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tsubasanobaai's journey

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

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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    Today, I received a job offer for a part-time position that I interviewed for multiple times over the past two weeks. I’ve been actively job searching for four months and have applied to over 100 positions, so I was ready to accept this offer despite it being part-time. I’m currently on unemployment with about $9000 left in benefits, and accepting this job would allow me to receive partial payments, which could sustain me until May when my benefits run out. However, I also have an interview scheduled tomorrow for a management position at a local grooming salon, which I’m very interested in. I’m torn about whether to accept the part-time job today, ask for more time to make my decision, or inform them about my upcoming interview. I’m concerned that if I ask for time, they might rescind their offer, especially since they’ve already made significant efforts to accommodate me. I’m leaning towards accepting the part-time job and continuing to interview for the other position, but I’m anxious about the uncertainty of it all. I just want to make the best decision for my situation.

    Job title: part-time position

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I've been on the job hunt for about four months now, applying to numerous positions without much luck. Recently, I started discussions with a potential employer who has yet to make a formal offer because I'm asking for more than they initially proposed. They mentioned they are 'crunching the numbers,' which has me a bit worried about their ability to provide consistent hours in the future. The main concern I have is that if I accept this job, the pay would be lower than my current unemployment benefits. I've learned that I might be eligible for partial unemployment benefits if I take a job that pays less than what I'm receiving now. Currently, I'm getting $738 a week from unemployment, while this job would pay around $690 gross a week, potentially even less if hours are limited. I'm trying to figure out how the transition from full unemployment benefits to partial benefits works. Specifically, would I receive the difference between my unemployment and the job's pay? And what steps do I need to take to make this transition smoothly? On the bright side, the position seems to offer a lot of growth opportunities, so I'm hopeful that this could be a stepping stone rather than a setback. I just need to make sure I can manage my finances in the meantime.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently found myself in a bit of a dilemma regarding a job offer. I was looking at a position in Oregon that advertised a pay range of $17 to $24 an hour, depending on experience. Given my qualifications, I felt confident that I could negotiate for a higher rate, ideally around $22 an hour, which is the minimum I need to cover my bills and survive. My boyfriend advised against applying, but I thought it was worth a shot to see how the process unfolded. However, I started to worry about the implications of potentially denying a job offer if it came in below my expectations. I’m currently receiving unemployment benefits, and I’m concerned about how turning down a job offer might affect my eligibility. I’ve heard mixed opinions on this, especially regarding audits and the rules surrounding unemployment. It seems like a tricky situation where I need to balance my financial needs with the requirements of the unemployment program. I’m still trying to figure out the best course of action.

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