I was laid off from my salaried position on June 1st and just got approved for unemployment benefits this week. I've been actively applying to 10-20 jobs each week, but unfortunately, I haven't landed any interviews yet. I'm considering picking up some gig work, thinking it might be easier to secure than full-time roles. However, I'm worried about how this might affect my unemployment benefits in Colorado. My claim is valid until June 1st, 2027, and I have six months of potential unemployment pay available over the next year. I'm trying to figure out if taking a two-month gig would mean I stop receiving benefits during that time but could resume them once the gig is over, assuming I don't find another job. I also want to know if I should still be submitting my weekly job searches during the gig, even if I'm not eligible for payments. I’ve heard that in Colorado, you can earn up to 50% of your weekly benefit amount without it affecting your unemployment payments, which gives me some hope. I just want to make sure I understand the rules correctly before I make any decisions. The job market feels really stagnant right now, and I’m anxious about how to proceed.