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JDean3204

JDean3204

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Alright JC'ers, serious question here. Long story short, I lost my job last week (for reasons beyond my control) and have a class date in October. However the time between my last paycheck at the previous job and my first paycheck at the new one is roughly 7 weeks. I have filed UI, and received a package stating I need to take a worksource test and talk to a job counselor and all that jazz. Now here is the question, should I continue with that and play the game in order to receive the benefits? I truly only need to fill the gap in pay since my last job did not provide sufficient enough wages to offset my bills for the next two months on top of trying to feed myself and prepare for ground, which has some associated costs. Or should I disclose that I already have a job offer and am just waiting for my training date. I feel if I do the latter they will turn down my UI since I have an offer. I really am not trying to work the system here, just would like a little bit of help to make ends meet since I was not expecting to lose my last job the way I did. Also, the state asks multiple questions about job offers out of state as UI is a state benefit. My next airline is HQ'd in another state, will that affect anything?? My previous job was in state as it's HQ was in PDX.

I have already exercised other options, such as moving the class date forward. The problem was the CTP course is a requirement, and they were not able to get me into a closer CTP date due to the class being full. I also tried to find some quick pilot jobs in the area, that was a NoGo as most companies require a training period which would run close to the time I plan on leaving for CTP. Even just a "Home Depot" job is a two week process, so I am stuck with trying to ask the government for some help, which I absolutely hate doing.
 
Well, UI usually only runs a percentage of your average income over a given period of history, so based on your career choice I'd guess you're probably eligible for the minimum!

The good news is you're already off to something better. You're going to really enjoy SkyWest. I'd say find something you'd like doing for a bit. Bartending, for example, is a blast and has gotten me through some tight financial times.

The state of residence, at the time you apply, will determine the benefit, based on their formula. It has nothing to do with the HQ of your future employer, generally. As far as I know, take my advice for the amount you paid, your status as being laid off qualifies you for benefits regardless of your impending employment, and in fact your situation is exactly what UI was designed for.

Anyway, you'll probably make more driving for Lyft....but who wants to do that?
 
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Well, UI usually only runs a percentage of your average income over a given period of history, so based on your career choice I'd guess you're probably eligible for the minimum!

The good news is you're already off to something better. You're going to really enjoy SkyWest. I'd say find something you'd like doing for a bit. Bartending, for example, is a blast and has gotten me through some tight financial times.

The state of residence, at the time you apply, will determine the benefit, based on their formula. It has nothing to do with the HQ of your future employer, generally. As far as I know, take my advice for the amount you paid, your status as being laid off qualifies you for benefits regardless of your impending employment, and in fact your situation is exactly what UI was designed for.

Anyway, you'll probably make more driving for Lyft....but who wants to do that?
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I looked into both lyft and Uber. Apparently my old beat up 1998 Ford F150 with almost 200K on the meter does not meet the standards lol

Even bartending is tough, bars here in PDX are hard to work into and most gave me the "you're kidding, right?" look when I went job hunting last week. On top of that an OLCC liquor license can take up to 10 days to receive after you pay the money to take the test...
 
I collected UI for 6 months between the military and FAA. I also already had the job offer in hand and had to attend this same course. Just bring the offer letter with you and make sure it shows the starting date of employment. You'll still have the go through the hoops to collect but it's worth it. They were giving me almost $600 a week which was a pay cut but since I knew I had the job already it funded a nice 6 month summer vacation.
 
JDean3204 said:
Alright JC'ers, serious question here. Long story short, I lost my job last week (for reasons beyond my control) and have a class date in October. However the time between my last paycheck at the previous job and my first paycheck at the new one is roughly 7 weeks. I have filed UI, and received a package stating I need to take a worksource test and talk to a job counselor and all that jazz. Now here is the question, should I continue with that and play the game in order to receive the benefits? I truly only need to fill the gap in pay since my last job did not provide sufficient enough wages to offset my bills for the next two months on top of trying to feed myself and prepare for ground, which has some associated costs. Or should I disclose that I already have a job offer and am just waiting for my training date. I feel if I do the latter they will turn down my UI since I have an offer. I really am not trying to work the system here, just would like a little bit of help to make ends meet since I was not expecting to lose my last job the way I did. Also, the state asks multiple questions about job offers out of state as UI is a state benefit. My next airline is HQ'd in another state, will that affect anything?? My previous job was in state as it's HQ was in PDX.

