So I was honest, the unemployment form said "did you start any school or training?". I checked yes, don't ever do that with out consulting a professional. The EDD in their infinite wisdom have not sent me my check and called me for a phone interview so they can determine if my going to school will affect my ability to to look for and obtain employment. I spoke with the lady she was very nice BUT she asked a bunch of questions ranging from when I go to school, how many classes I was taking, how much money I have spent, am I looking for work, how can I work and go to school at the same time and then "the big one" would you drop your classes if you were offered full time employment. Patiently I explained that it is an online course, I don't have set time to finish as long as I finish this semester in a year, I do it on my own time which is the whole reason I am doing this course instead of going to Mt. Sac, blah, blah, blah..... "OK Miss Fisher we will let you know in 7-10 business days if you are still eligible for employment benefits". I am not very happy.
I want a job. I want a full time job with benefits. I want to work, I look for work, I would accept work if offered and dang it I have worked since I was 16. Shouldn't I get a little respect here? Shouldn't I get the benefit of the doubt and they talk to me before they stop my check? By the time they make their decision I will not have received a check for a month. Now, I am thankful for the little bit of money I get from unemployment but it is nothing compared to what I was getting when I was employed. Of course I want to work I can't live off of unemployment forever, we are barely making it right now.
I am so frustrated. I have sent my resume out all over the place, most people don't even send anything back. Its posted on Monster, Cal Jobs, Hot Jobs, Indeed and Career Builder plus I am now the member of all of these employment sites and more. I call people in the phone book and try to use my connections for anything. NOTHING. So I am going to school and also applying for entry level jobs in that field, hoping. The only thing I have got is the offer of a part time, temporary job that I can't start until January and will last until March.
Being unemployed stinks, I miss the purpose of waking up in the morning and the fulfilment of getting a check for a job well done. I am a hard worker and although I have enjoyed staying with the kids this summer I am jealous because they started school and now have a purpose to their day.
OK, I guess I am done. My apologies to anyone who reads this but you gotta vent somewhere and its better than on Todd or the girls. You don't have to read it ( a little late now I guess if you read this part you must of read the whole thing). I hope everything is well with everyone, love you all.
CF
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Worthless Worry
I was young, and now I am old, but I have never seen good people left helpless or their children begging for food. PSALM 37:25
We worry. We worry about the IRS and the SAt and the FBI...We worry that we won't have enough money, and when we have money we worry that we won't manage it well. We worry that the world will end before the parking meter expires. We worry what the dog thinks if he sees us step out of the shower. We worry that someday we'll learn that fat-free yogurt was fattening.
Honestly, now. Did God save you so you would fret? Would he teach you to walk just to watch you fall? Would he be nailed to the cross for your sins and then disregard your prayers? Come on. Is Scripture teasing us when it reads, "He has put his angeles in charge of you to watch over you wherever you go"? (Ps. 91:11)
I don't think so either.
From GRACE FOR THE MOMEHT by Max Lucado.......Love MOM
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