Hoyer: Unemployment Benefits Extension To Be Considered As Part Of Jobs Bills
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has already expressed some interest in extending unemployment insurance through 2010. Now it appears that Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) is thinking along the same lines.
In a news conference today, the House majority leader said now ...
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has already expressed some interest in extending unemployment insurance through 2010. Now it appears that Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) is thinking along the same lines.
In a news conference today, the House majority leader said now that his chamber has passed its own version of heath care reform, they will move onto a "jobs-creation" package. And another unemployment benefits extension is certainly in the mix, according to CongressDaily (subscription required):
Still, Hoyer said the measure would focus on public jobs, job-creation tax credits, infrastructure projects and assistance to state governments.
"There are a lot of options available," said Hoyer. "We're discussing with economic advisers as to what is the most effective, and frankly there are differences of opinion on that." He said the legislation ought to address another extension of unemployment insurance and adjustments to the health-insurance program that provides coverage to those who recently lost their jobs.
Aside from the benefit extension, it's good to see that state aid and funding for infrastructure projects are high on the priority list of House leaders. These are two areas that got shorted in the Obama administration's first stimulus package that Illinois desperately needs help with. In a joint statement today, a bevy of progressive organizations -- the Economic Policy Institute, the AFL-CIO, Center for Community Change, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, NAACP, and National Council of La Raza -- called on Congress to pass a bill along these lines. "If we act swiftly and decisively," they write, "we can create millions of jobs and provide urgently needed relief to American families."
When can we expect movement on this front? Hopefully, before Christmas. The Washington Post has more:
Tuesday that House leaders have asked key committee chairmen to offer up proposals that would be compiled into a single larger piece of legislation, with a goal of bringing something to a House vote before Dec. 18, when the House hopes to adjourn for the year.
Because the Senate would have to pass its own bill, this deadline wouldn't solve the end-of-the-year filing snafu that prevents anyone from collecting the full extension of unemployment insurance recently approved by Congress. But it would provide a lifeline to the millions of Americans scheduled to exhaust their benefits in 2010.
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Because the Senate would have to pass its own bill, this deadline wouldn't solve the end-of-the-year filing snafu that prevents anyone from collecting the full extension of unemployment insurance recently approved by Congress. But it would provide a lifeline to the millions of Americans scheduled to exhaust their benefits in 2010. Hello those people that can't get their full extension will be exhausting their benefits in 2010. So what exactly are you saying?
What the Senate did in passing the last bill HR3548 did not help anyone that will loose his or her benefits after January 1st 2010 it is only those who's benefits will expire on or before December 31st 2009. Unless congress takes up the bill again before then no one who's benefits will expire say in Jan or Feb are simply put screwed. I know congress wants to bring it to the floor but after the last battle the Republicans stalled on every turn this will be just as hard if not harder because its going to cost more. The last bill cost 2.4 billion this one would be closer to 90 billion (a big difference).
So again we are at the mercy of the people we elected to help. No one wants a hand out just a hand up. We all lost jobs through no act of our own. And please spare me crap about it just makes people not want to find work.
The U. S. Congress and Senate need to extend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program prior to the end of 2009 to ensure that all jobless workers can be paid the additional weeks of EUC now provided under the November 2009 extensions!
The depths to which our friends in the banking industry have taken our economy has not been addressed. There should be a moratorium on foreclosures, health insurance for all, and an updated jobs training program. $700 billion given to these weasels in the financial industry and all they do is use it to buy other banks. No accountability is a disgrace. And fix that unemployment extension glitch, you boneheads.
I was laid off from Goldman Sachs on November 17, 2009 (a year ago). At that time we were all given severances of three months to a year. Upper management got a year -- support staff got three months. Everyone laid off had been with the company over five years. They laid off 15 percent of its workforce simply so they could get the free bailout money. Everyone in my area that got laid off had been excellent employees and had all gotten excellent reviews over the years. They did not offer early retirement, it was not last in/first out, they did not ask if anyone wanted to leave -- they just cut people. The issue lies at the people they chose to cut. Out of the 15 in our office that got cut only three were men -- all of them in management or professions. Out of the 15 let go, nine of them were women over the age of 40. Out of the 15, two were disabled (both had worked for the company over 15 years each), one in a wheelchair and one legally blind. One person had been with the company 29 years and they called him and laid him off while he was in his hospital bed on medical leave facing surgery. Out of the 15 people let go, eight had had recent serious illnesses and now their health is in jeopardy because of the high cost of health insurance. In this past year, at least two of the 15 has had to file Chapter 13 and three are at risk losing their homes, one already lost her home. Now to show you just how dirty this company is -- they took the bailout money because heaven knows if they went under the country would be ruined, and within weeks of laying these loyal, hardworking, experienced people (albeit ones with health and disability issues as well as being older women), they started advertising for their replacements. The accountant who was in the hospital had his job advertised before he even was laid off. The reasons we were told they were laying us off was that they couldn't afford us -- yet they paid everyone pretty good severance packages and replaced every employee before their severance even ran out! They never offered the displaced experienced employees their jobs back. Add that to the fact, that Goldman now brags that they are paying all of their employees a bonus this year that averages $700K per person, not to mention that they paid bonuses last year when they were doing so badly that they needed bailout money and they laid off 15 percent of their staff. One of those $700K bonuses would have paid a year's salary for everyone who had been laid off in my division. One bonus. How many bonuses did the pay? They laid off people who had given many good years to the company, had many good years to still give, had gotten excellent reviews throughout the year, who had experience and job knowledge and specifically put people out of the street who would have trouble finding work due to age and disability. So what is my take? If a company lays people off and then shows such a significant profit that they can pay huge bonuses, then they didn't need to lay the people off, then they need to be footing the entire bill for the laid off people's unemployment benefits as long as they are turning a profit that could have paid for those employees to continue at their jobs. There is NO reason the government should be footing the unemployment bill for Goldman Sachs employees. If they have the money to replace those employees immediately, then they certainly did not need to take the bailout money, and ultimately they did not need to lay off the experienced, respected employees.
Mmmm, I smell a couple of real good lawsuits there, my friend. If that is not totally bogus on several fronts I don't know what is. You guys need to start shopping for an attorney....
