Have you ever applied for unemployment benefits
By venshida
@venshida (4836)
United States
June 26, 2009 4:49pm CST
Well, I was laid off recently, and I applied for unemployment. It is now three weeks, and still no check. They said it can take up to 21 business days. It's really frustrating. I know there are a lot of people on unemployment so I guess I should understand.I applied for several jobs, and three seems interested so we will see what happens. Have you had to apply for unemployment? How was the wait? How long did you receive unemployment?
2 responses
@melon007 (32)
• United States
1 Jul 09
I live in Colorado and yes I had to file for unemployment last year when I got laid off. It took six weeks to get my first check. To be honest, I had just started my new job when I received my first check. It can take longer than that though. Just try to be patient, I know it is hard when you do not have any other income coming in.
@angelsmummy (1696)
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26 Jun 09
I am in England and if we have to wait for unemployment benefits we can vet an advance as many times as we like until we get the momney. For things like food, shelter and so on to keep us going. It would be the money that we would get backdated anyway so instead of one lump sum we get what we would be getting whilst they are dealing with the claim. See if they do that where you are. Especially if you are desperate!! Good luck
