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Have you considered remote work? I was in a similar situation last year (no degree, UC running out). I found an entry-level customer service job that's fully remote with a healthcare company. Pay isn't amazing but it's steady and has growth potential. Sites like FlexJobs and Remote.co have legitimate listings that often don't require degrees, just decent computer skills. Worth checking out!
I actually haven't looked much into remote work - that's a good suggestion! Did you have to pay for access to those job sites? And did you need any special equipment for your remote job?
FlexJobs does have a membership fee (I think around $15/month) but Remote.co is free. I just needed a reliable computer and internet connection. My company actually sent me a headset for phone calls. Some remote customer service jobs even provide equipment!
One thing to note - if you do find employment but it's part-time or lower-paying than your previous job, you might qualify for Partial UC benefits. Many people don't realize you can still receive some UC while working part-time, as long as you report your earnings accurately. This could help bridge the gap while you continue looking for something better.
That's really helpful to know. I might have to take something part-time soon just to have some income. Do you know what the income threshold is before UC benefits completely cut off?
The formula is a bit complicated, but generally, you can earn up to 30% of your weekly benefit rate without reduction. After that, they reduce your benefit dollar-for-dollar. So if your weekly benefit is $300, you could earn up to $90 without losing any benefits, then your benefit reduces based on additional earnings.
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Quick update on my situation from last month - after I got through to the agent and they manually processed my certification, the payment still posted within the normal timeframe (2 business days for me). So if you can actually reach someone, they can definitely help solve this without making you wait until 8/27.
That's encouraging! I'll definitely be trying all day tomorrow to get through. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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my friend just got layed off 2 she said wen u do that 1st week just tell them how much u made at ur job those days and answer yes to everything about being able to work. they just wanna make sure ur not tryin to double dip. the system is confusing tho i feel u
UPDATE: I found the direct deposit section! It was under Payment Information > Update Payment Method > Direct Deposit. You have to click through several screens to find it. My bank info was there but it wasn't "verified" yet. I had to re-enter it and complete an additional verification step. As for my first week, I'm going to report my earnings and answer yes to being able and available to work since that's what everyone is recommending. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Glad you got it figured out! Just remember for future reference that PA unemployment runs Sunday-Saturday, so anytime you're claiming a week where you worked part of it, you'll need to report those earnings. It can be confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it.
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After reading through this thread, I'd suggest you: 1. Try calling at 7:59am as suggested (this does work better) 2. Consider the Claimyr service if you continue having trouble getting through 3. Gather your evidence about the rule violation situation (especially those text messages) 4. Prepare a clear timeline of both job separations 5. Be ready to explain why you shouldn't be disqualified for either separation Remember that once you do get through to someone, they can often resolve multiple issues in one call. Ask them to review ALL open issues on your claim. Good luck!
Thank you! I'm going to try the early morning calls for a few days, and if that doesn't work, I'll try Claimyr. I'll update here if I make any progress. Really appreciate everyone's help.
UPDATE: I finally got through! Used the Claimyr service after three more days of failed calling attempts. The examiner was able to see all my issues and said my first separation (the early termination during notice period) was actually approved weeks ago but the system hadn't processed it correctly. For the second job, they're sending me a questionnaire about the rule violation situation. They also scheduled a phone interview for next week. The representative said once that's done, I should start receiving payments for the eligible weeks. Such a relief to at least know what's happening now!
That's awesome!!! So glad you got some answers! Fingers crossed the interview goes well and you get your money soon!!
Jamal Edwards
THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! I've been dealing with this EXACT issue for THREE WEEKS NOW!!! Called 37 times (yes I counted) and either get a busy signal or the automated message saying they're too busy. Left 5 messages in their callback system and NOTHING! They have ONE JOB! How hard is it to get tax forms out on time?? And then when you go to the "self-service" options online NOTHING WORKS PROPERLY! I'm filing a complaint with my state representative because this is UNACCEPTABLE!!
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Ethan Campbell
•I feel your frustration 100%. Three weeks is insane! Let me know if filing the complaint gets you anywhere, I might do the same.
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Carmen Sanchez
Update for everyone: I just spoke with someone at PA UC (finally got through this morning), and they mentioned there was a system-wide issue with 1099-G forms for people who received benefits crossing over from December 2023 to January 2024. They're aware of the problem and working on getting all the missing forms generated by next week. If you need your form urgently for tax filing, they recommended speaking directly with an agent who can manually generate the form for you.
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Ethan Campbell
•Thank you so much for this update! That explains a lot. I did receive benefits that crossed from December into January. I'm going to try calling again tomorrow morning, and if that doesn't work, I might try that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. Really appreciate you sharing this info!
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Jamal Edwards
•Wish they would have TOLD us about this system issue instead of making us waste hours calling!!! But thank you for the info.
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