Hi Everyone,
I have been reading the posts about the emergency unemployment. I have a few questions that hopefully someone will know the answers to. I was on unemployment, and than my benifits ran out I thought I would get the emergency benifits, but I recieved a letter saying that:
Under the federal temporary emergency unemployment compensation program you must have total wages in the base perod of your regular claim equal to or in excess of one and one half times your high quarter. Because you have not met this requirment you are inelgable.
So I scheduled a hearing...when I called the unemployment office they said that because I made more in 2008 than in 2007 that I do not qualify by $300.00...what should I do? What should I say at the hearing, I have never in my entire life been on unemployment before and now I am denied the emergency compensation I am a single mom with three kids and cannot pay my bills?
Can anyone help me?
the unemployment extension will go into effect they have to vote on 30450 then their will be jobs and unemployment extensions in 2010 so keep applying it will all work out sure ha ha the world will end in 2012
Norma Garbarek
Sounds like your benefit year date has come. all you need to do is go to yourlocal unemployment office and they can manually re-instate you from state unemployment to federal extended. Illinois unemployment system is not programmed to automatically convert your unemployment status from state to federal benefits.
Norma Garbarek,
I received that same letter and it scared the pants off me. All I could think about was "how am I going to feed my son now." However, I had to pick myself up and make some phone calls. Turns out after speaking with 3 different people, one person from claimant services told me that it was a mistake. Seems the system tried to open a NEW claim for me and did not transfer my earnings over; therefore, I did not make enough money to qualify. Call claimant services and have them look into your situation or better yet, go to your local office (as was advised earlier).
At least u guys received a letter Missouri has sent out nothing its going on 2 weeks now. Why do we have to play another waiting game then we do this same thing with then passing the bill in te first place.
Here's what's on the MO site:
"November 6, 2009 - Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (Worker Assistance Act)
Federal legislation has been passed that provides additional Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits for those who have exhausted current EUC benefits. At this time, we are not taking applications while waiting for guidelines from the United States Department of Labor on implementing this additional extension. Once we are able to begin filing these claims, an application and instructions will be mailed to those who may qualify."
Note the part about "waiting for guidelines". As I stated in the previous forum, give them the time they need to work out whatever it is they have to do, and I'm sure you'll be contacted. Of course, there's always the option of calling them, but I'd just sit tight for right now.
EDIT: Ok, I just looked and I'm guessing you're the same Mark that I replied to yesterday, huh? lol
Anyway, just sit tight.
For anyone from Georgia, letters were mailed out today.
Yea, LOL im the same mark is just getting frustrating waiting on some thing that they should already had in order.
To Carrie,
quote.
I have called the main Chicago number since last week. THEY DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING. NOTHING AND THEY ARE THE RUDEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER TALK TO IN MY LIFE.
Try calling the Rockford office...815-395-6600
Carrie Wrote:
This really pisses me off.
you people that are talking crap are probably the ones that have gotten every extension, you are on every state program that there is out there. Probably getting food stamps, section 8 paying 11 a month for rent and driving a freakin ESCALADE. YOU PEOPLE ARE WHAT MAKES LIFE HARD FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO HAVE NOTHING
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THIS IS WHY WE ARE ALL BROKE!
Well, it won’t be long now before all of America can sleep till noon. The emotional side of my brain needs and enjoys my extended unemployment checks. However, the logical side of my brain is fully aware of their long-term damage.
We all are about to experience what the politically correct will call a, “double dip recession”. Since “I” never signed this political correctness document, I will say “with reluctance” that, we all are going to experience a, “modern day depression”. Furthermore, I will go as far as using the word, “collapse”. One reason for the continued struggling economy is as follows: poorly conceived & drafted stimulus bills built by cheap materials and labor.
In my opinion, multiple stimulus packages only stimulate the stimulators. Where, oh where have all the long-term thinkers gone? For years now, companies have secretly transposed the fundamental rule of Quality over Quantity. Any long-time American consumer would agree, that they just don’t make products they way they use to. We all were told that this was designed built-in obsolesces. Most of us know that this term was nothing more than “code” for cheap material & labor.
Well, this indolent philosophy has also infiltrated our lawmakers and politicians. They just don’t make stimulus bills they way they use to.
Last but more importantly, this is what happens when half the Country carries the other half on their backs for an entire generation. (Their backs collapse). I’m talking about the fraudulent welfare recipients that enjoy faineant oversight. That’s it! They broke the back that feeds them. Now were all sleeping until noon…?
Not Copyrighted, Free Take One.
Thanks for the link, Unemployed Troll.
A few questions:
1. Has IL sent out any letters yet on the passage of H.R. 3548?
2. Will they update claimants accurately by end of December?
This may be a rhetorical question.
So if I'm to understand, I'll get Tier III (the 14 weeks) and probably Tier IV (the six additional for IL) because my last Tier II filing date is Dec. 16. But friend...who filed for unemployment a few weeks later than me...won't (as it stands at the moment)?
What's the actual cutoff date for IL, since I'm hearing everything from Dec. 19 to Dec. 31? And where's that written?
Thanks!
Collecting Since 2006:
THIS IS WHY WE ARE BROKE!!!!
http://revellian.com/2008/06/12/crooked-politicians-and-the-honor-of-a-c...
I needs to get me some OBAMA waffles!!!
Collection Since 2006:
THIS IS WHO YOU BLAME!!!
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1877351,...
"At the same time as these weeks of extensions are potentially payable, the existing Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program is only fully in place until the end of calendar year 2009 under current law. EUC starts phasing out on December 27, 2009, with final EUC payments taking place the week of May 31, 2010 under existing law. Generally, this means that after December 26th, claimants cannot qualify for a new tier of EUC beyond whatever tier they are collecting under at that time."
this is a useful link:
http://nelp.3cdn.net/9636998c6a1ade2dea_fnm6iiwvg.pdf
I love your name!
I glad to hear Pa Kettle is still alive.
Is Ma Kettle still kicking?
This is from a state---not Illinois___but it looks like they got most of their upgrades done. At least they are letting people know what is happening.