I have already exercised other options, such as moving the class date forward. The problem was the CTP course is a requirement, and they were not able to get me into a closer CTP date due to the class being full. I also tried to find some quick pilot jobs in the area, that was a NoGo as most companies require a training period which would run close to the time I plan on leaving for CTP. Even just a "Home Depot" job is a two week process, so I am stuck with trying to ask the government for some help, which I absolutely hate doing.
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Sorry about seaport bud, I hope you land on your feet at SkyWest. As cazaderos said this is what UI is for. Always be honest!
 
jweldon said:
Sorry about seaport bud, I hope you land on your feet at SkyWest. As cazaderos said this is what UI is for. Always be honest!
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It happens, luckily I was on my way out the door anyway just a month too late lol. I will just show up to the work source office with my job offer in hand and see what happens then.
 
I received Oregon unemployment about 4 years ago after getting laid off a pipeline project. Did it all online. Very easy, didn't have to meet with anyone or anything. Not sure if they've changed it or not.
 
Not sure what the particular rules are for your state. I have known several people that work seasonal jobs and are able to collect even though they have a job offer for the following year. Don't feel bad about collecting unemployment. Its there specifically for people like you. Its to give you a little something to keep you from totally losing your ass while you look for work.
 
JDean3204 said:
I looked into both lyft and Uber. Apparently my old beat up 1998 Ford F150 with almost 200K on the meter does not meet the standards lol

Even bartending is tough, bars here in PDX are hard to work into and most gave me the "you're kidding, right?" look when I went job hunting last week. On top of that an OLCC liquor license can take up to 10 days to receive after you pay the money to take the test...
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Yeah, the "Alcohol Awareness Card" is the name here. It's lame, and newish. When I started we new a drunk when we saw one, because, well...we were, too.;-).

Sort of. Really, nothing about the "training" prepares you for being behind a bar. Experience, people skills and common street sense. Anyway....if you can get something going it could help out on your time off when you're reserve or a line holder. And it's fun.

As far as the Lyft. Same boat. Old 2 door.

Try for something fun, and take the UI.
 
Are you required to tell them about future employment, no. What if SKW cancels the class. You are unemployed as if right now, the future is just an educated guess. Plus, you fill out unemployment for the past two weeks not the future 2 weeks. I would also submit it while in training, as your unemployment is based on past wages and will sometimes pay while you are training for a new one. You might get the whole thing while in training.
 
Why leave money on the table?

Also while you are collecting U/I get the req done to bartend. You still may wind up using that in the future. This isn't the last time you'll be on U/I.

It's insurance not welfare. Why would you pay to fix your car out of pocket and not bother the insurance company? To be honest?


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Do you have a temporary services place in your town?
That can be a down and dirty way to fill in the short term cash blanks
 
Wait for your first strike, trust me, in '85 the UI lines were filled with United pilots, hope you don't need it again, but you pay for it. USE IT!


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JDean3204 said:
I looked into both lyft and Uber. Apparently my old beat up 1998 Ford F150 with almost 200K on the meter does not meet the standards lol

Even bartending is tough, bars here in PDX are hard to work into and most gave me the "you're kidding, right?" look when I went job hunting last week. On top of that an OLCC liquor license can take up to 10 days to receive after you pay the money to take the test...
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JDean3204 said:
Alright JC'ers, serious question here. Long story short, I lost my job last week (for reasons beyond my control) and have a class date in October. However the time between my last paycheck at the previous job and my first paycheck at the new one is roughly 7 weeks. I have filed UI, and received a package stating I need to take a worksource test and talk to a job counselor and all that jazz. Now here is the question, should I continue with that and play the game in order to receive the benefits? I truly only need to fill the gap in pay since my last job did not provide sufficient enough wages to offset my bills for the next two months on top of trying to feed myself and prepare for ground, which has some associated costs. Or should I disclose that I already have a job offer and am just waiting for my training date. I feel if I do the latter they will turn down my UI since I have an offer. I really am not trying to work the system here, just would like a little bit of help to make ends meet since I was not expecting to lose my last job the way I did. Also, the state asks multiple questions about job offers out of state as UI is a state benefit. My next airline is HQ'd in another state, will that affect anything?? My previous job was in state as it's HQ was in PDX.

I have already exercised other options, such as moving the class date forward. The problem was the CTP course is a requirement, and they were not able to get me into a closer CTP date due to the class being full. I also tried to find some quick pilot jobs in the area, that was a NoGo as most companies require a training period which would run close to the time I plan on leaving for CTP. Even just a "Home Depot" job is a two week process, so I am stuck with trying to ask the government for some help, which I absolutely hate doing.
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Line service at a local airport? Might be a good way to make a couple bucks and hang out with some cool peeps lol
 
Unless you were making a lot at your last job, I'd consider taking a job doing something like waiting tables or delivering pizza's to fill the gap. I've done both to both supplement income when I was instructing and to fill a gap in employment when a flying job I had dried out.
 
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