Personal timeline

ShotTreacle9033's journey

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

  1. 2
    Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I recently filed for unemployment in Connecticut and have a vacation planned from October 31st to November 6th. I'm planning to certify for my benefits before I leave on the 6th, but I'm unsure about how to handle the certification for the week I'm away. I intend to skip that week since I'll be on vacation. I received some advice suggesting that unless I inform the unemployment agency about my travel, they won't know I'm away. However, I'm also concerned about accessing their portal from abroad, as it might get blocked due to being on a foreign IP address. I appreciate any insights on this!

    0 2

    Loading comments…

    Comments

  2. 1
    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently found myself navigating the complexities of job searching while managing my unemployment benefits. Currently, I'm receiving unemployment based on my part-time income, and I have a few interviews lined up. However, I've just learned that I need a medical procedure scheduled for mid-November, which will require me to take several days off over two non-consecutive weeks. To complicate matters further, I am also facing major surgery in February 2027 that will necessitate six weeks off work. I'm unsure about how to approach this topic during my interviews and whether I should stop my unemployment benefits now. I want to be transparent with potential employers, but I also don't want to jeopardize my chances of securing a job. It's a tough balancing act, and I'm trying to figure out the best course of action.

    0 2

    Loading comments…

    Comments