"Additional unemployment benefits approved by President and Congress
Congress and the President approved an expansion of emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) effective November 8, 2009. The department worked diligently to recode our computer system to be able to pay these additional benefits. We were able to set up the additional benefits for most claimants who may be eligible and are still working to get everyone set up.
People who are eligible may begin claiming as early as Nov. 15 for the week of Nov. 8-14 (claims are always for the previous week).
For people who previously received EUC and state extended benefits, we will automatically reopen your claim for two weeks (beginning November 8). All you have to do is submit a weekly claim, as you’re accustomed to. If you try to file your weekly claim and are unable to do so, you may be in the group that we are still working to get set up.
Please be patient with us as we try to continue to get our computer system programmed. We will keep this site updated when we have new or additional information.
If you don’t file a claim within those two weeks, or you are unable to file your weekly claim, call the unemployment telecenter or the EUC/EB unit and speak with an agent to have your claim reopened.
(Updated Nov. 17, 2009)"
I could not imagin anyone going thru something right now in the world would be stupid enough to turn down a program that would help them, or pay there full rent! If this program would stop me and my family from being tossed on the street and becoming homeless, I would join Section 8 in a heart beat! Yes there are some who take advantage of the program, and some do also for Unemployment Insurance! The section 8 and UI program is designed to help people get back on there feet! So the few little crumbs that has been tossed our way is barley enough to live on! Hell if the waiting list wasn't so long I would apply until I got back on my feet! I'm sure most would on this site, and across this country! Just a note... How would you feel if someone called you lazy, as many has called us that collecting UI! Same feeling's apply to the ones who are trying to get back on there feet on the Section 8 program! Millions on that program have jobs, and if they ever lost there job they have a safty net!
I wonder what the world would be like it these State Programs were not avalible! The Homeless, and Crime rate would be thru the roof! There wouldn't be enough Tent's to go round! The food bank's would not be able to keep up with demand! These programs are VERY necessary! For all the ones who collect Unemployment... Could you imagin what your world would be like if you did not recieve a dime from the Gov! The Unemployment Insurance program is VERY necessary as well!!
You sound like the second generation entitlement crowd.
Here is the correct theory of what the world would be like
if there were no government hand-outs. (temporary unemployment excluded).
EVERYONE WOULD LEARN HOW TO PULL THEIR OWN WEIGHT!
I agree, unemployment compensation is a great temporary help until you can CARRY YOUR OWN WEIGHT!
Sounds like another angery American who wish they were on SECTION 8!! LOL Sorry Charlie... Most waiting lists are either closed or a 5-10 year wait!! I know quite a few on the program who is in there 3rd year in collage, and about to graduate the top of there class! And will PULL THERE OWN WEIGHT! The section 8 program helped them as it is many suffering Americann's!
60284
That’s great in your case where there is a future in the making. I’m talking about fraudulent recipients that learning or earning is NOT on the “TO DO LIST”.
Collecting 06:
I agree.. Many take advantage of any program, it the system allow them to! Like any program, it is designed to help you get on your feet, and not a lifestyle!! Even Unemployment, there are folks not looking for work right! Same thing! I know many people who took advantage of being on the section 8 program, and has gone back to school, gotton trained for better jobs, and are now doing WELL! The section 8 program has earned a bad name because of some folks dont want anything else with there lives! But believe me most people on sec 8 have jobs, or are going to school! It's a really good program, thats why the wait list for it is so long!!
60284
Know were talk’in.
You are correct about the good intentions of the section 8 program. Nevertheless, your demographics are up-side-down. There are only 23% of section 8 recipients which successfully complete the subsistence for education program. The remaining section 8 population continues to collect without learning or earning. This problem goes back to my original comment regarding the lazy oversight by our government which digresses into liberalism who are housing & feeding their voters. They cant' win elections with only 23 percent of the program participants.
Correction:
NOW,WERE TALK'IN.
Well... I can't speak for everyone else on this program, and I wont try to anymore! My case is diffrent, and I have used this program as my stepping stone! Now I have a brighter furture! Period!
58385;
Thank you, so very much for using section 8 the correct way. It is refreshing to hear the spirit of the program works every once in awhile.
Good luck to you…
BTW, did you post your last comment 18-(eighteen) times intentionally? Was it a glitch or, did I miss a comical point?
58385,
good for you for taking advantage of the programs the state has to offer....I have met many people who do take advantage of the section 8...most of them have something wrong upstairs...some are disable & need the section 8....wish my landlord would do section 8...I myself have gone for different certifications...just to stay up in the work force....when (what I call my big girl job)comes thru(or am I dreaming)....I had a situation...where I tryed to get a 1 time help from the housing authority....they couldn't do it....I didn't make enough to cover my rent(I needed this until my extension came thru, which it did) part-time job doesn't pay enough for the rent.....good luck to you
Curlie:
YES... This is what the program is about! It's designed to improve the quality of life for those who need the help! I was lucky enough to be a part of the program, and I guess I'm one of the 23% that made a diffrence! It really help's a person when you don't have to worry how you are going to pay your rent when your working so hard in school, work, and being a single parent! I only wish more folk's realize how much more they can have if they just simply tried a little harder! It's nothing wrong with the program, it's some of the people thats on it!
Hey everyone....i got my last unemployment check in mid october and my claim year ends on Jan. 10th, 2010. I exhausted my 26 weeks of benefits but did not qualify for the EUC08. Am i eligible for this new 20 weeks that obama just passed? I've read on older posts that people have had their claims updated with the 13 weeks from the obama signing and have had letters sent to them. I've yet to receive a letter from my local IDES office and when i call teleserve, all it tells me is that my benefits have been exhausted. Can anyone help me out? Will i qualify for this new federal 20 weeks? I'm on a limb here with no income and bills piling up. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.
Yes, you are eligible, just sit tight and you will hear from them. Why were you not eligible for Tier 1 EUC?
So Far, So Good, it's a "ZimbaFree" day in this forum.
Maybe they chased the other link that was posted when the previous forum was closed, lol.
