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This thread is so reassuring! I'm actually in this exact situation right now - just got hired last week and have my career advisor meeting tomorrow. Was totally going to skip it thinking "why waste time when I already have a job?" but after reading everyone's experiences here, I'm 100% attending. The pattern couldn't be clearer - everyone who went had a quick, positive experience (like 15-20 minutes) and got their case properly closed, while people who skipped ended up dealing with appeals, overpayment notices, and months of headaches. That's such an obvious choice when you put it that way! Plus sounds like these advisors are actually happy to hear success stories, which makes me way less anxious about going. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - this is exactly the kind of practical advice that makes these communities so valuable. Sometimes doing the "unnecessary" thing is totally worth it for peace of mind! 🙏
This whole thread has been a game changer for me too! I'm in the exact same situation - new job started Monday and meeting scheduled for this Friday. Was definitely planning to skip it but seeing everyone's consistent experiences has me convinced. It's wild how every person who attended had the same positive outcome - quick meeting, happy advisor, case closed properly. Meanwhile the people who didn't show up dealt with appeals and overpayment drama for months. That's such an easy choice! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their actual experiences instead of just guessing. Good luck with your meeting tomorrow! 🍀
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in the exact same situation - just started a new job this week and have my career advisor meeting scheduled for next Friday. I was honestly planning to skip it since I figured it was pointless now that I'm working, but after reading everyone's experiences I'm definitely going to attend. The consistency is amazing - literally everyone who went had a positive 15-20 minute experience where they properly closed their case, while people who skipped ended up with appeals, overpayment issues, and months of stress. That's such an obvious choice when you think about it that way! What really helped me was seeing how the advisors are actually happy to hear success stories. I was worried it would be awkward showing up employed, but it sounds like they're used to this situation and genuinely enjoy hearing when people find work. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences instead of just guessing - this is exactly the kind of practical advice that makes these communities so valuable. Sometimes spending 20 minutes to do things the "right way" is totally worth avoiding potential headaches down the road. Congrats to OP and everyone else who found work! 🎉
This thread has been such a blessing! I'm literally in the same exact boat - just got hired this week and have been stressing about my meeting next Tuesday. Reading everyone's consistent positive experiences when they actually attended vs the nightmare stories from people who skipped has made my decision so much easier. 15-20 minutes to properly close everything out and avoid potential months of appeals? Absolute no-brainer! Plus knowing the advisors are actually excited to hear good news makes me way less anxious about it. Thanks for such a thorough breakdown of why attending is the right move - this community is amazing! 🙌
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One thing to watch out for - make sure your seasonal employer reports your wages correctly to NYS Department of Labor. I had issues because my summer job didn't report all my hours properly and it affected my benefit calculation. Double check your wage history online after you file your claim.
Also keep in mind that as a seasonal worker, you might be eligible for benefits even if you don't have a full year of work history. NYS Department of Labor looks at your "base period" which is typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you file. Since ski resorts usually operate winter to spring, make sure you include any other work you did during the off-season last year when calculating your eligibility. Even part-time or temporary work can help establish your claim.
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Ugh the whole interstate thing is such a mess. I've been trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my situation and either get busy signals or get transferred around endlessly. Have you had any luck actually talking to a real person there?
I was having the same problem until someone recommended Claimyr (claimyr.com). They actually get you connected to NYS Department of Labor agents without waiting hours on hold. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration when I needed to resolve my adjudication issue.
Just make sure Florida actually participates in the interstate program. Most states do but there can be weird exceptions or temporary suspensions.
Good point! @Paolo Ricci do you know where I can verify that Florida participates? I want to double-check before we finalize our moving plans.
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This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with a similar issue right now where the system keeps asking about self-employment even though I worked at a hardware store that closed down. Reading everyone's experiences has been really reassuring - it sounds like this is a super common problem that gets resolved once you talk to an actual agent. I'm definitely going to try the 7:30 AM calling strategy that everyone mentioned. Maya, I hope you were able to get through and get this sorted out! For anyone else dealing with this, it seems like the main takeaway is to answer honestly about your last job and be patient with the process, even though it's stressful when you need the money.
I'm going through this exact same thing right now Henry! It's so stressful when you're already dealing with job loss and then the system throws these confusing questions at you. I've been reading through all the advice here and it's really helpful to see that so many people have successfully resolved this issue. The 7:30 AM calling strategy seems to be the real key - I'm definitely going to try that tomorrow morning. It's encouraging to know that hardware store workers are dealing with this too, so it really does seem like a widespread system issue rather than something specific to certain industries. Thanks for sharing your experience and good luck getting through to an agent!
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! The system has been asking me about self-employment for my last job at a coffee shop, and like you, I definitely wasn't self-employed there. Reading through everyone's responses has been incredibly helpful - it sounds like this happens all the time when there are reporting discrepancies or if you've had any gig work in your history. I did some Uber driving back in 2022, so that's probably what's flagging my account too. I'm planning to call at 7:30 AM tomorrow using the number Kaiya provided. It's so reassuring to see that people are getting this resolved quickly once they reach an actual agent. Maya, I hope you were able to get through and get everything sorted out! The advice about answering truthfully about your restaurant job and having your old DoorDash tax docs ready makes total sense. Thanks for starting this thread - it's been a lifesaver for those of us dealing with the same confusing system!
I'm dealing with this too Mia! It's such a relief to find this thread because I was starting to think I was the only one having this problem. I worked at a retail store that laid people off in January, and the system keeps asking me about self-employment even though I was definitely a regular employee. I also did some TaskRabbit work a couple years ago, so that's probably what's causing the confusion in my case. Reading everyone's experiences here has really calmed my nerves - it sounds like this is just a glitch in the system that gets sorted out once you talk to a real person. I'm also planning to call at 7:30 AM tomorrow. Good luck to both of us! Thanks Maya for posting this question - you've helped so many people who are going through the same thing!
Noah Ali
Just be careful because some severance agreements DO include salary continuation which would count as earned income. Read your severance paperwork carefully to make sure it's truly a lump sum dismissal payment.
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Aiden Rodríguez
•Good point - mine was definitely a one-time payment, not salary continuation. Thanks for mentioning that distinction!
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
I went through this exact situation a few months ago. Emma is right - lump sum severance is typically not considered earned income for unemployment purposes in NY. The key thing is that it's a one-time payment for job loss, not wages for work performed. I'd still recommend keeping all your severance paperwork just in case NYSDOL ever asks for documentation, but you shouldn't need to report it on your weekly claims. Just make sure you're still actively looking for work and reporting any actual earnings from new employment!
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Oliver Becker
•This is really helpful! I've been stressed about this for weeks. Did you have any issues with your claim because of the severance, or did everything go smoothly once you didn't report it? I'm just paranoid about getting flagged or having to pay anything back later.
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