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When I had this issue I called the PA UC hotline 78 TIMES before getting through!!! The system is such a joke!!! But once I finally talked to someone they fixed my issue in like 5 minutes.
UPDATE: Just wanted to share that completing the IDme verification fixed my issue! Three days after verifying, all my pending weeks were paid at once to my direct deposit (not the card). Thanks everyone for your help - especially the tip about checking my spam folder! For anyone else stuck in limbo, definitely check if you missed an identity verification request.
Excellent! Glad you got it resolved. This is exactly why it's so important to check spam folders regularly when dealing with PA UC. For future reference, the direct deposit usually takes precedence over the card if you've set it up correctly. The system still sends everyone a card as a backup payment method.
DeShawn Washington
im confused why ur focusing on the termination so much. just say u were laid off due to budget cuts. thats what i always say and nobody questions it. unemployment is unemployment whether u were fired or laid off, the benefits are the same either way
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Ahooker-Equator
•This is factually incorrect. In Pennsylvania, if you're laid off due to budget cuts, that's considered a lack of work situation and you qualify for UC benefits without issues. If you're fired for cause (like a mistake that costs the company money), you might be initially denied benefits and have to appeal. Also, lying in interviews is grounds for termination if discovered later. Background checks often reveal termination reasons.
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Sienna Gomez
Update: I had an interview yesterday and tried the advice about framing it as a learning experience. It went SO much better! Instead of getting stuck defending myself, I talked about the mistake briefly, then spent more time explaining the triple-check system I developed afterward. The interviewer actually seemed impressed and we moved on to talk about my qualifications instead of dwelling on the termination. I have a second interview scheduled for next week! Thank you all for the helpful advice - it really made a difference in how I approached this.
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Kirsuktow DarkBlade
•That's fantastic news! Good luck with the second interview. Remember to maintain that same confident, growth-minded approach. They're clearly seeing your value beyond that single incident.
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Anderson Prospero
•YESSS!!! So happy for you!! Keep us updated on how the second interview goes!!
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