@unemployed_troll: thank you for your fast response. I was not eligible for tier 1 EUC because my total wages were not equal to or in excess of one and one half times my highest quarter. That's according to my exhaustion letter i got back in mid october after my last check. I have this month's bills to pay so i'm just stressed about all of this. It just seemed like everyone else was getting their 13 weeks and i'm being left in the dark. So, i should wait a little longer and see if i get a letter? Thank you again for your help!!
Yeah, a lot of people were saying they weren't eligible, but if I'm not mistaken, steps are/were taken to make previously ineligle people eligible, at least for this extension anyway. So yeah, I would wait to be contacted, I'm sure you will be. If you don't hear anything within...say...7-10 days, then call your UC center.
Unemployed_Troll, (Need your help).
I saw an earlier thread commenting on the new tax cut for unemployment checks and forgot to save it. Any info regarding taxes paid or taxes decreased will help greatly.
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The only tax cut pertaining to UC that I know of is the one that says the first $2400 of UC collected in 2009 is tax-exempt. As you know, UC is taxable.
lol how'd you get the check marks?
Hey troll...they been taking taxes out on mine since 4/08
I should be cool come tax time right?
Yeah, I have the 10% taken out of mine too for taxes, and I actually got a little refund last year (well, technically earlier this year), lol. No way I want to get hit with a 1000-2000 dollar tax bill come April, lol.
But yeah, the fed enacted a law exempting the first $2400 of UC from taxes. I think it was part of the stimulus, but not sure.
I hear ya about that tax bill.....thats why i let them take it out even though i could use the extra $.
lol we're all impelled to take the whole amount, but since it's taxable, you'll have to pay it eventually anyway. Come April 15, if you haven't had the 10% taken out, then they'll take it out of your UC check anyway. At that point, they'll be garnishing the back-owed taxes out, AND the 10%, which means you'll get a severe hit on your UC check. I figure - it's free money coming in, take the tax out before you even see the check, and that's your weekly amount, 'cause you have to pay it anyway. As broke as you may be, receiving that huge tax bill on Apr. 15, and having them automatically deduct it from your future checks anyway, isn't worth the few more dollars you are getting now, lol.
@unemployed_troll: Thank you again for your response...i will wait the 7 days to see if i get anything in the mail. U were a lot of help and i appreciate the responses.
Yeah, this forum has really quieted down over the last several days, which indicates to me that, slowly but surely, individual states are getting their systems online and in place, and people are getting notified, lol.
Ok, I'm confused..EUC08(Bush) EUC(Obama)09? right? What's the difference, if any?
My 2 paystubs in Oct stated, I'll be exhusting soon & EUC08(20WKS) is available & if I qualify for the EUC08 it will be Automatic. BYE date April 2010.
Week of Nov /8 /09 was my last date for the (26-Reg).
Got a claimant letter this week which states EUC( $ amount(20wks) & the last paystub with a call-in date starting wk of 22nd with a comfirmation #.
Now, my question is, I qualify under the Bush plan(EUC08) until Obama's plan(that END's MAY 2010) came-in in Nov, so they decided to put me on that instead??
Meaning "God forbid" I'm still unemployed after May 2010, I'll have to open a new claim or start the EB(State)?? Unless a new FED extension come in?!
I'm I getting it right or getting it twisted?!!
You are correct, and EUC Tier 1 and 2 is about to be rendered obsolete. You are eligible for 13 weeks under the law that was just passed. After that, you won't be able to collect any more, nor will anyone else. However, that is only due to the wording in the law that was just passed, and congress is aware of this "glitch" in the wording, and they know they have to address it.
Uuemployed troll:
Thanks for the info about the $2400.00 tax threshold.
RE: check marks...if you look closely the “Check marks” are actually the “square root” symbol from my Windows Character Map. It was a lame attempt to thank you to the second power.
Thanks again.
F1099
Well, in that case, I would hope to see the exponential symbol. Mathematically, the square root symbol actually reduces the original quantity...gee, thanks alot - $#@!#
lmao jk
;-)
Unemployed troll:
You’re right, this site has moved to the slow lane. (But don’t go to far and forget about us). I suspect come mid December when that 20 week glitch is re-discovered, we'll be back in the fast lane.
Stand by:
1. When the previous forum was closed, they posted two links - I'm sure some people bookmarked this link, and some bookmarked the other link, and they just haven't figured it out yet, lol.
2. Oh, I wholeheartedly agree that there will be mass-confusion once again (or more than once). I have no doubt that another extension(s) will be implemented some time next year, and I also have no doubt that congress will address the "glitches" in the current extension, and in the process of addressing the two scenarios stated above, countless other ambiguities will invariably be created, lmao. Yep, stay tuned, lol.
has anyone from NC got their letter from employment security commision yet? I haven't. Next week is Thanksgiving week, and I'll bet they beat off all week. I'm getting frustrated to say the least. Also, its really about to turn cold and I was hoping to get a heater before the cold hit because my heater broke last winter and I never had the chance to get another one...freezing now!
I wills call my ant in NC for you Rob to seee about her letters
Can I pleases has some additionals informutions?
I needs to no what times I can starts callinn IDES's
on Monday.
Are they giving retro pay to the date that the bill was signed?
Yes. It is retroactive back for the week of Nov 8-15. That is the first week you can claim under this new law.
Of course, depending on your state, you might not see any money for a while.
Mark....
The latest extention is NOT retroactive.
THE REAL GW IN IL.
It is stated that it is retroactive to 11/9.
call in days start 11/23 which is par with all the rest of the programs.
you call in and you get paid 2 weeks back.
that would be the next official day after the bill was signed.
PEOPLE PLEASE USE SPELL-CHECK! I hope folks are not submitting Resumes looking like the way the type, if so they will never get hire. Carrie and others, use SPELL-CHECK!
To ALL:
Please consider using my FREE Spell Check & Grammar program before posting. If you are already using it, then God help us all!
TO Shella:
You make a great point however, you may want to upgrade your spell check & grammar software.
There seems to be 2 Carries one that posts as a human and another that posts as an idiot. Check the other post site and you will see what I mean.
Shelia-
You should check the gramatical accuracy of your OWN post
before you criticize others. The point you make is certainly
a good one.
To Bill
How does I gets thats programmes for my conputer?
