Chili in a Can

[ikyrian]

So the pathetic-ness that I felt when I ate a can of beanless chili for lunch was immediately super ceded by how delicious it actually was. Hmmm...spicy Hormel beanless chili...

Well, I registered for unemployment today through the VEC. While I highly doubt that I won't get unemployment benefits (as the only way to not receive benefits is either a) don't do what the VEC demands, b) lie on your application, or c) gross misconduct as reason for your discharge). I have to admit, that even though I know it wasn't my abilities, or because of something that I wasn't doing, or anything like that, I still feel like a giant failure for having to subsist on unemployment even for a little while. But that's just pride talking. Especially since the medical bills for me (and now the ferrets) are going to be racking up this next month.

Also, I did not know how much work it took to remain on unemployment benefits! You have to reapply every week to receive the benefits (after determination is made) and you must show proof that you have been actively searching for a new job. I was also told to register for Job Services! And you have to personally contact two employers every week and record the results of said contacts! And you must keep those records for a year! In case they ever decide to audit you! A normal person, desperately searching for a job should be contacting at least five times that many! In a day! And you have to keep a record of them! For a year! ARGH.

My own sheer laziness will get me a new job because that's just way too much work to remain on unemployment. How do people cheat the system? (No, don't answer, I do actually know how, it wouldn't be that hard. But, still. They can't find a job/keep a job, why exactly?)

Comments

[esthompson.livejournal.com]

It's not a big deal...here's the thing, you don't have to apply for any jobs that actually suit you. You *could* apply for an auto mechanic position, or a position that requires a commercial driver's license, or basically anything that you're not qualified for, and that fulfills your duty. Just fax your resume to two places you find in the classifieds once a week, and keep a list of the places you've contacted.

And I swear that a lot of your guilt will go away the second you get your first paycheck. :)

[merrily06.livejournal.com]

Wow. Just read your earlier entry. *big hug* That really sucks. I don't have a lot of advice to offer, sorry. =/ Except, if I were you, I'd go to a lot of interviews, even for jobs you're not necessarily considering, just so you can get an idea of what questions they ask and how you should answer. The only way to get comfortable in situations like that is to do it a lot.

And if you need Karlene and me to help you look around here, just let us know!

[ikyrian.livejournal.com]

I've come to terms with it. Now I just need to get off my lazy bum and start looking for a job. Erm. Yeah. 9_9 I hate this process.

I am still considering moving to the VA Beach area, so if you see/hear of anything for HR Generalist or something, please let me know. Craigslist isn't helping much.