks about money which I'd never experienced before unemployment. Had to learn budgeting skills I never needed when I had steady income.

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yeah unemployment definitely changes you as a person, not gonna lie. been through it twice now and both times it took months after getting a new job to feel 'normal' again. the constant uncertainty and rejection does something to your brain chemistry i think

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The unemployment system is so messed up!! They expect you to stay in jobs where you're being mistreated just so you can qualify for benefits. It's ridiculous that people have to choose between their mental health and being able to pay bills.

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yeah my cousin quit her job and got unemployment but that was like 3 years ago so maybe things changed? not sure about the rules now

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The rules haven't changed much, but each case is evaluated individually. Your cousin probably had documented good cause for leaving or the employer didn't contest the claim.

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