Is its a free downsload?
Thanks for the offer
To Bill
How does I gets thats programmes for my conputer?
Is its a free downsload?
Thanks for the offer
If you are serious, and would like to enhance your writing skills, simply bust open any of the word processor programs already installed on your PC.
If you are not serious, then I suggest you contact Dr. Phil to help you get through your boredom.
To Bill
How does I gets thats programmes for my conputer?
Is its a free downsload?
Thanks for the offer
So u will get back pay from Nov 9
thats the way i understand it
Juvenile delinquency is running rampant on this site! Children behaving Badly but maybe one of these days SOON, they will grow up and become productive citizens or NOT!!!!. It is clear that many posting here are NOT in dire traits and probably are NOT even unemployed because of the immaturity to which they speak via their lack of typing skills and then when someone points it out to them they, as a child would do when their feelings are hurt, lash out! Blessings to those that are really unemployed and waiting for their states to start EUC benefits via HR 3548, the TROLLS! well thats their entertainment in a perverted way to post B.S. and laugh at those attempting to answer intelligently. GW in IL - Keep up the good work!
Sheila,
This a Forum not customer service.
I enjoyed “Buddy’s clever use of the qwerty keyboard and safe reminder not to drink too much in these stressful times. “Dire straights” for some people means; no electric, computer or, Internet access to comfortably sit down and compose their comments. You are more fortunate then you may realize?
Sheila-Did you mean Dire Straits? as in money for nothing & the checks for free LOL...I am waiting and depending on IDES just like you. Most on this blog act as mature adults, you need to lighten up a bit.
Sheila:
There are many different levels and methods of grieving for this situation we all find ourselves in today. It is apparent that you are lashing out and, “it’s Ok”, we understand.
I agree with you, there are several imbecilic (knuckleheads) users on this web site that will become invisible after awhile, "I promise you". If you decide to continue to use this forum, and “you should”, you will discover that there are many intelligent, helpful and kind people on here. Focus on them!
Please hang in there, and only give stock to the posters that matter. I have taken the time to prepare a short list of credible users which are trustworthy, professional and site abiding. I promise you that you will learn much from these folks while lifting your spirits. Have a nice evening.
1)Unemployed_Troll
2)Collecting Since 2006
Add me to that list also.
I try to give the best of my knowledge and experiences and pass them on.
If i am not sure about something...I state that.
This is an information forum.
If the kiddies wanna play they can go to a chat room or post on AOL.
Diddy! Funny how SOME ppl are quick to say FREE money regarding UI benefits but I personally have paid my taxes into the system AND so have my employers and thats for over 33 yrs so its NOT free money as far as my or anyone's situation of being unemployed is. The FREE money is the $700 BILLION BAILOUT EXTENSION given to Corporate America including the Banking Industry that is foreclosuring THOUSANDS of Americans homes AND who's CEO's have and still are walking away with BILLIONS of dollars in Bonuses and Severance pay!!! No unemployed person will OR should feel ashamed about receiving UI benefits because its NOT free money, we WORKED for it and we EARNED it! Blessings to ALL the unemployed that we will get through this crisis because 2010 will just be a replay of 2008 & 2009 only worse. The Government allowed this economic crisis to fester and escalate to where America is today, and 17+ Unemployed Americans are paying the price.
I agree with you Shiela...good luck to you!
I heard Dick Durbin is on meet the press this morning, I am unable to watch...please post any comments he makes on unemployment.
Thanks.
Good luck with that! "Meet the Depressed" comes on to early in the morning. Did'nt you hear, the unemployed are all sleeping ti'll noon now.
Just Joking, I'm also waiting to hear what was said RE: UC Benefits.
Dont rip on sleeping til noon....i worked nights for many years and have not been able to get out of the habit.
Heyyyyyyyyyy!
They toed my beer truck off the site. I guess this web site server is not in Chicago or, I would have gotten "the boot". I was just trying to remind everyone with the upcoming Holiday, not to drink too much.
That’s right, no advertising. I forgot.
mb
yeah you should have just put BEER on the side of it.
LOL maybe you forgot to feed the parking meter.
GW
You're right! I did think of just displaying "beer" nevertheless, it was too late. We'll, the good is; this site's moderator is employed...
Gary, I live in NC. I received my letter yesterday. They added me back on to the TierII and my call in date starts this Wednesday and I want receive a check until six to eight weeks. I will be homeless by then. I've held bill collectors off as long as I could. It's amazing how our law makers can give banks billions of dollars by a stroke of a pin with NO! waiting and the American people who needs help have to wait on them to program there computers. We all know this will end and we will go back to work and the Government will take our tax dollars for the Wall Street and Banking mess. I will remember this at election time. The holiday season is here and they're many out of work and some people aren't handling the stress very well. It's something how our Government waste money on the wrong things. Americans didn't ask to lose jobs and be in this mess. I pray that all families who are going through this that the Goverment think about there actions and find a way to get people there money in a quicker way. They need to treat Americans as if they're bailing out the AIG & BOFA and Wall Street. We didn't ask for this they created this.
Bri in NC
I feel your pain. The same thing was told to NV. “Some sort of computer glitch”. Meanwhile, all that MONEY sits in the State’s bank account earning interest.
Two quick points if you don‘t mind:
1) I caught your appropriate addition to the Bank of America’s acronym. LOL.
2) How to you intend on changing things come election day?
Bri. Well said! Couldn't agree with you more!! We didn't create this economic mess but boy are we the victims of it BIG TIME! Those unemployed that have to wait 5-6-7 weeks for EUC benefits should DEMAND their Employment Director for their state be fired after things settle down.
Shelia. We the American people tried to elect peolple in the office of Government on their promise and their word to first get people back to work that's all we could hear from small Government up to the White House and now since we gave them a job by electing them it's now the first focus has changed to bail outs for Banks and Wall Street,building more roads and making things green and so on but all these things are Great! I'm for it but none of that really matters to me now only jobs and people being able to support their families and maintain there households because the Government can't see that if people are jobless and don't have money they can't be NO type of REFORM or so call CHANGE. I know everything takes time but I think jobs should be number one regardless. I bet one thing that we will be taxed out of this world for punishment for being unemployed which was beyond our control.
