So I have been on unemployment for the last year after being laid off. The most recent unemployment questionnaire had the second week blocked out, so I freaked out and called the 800 number for EDD.
After literally hours on hold, I was told that I was mailed two letters at the beginning of November: One explained my benefits extension through October, 2011 It detailed the dollar amount per week, start date, end date, total amount, etc. When I received this first letter, I thought it meant that my benefits HAD been extended through October 2011.
The second letter (which I never received) explained that an extension explained in the first letter had NOT been granted.
So basically after believing that I would have this money coming in, I just learned that this next check is my LAST. Period.
After speaking with an EDD representative I learned that thousands of people had also misunderstood the first letter. It made me feel a bit better that I wasnt a complete idiot, but it still leaves me in a terrible situation very suddenly. AND right before Christmas.
I have been spending untold, tireless hours over the past year diligently looking for work .Sending out resumes, routinely checking various jobsites, receiving email alerts through Monster (and countless others), rekindling old work contacts, networking through Facebook, (et al) and doing everything I can to find work.
I have filled in here and there as a day laborer for a friend who is a general contractor I have even been working as the neighbors gardener to create some income.
I have a few prospects; one being the Disney opportunity (that I had posted a month or so ago) and another possibility of a friend of a friend.
While I have my Faith that everything will be okay, I am also faced with the very harsh realities that come with this loss of income, including our home.
I hate to ask, but please be so kind as to send Prayers and good thoughts to me and my family .Either would be so greatly appreciated.
Thank you
After literally hours on hold, I was told that I was mailed two letters at the beginning of November: One explained my benefits extension through October, 2011 It detailed the dollar amount per week, start date, end date, total amount, etc. When I received this first letter, I thought it meant that my benefits HAD been extended through October 2011.
The second letter (which I never received) explained that an extension explained in the first letter had NOT been granted.
So basically after believing that I would have this money coming in, I just learned that this next check is my LAST. Period.
After speaking with an EDD representative I learned that thousands of people had also misunderstood the first letter. It made me feel a bit better that I wasnt a complete idiot, but it still leaves me in a terrible situation very suddenly. AND right before Christmas.
I have been spending untold, tireless hours over the past year diligently looking for work .Sending out resumes, routinely checking various jobsites, receiving email alerts through Monster (and countless others), rekindling old work contacts, networking through Facebook, (et al) and doing everything I can to find work.
I have filled in here and there as a day laborer for a friend who is a general contractor I have even been working as the neighbors gardener to create some income.
I have a few prospects; one being the Disney opportunity (that I had posted a month or so ago) and another possibility of a friend of a friend.
While I have my Faith that everything will be okay, I am also faced with the very harsh realities that come with this loss of income, including our home.
I hate to ask, but please be so kind as to send Prayers and good thoughts to me and my family .Either would be so greatly appreciated.
Thank you
