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Armitage112's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    Today, I found myself grappling with some frustrating questions about my Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. I've been paying into this system for over 40 years, and now that I need to apply for benefits, I can't seem to find any trace of that money in my account. It's confusing because I thought my contributions would somehow be reflected when I needed help. Additionally, I had an incident last time I was on unemployment where I accidentally received benefits for a few weeks after starting a new job. When I reported it, I was told I had to pay that money back. It feels unfair since I contributed to the system all these years. I'm just trying to understand how this works and why I have to pay back money that I thought was mine. I'm hoping to get some clarity on this situation.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I was part of a significant layoff in 2023 from my full-time job, and since then, I've been freelancing, which wasn't my first choice. My goal is to secure another full-time position. I've been getting hired during busy seasons, and my clients often compliment my work and express appreciation for my contributions. However, when full-time roles open up at these companies, I never seem to be selected. I've also noticed that some of my previous employers have active listings for my old position, but when I apply, I either hear nothing back or receive rejections. It's incredibly frustrating. I wish I could understand what I'm doing wrong. Why do they praise my work but then choose not to rehire me? I feel like I deserve some feedback on where I might be lacking, but it seems like companies are unwilling to provide that information, possibly due to legal concerns. It's disheartening to think that my past experiences might be holding me back, and I just want to know how to improve my chances.

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