What other states have (in addition to NV and NC) are being told that they have to wait 6 to 8 weeks for EUC benefits? That defeats the purpose of "emergency" benefits.
To middle-aged job seekers:
I had the opportunity to listen to an interesting guest on the Bob Brinker’s “money talk” radio show today. His name was Dave Delong and he shared some great job search tips for all the middle-aged and veteran job seekers struggling to compete with the younger job candidates.
There is no secret that the job market has taken a sharp right turn over the past several years. Here are some useful tips from “Dave” which might help to increase our chances of being hired while enhancing our skills in the work place.
Most employers simply are not comfortable hiring middle-aged applicant’s for fulltime employment with full benefits. Try to start out with companies of interest on a consultant or contracted based relationship.
Never assume your past experience speaks for itself. We need to consistently reframe our experience and résumé’s to communicate, “Where we are going” not, “where we have been”.
Do not overvalue your technical skills. Software programs, web sites, company applications and, methods will always be a “moving target” changing everyday.
There is the possibility that your interviewer will be younger than you. So, be eager to impress them and sell yourself without intimidating them. Sometimes, it might be wise to(dumb-down) your wealth of knowledge.
It is also important to communicate your ability to get along with younger colleagues.
Finally, Dave Delong mentioned a web site providing more information on this subject at (www.metlife.com/mm1). I did not have any luck opening this link to the mature market institute, (mm1). You can also try searching from the MetLife’s web site, then enter: “what’s new”.
These are only a few of the conversational points, which I managed to remember. I sincerely hope that I helped at least one person today.
Collecting since 2006
To all middle-aged job seekers:
If all goes as expected, some of us should receive our first H.R.3548 check this coming Friday. After researching Dr. Dave Delong, a guest on the Bob Brinker’s “money talk” radio show yesterday, I plan to purchase his book “Lost knowledge” (Confronting the threat of an aging workforce).
However, before I spend money I really don’t have, I was wondering if anyone has already read this book? If so, would you suggest it. I just found it on eBay new for $17.48 shipping included or, used at Amazon.com for $11.99 shipping included.
Someone kindly let me know if I should click my “buy it now” button or, save my money.
Collecting since 2006
Living in Georgia. FL & CA are 2 other states who have been told it will sometime in December b/4 EUC benefits will be issued per HR 3548. What ALL the ppl should do in ALL these states is flood their State Reps and Governor with calls,emails, to make sure a DELAY like this doesn't happen again! If other States can issue benefits in 2 weeks then ALL states should have the same capability without phony excuses like the DOL or antiquated equipment. Because there will be future extensions coming up, especially the addl 6 weeks that these same stupid DELAY states will probably not issue until Summer????.
Sheila, I agree and would like to also add that people in these states should take it to the "media" -- anyone who is eligible for benefits should not have to wait this long. As I wrote in my previous post, this totally defeats the purpose of "emergency" benefits.
I feel pretty lucky at this point. I ran out of Tier 2 this week, and have now had 14 weeks added to my account. Its already reflected in my balance.
For those of you still waiting, I truly hope something breaks soon.
Its all on the individual states, there comp. apps, and the IT people who do the programming.
Does anyone know what will happen when the EB benefits run out. Is the new EUc extension going to kick in? I'm worried that I'll be without a job (still!!!) Or is that it?
anyone who has any questions should read this. it has most of the answers.
http://nelp.3cdn.net/9636998c6a1ade2dea_fnm6iiwvg.pdf
My EB benefits ran out at the beginning of Nov.
I got a letter in the mail to re-certify for the new extension.
My call day was today.
I am assuming that i will have $ on my debit card by Wed.
Not sure if it will be 1 week or 2.
I have been shorted a week on past extensions.
Are there any Californians reading this?
This is a very good site. Haven't found one yet specific to Calif.
I currently live in CA but have been collecting my benefits from Illinois. My benefits ran out in September and my Benefit year ended September 15. I have exhausted all benefits and am waiting for this new extension to take place. I have not received an extension letter as of yet.... Is there something I need to do? It's been over two weeks since the extension has been signed and I have always received the other extension in a timely manner.... any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have always been able to straighten things out with IDES in person. I’m not sure what you may need to do in your particular case. However,you may need to re-apply in person. Nevertheless, are you prepared to travel to Illinois?
I'm not opposed to traveling to Illinois to fix this problem - of course I would have to borrow money from someone but if it means getting this extension then I have no choice. I was just wondering if I could do something over the phone or if I should just be patient until I receive my letter. I've been trying to call but cannot get through so far....
Yes, customer service via the telephone is like winning the “lottery”. I’m not sure which office you originally reported to. Perhaps, you might be able to send a Friend or Family member in your behalf. Don’t forget all the vital info and paper work they will request.
How do I check the balance of Ui at IDES
Call tele-serve anytime enter #1 for English.
Enter SS# & pin#
Follow the prompts for (payments)(balance).
Tele-Serve:
1-888-337-7234
Thanks a lot Say No More
You’re very welcome. We all hope you were pleased with your account balance?
“Pleased” might be the wrong word. The word “content” might be more appropriate. LOL.
SNM
Concerned in CA. You need to TRAVEL to your nearest unemployment office in your area of California and they will have you complete the additional claim info sheet and set-up a NEW benefit year for you. BOTH states have your records via SS@ and computer systems so technically it just they need to reenter you back into the system because your benefit year has exhausted. If you can take care of this via phone call with EDD in California then thats good.
Thank you Sheila, I will definitely be going to my local EDD office today.
Thanks again.
For anyone interested in the final version of Bill H.R.3548, you can find it at the Library of Congress. Here’s the link below:
By the time I comprehend this verbiage, I should be retired and collecting social security?
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c111:5:./temp/~c111j7sGlN::
GW in IL. Where are you getting information about 1 week? Are you believing the ppl that post comments on these various sites and work yourself up into some unnecessary frenzy? The only 1 week waiting is when we initial go on the 26 weeks of UI, there hasn't been a "waiting week" in Illinois on EUC tier 1 or tier 2. ppl stop with all this foolishness, we have been on EUC before for 33 weeks so we all should know how this works and there is no 1 waiting week.
Paulette:
Bravo! Bravo! You are correct, I also, have not experienced any 1 week waiting period while on extensions.
This is why “GW” will never join the “list” with unemployed Troll & Collecting 2006.
I have from personal experience. not info from anyone else.
I had a 1 week lapse once or twice and only got credited for 1 week from IDES.
I had ran out then the extension immediately kicked in.
I called on the day that i was told to.(on a claimant wage info sheet sent to me)(my new day was not my regular call day)
Thus my call day was changed to the opposite week and i never recieved a 2 week check that 1st week.
That is no BS. I never missed calling in. I went by their letters.
They NEVER stated a waiting week. >>>I STATED that i didnt get paid for 1 week.
AND THATS THE TRUTH :P
I dont post lies like others do.
So dont call me a liar.
Any info i state on this post is either 1st hand knowledge or what i have learned. If i dont know for sure. I SAY THAT.
I DONT DO LIES
Paulette:
In GW IL’s defense, he never actually referred to a waiting or holding week to deliberately initiate a frenzy. He simply mentioned he was shorted weeks in the past.
I have discovered through-out my professional career that; it is better to sit in silence and only be perceived as a “fool” then to speak and remove all doubt…
snm
Thank you,
Atleast SOMEONE reads correctly.
GW,
Hang in there! We get a lot of drive-by posters in this forum that only want to lash-out.
snm
Yeah i know. Lots of them since I joined this post a few months ago.
I usually just ignore them.
GW IL.:
I know your call in day was Today with T3 funds released on Wednesday. Can you kindly let me know how many weeks you actually received?
My call in day is Wednesday and, I’m also curious how many weeks I will get.
Thanks.
will do.i cant be sure i will recieve funds on Wed. that is speculation
It's official I have received my new benefit year and I called in today to certify, I'm so happy!!
What had happened was that my benefit year had exhausted right before the bill was signed and then I received a letter in the mail stating I might be eligible and to call my local office. I called my local office and went in on Monday of last week. I sat down and the guy ran around asking everyone what to do and showing them the letter I had received in the mail. Eventually he came back and told me to wait until Friday and if I did not receive a update to come back in and he would get me "updated". Well Friday came and I still had no balance nor had I received anything in the mail from IDES. I went back in that Friday and ...Can you believe it he wasn't even working that day!! I spoke with someone else and she again told me to just wait and said that it would update automatically.
After leaving there I drove directly to another office and they had me fill out another application and issued me a new benefit year. I received a letter in the mail today with a balance of $4888.00
To anyone out there whose BYE has expired don't give up you may have to go from office to office until you find someone who knows what they are doing but I found out that misinformation runs rampant at IDES so don't be discouraged. Come Wedsday I will know if the money will be on the card and I will finally be able to pay a portion of my property tax before I lose my Home. Thank you everyone for the information. I can finally sleep !!
WHEN OUR BYE ENDS, ITS STANDARD PROCEDURE THAT YOU MUST FILL OUT A NEW CLAIM SHEET SO IDES CAN UPDATE THE SYSTEM AND CHANGE YOUR BYE TO REFLECT THE NEW YEAR OF 2010. IF THIS ISN'T DONE THEN YOU WILL REMAIN "NOT ELIGIBLE". ANYONE WHO'S BEEN ON 79 WEEKS OF BENEFITS SHOULD KNOW THIS BECAUSE ITS WHAT WE HAD TO DO WHEN OUR BYE ENDED WITH THOSE 79 WKS. KNOWLEDGE IS KING! BLESSINGS TO THE UNEMPLOYED THAT A MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN AND WE RE ALL EMPLOYED NEXT YEAR!
GW IL. I certified Monday morning and checked my balance this morning, its minus 2 weeks of benefits so tomorrow my D D should reflect a 2 wk deposit. Also if you certify on Wednesday then you should know you will not get your benefits on the same day nor on Thanksgiving day! Some of these questions I assume are rhetorical because we all should know how IDES works after collecting benefits for 79 weeks.
No-body gets benefits on the same day, no need to express that and since you mentioned that,when will the benefit arrive 4 people that certify on Wednesday huh???
GW IL. Your circumstances and situation regarding a 1 week shortage or hold, is totally different from what you described as a " holding week" and you should have explained that in your earlier comments that YOUR particular situation caused IDES to pay you 1 week because I said before that those of us that have been on U E for over a year should know.
Say no more. OMG! I didn't know you are a mind-reader! How's the salary in such a profession? P.S. I have been on progressillinois since 2008 and have worked for 33yrs in the Admin/Clerical Arena. I just don't appreciate some of the stupid questions asked, on such a serious topic and for GW IL to ask if he will get his benefits on the SAME day he certifies is ridiculous! To say will there be a 1 week "Holding" is also ridiculous. Lets use the brain that God blessed us with.
All brains are diff. If you've been around as long as you say and are such a pro, you should know that.
There are many, many questions here that can be easily researched and found out by anyone, yet people come here for the answer.
That that surpises you surprises me. No need to get "hedonistic".
Paulette:
I am aware that your need to be insulting and combative is only a side affect of being out of work or feeling unproductive. We are all the same unfortunate situation today due to this sluggish economy and struggling job market. So please, don’t “burn any bridges”.
You might find it beneficial to only respond to intelligent users and consider your current audience invisible. You need to ask yourself why are you so fixated on communicating with the knuckleheads you claim to despise.
Most intelligent user’s in this forum have learned NOT to focus on the questions and comments from the imbecilic crowd.
You will soon discover that this is an excellent web site to get questions answered and spirits lifted regarding any confusion over unemployment benefits.
Best wishes to you finding something soon...
AGAIN! To ask if I certify TODAY will I get my direct deposit TODAY, is asinine. Enough said and time to move forward because my point was obviously missed intentionally or not.
I agree that you've said enough already.
paulette! I see what you mean but don't try to help ppl that don't want to be helped. Doom & Gloom and silliness is what they enjoy posting whether its legit or not. And for someone to ask if they file today, will they get their Direct Deposit today was just plain goofy. Thousands of us have exhausted our benefits in August and September and to read the silliness on this site by adults, appears that not all are in desperate traits. I recommend Yahoo Chat! Lets keep it real!!!.
To Say no More
2 weeks was deducted from my balance today.
GW IL,
Thanks, this info helps.
We all have to be just a little bit more patient with "PAULETTE". She is experiencing the down-side of being out-of-work and possibly held a position in management? She is merely trying to manage all of us imbeciles in this forum. This behavior might help her get through her day!
paulette needs to read more carefully before she starts shooting her mouth off
I'm in CA - the bill that just passed was for those who have already exhausted all of their benefits - it adds one week to Tier 2, more to Tier 3, and created a 4th (in CA it's 14 weeks and then WHEN they pass the 3404 - or whatever bill it ends up being - another 6 weeks kicks in for CA). From what I understand and have read, whatever extension you are on at the end of the year, you get to finish that extension but you don't get to start the next extension because of the sunset date.
to paulette,
I stated thet I certified on MONDAY NOT WEDNESDAY!!!
Say NO MORE.. STATED that HE will certify ON WEDNESDAY!!!!
I WILL GET MY FUNDS ON WEDNESDAY NOT HIM!!!!
READ before you open your mouth.
I think the 4th ext is the one that is affected by the sunset date - but it's very confusing. And the 4th ext is only for those who already exhausted their benefits, it doesn't mean that those who are currently on the 3rd or who have not received the 3rd yet, will then get the 4th - the 4th is only for current people who already went through all of the extensions and are getting no benefits at all.
I didn't get a letter in the mail I just call and filed and now I have a new balance does this mean that I got approved. Every time I call and talk to A rep from the unemployment office I get a word every time.
To Paulette:
I am aware that your need to be insulting and combative is only a side affect of being out of work or feeling unproductive. We are all the same unfortunate situation today due to this sluggish economy and struggling job market. So please, don’t “burn any bridges”.
You might find it beneficial to only respond to intelligent users and consider your current audience invisible. You need to ask yourself why are you so fixated on communicating with the knuckleheads you claim to despise.
Most intelligent user’s in this forum have learned NOT to focus on the questions and comments from the imbecilic crowd.
You will soon discover that this is an excellent web site to get questions answered and spirits lifted regarding any confusion over unemployment benefits.
Best wishes to you finding something soon...
snm
Re the 1 week thing - both my friend and I had an extra week wait between our 1st and 2nd extension - we didn't get shorted money, it just delayed the payments changing the regular schedule we were on.
Mark, What extension are you on? If you got a new balance, you have money for a claim so you should've got approved - unless it's the procedural thing that happens during your 2nd ext when you run out of your first claim and they file a new claim for you. If that's the case, that claim is just procedure if you're still on your extensions.
I think that varies from state to state.
In my state, I didn't have any "wait" week for money. Just rolled right from Tier 2 to Tier 3.(and I do realize how fortunate I was to have my Tier 2 just recently be exhausted, so the timing for me was very fortunate!!)
I think its a crime that some states don't have this up and going yet. Its obviously a programming thing.
Does anyone know what the states receive as funding to implement this new law???(besides claimants money)
BINGO!!!! you hit that nail on the head.
I did get a one week check in the past also have been delayed as you have.
paulette needs to be silent and read things better before starting a riot.
Im on the extension they signed on November 6
to C1040 regarding your post of this.
No-body gets benefits on the same day, no need to express that and since you mentioned that,when will the benefit arrive 4 people that certify on Wednesday huh???
i am guessing friday maybe? i certify on monday it is deducted on tuesday. it is on my debit card on Wed. With thanksgiving coming it is really hard to speculate
Hey thks, Veterans day was my last call-in date and if that one was a smooth deposit 2days later, hopefully Thanksgiving will be too if I call-in on Wed.(:>)
knowning how States observes Thanksgiving(thur & fri).
Unlike certain others in this forum, I am NOT an self appointing expert on UIC. Nevertheless, I hope this helps to clear up some conflicting comments regarding the way bi-weekly funds were traditionally disbursed in Illinois. In my experience, I would call in every-other Wednesday. Two days later on Friday morning, an IDES direct deposit into my checking account was made reflecting two weeks of benefits.
Has something changed in Illinois or system-wide?
cs06
I am no expert either.
I know my call day has always been (every other)Monday. but as posted above by another...sometimes a call week will change with an extension. As it did with me.
My ex-bro inlaw is Tuesday and apparently yours and Say No More is on Wednesday.
And we all get funds 2 days later.
I have no experience with the holiday factor.
I am GUESSING that its automated so Wed. claims will be cash in hand friday even if there is a holiday.
Nothing have CHANGED. I was only pulling the legs of whoever it was I replied to.
I have always CALLED on a WED and got my money on a FRI. My last certification was even on a Federal holiday(Veterans Day) and I still got my money on FRIDAY.
I accidentally call in Monday to certify when I was issued a new call in day which is now wednesday. After realizing what I did I panicked and called IDES today and spoke with someone who looked up my account and said that Monday's certifaction had been approved and that the money would be available on my card tomorrow. I hope this helps anyone who wants to know when they will get their money who called in on Monday. My mistake served a purpose.... At least that's what I'm gonna tell myself.
i almost had that mistake myself. was to call 16th then changed to 23rd.
Its amazing how these posters can twist words and not read what is REALLY said.
I can’t resist having some fun here.
In a earlier comment to Paulette, you referred to me as (HE).
Obviously your web cam is turned off, (And, thank God for that)!!!
I’m one of those knuckleheads that’s desperately relies on humor periodically to help in stressful times. Hope you are too?
It is possible to be unemployed and a nice "guy" at the same time.
I'm using the word (guy), "unisexually". (not if that's a word), oh well. (LMAO)JK.
snm
to say no more.
sorry....that was just a form of speach.
you referred to me as a He.
well you guessed right.
LOL when you dont know... you guess.
I hope this site is no longer plagued with people misreading things and causing a stir.
Those of us who have been filing 79 weeks of benefits know that payment is on Wednesdays when we certify on Mondays. Also those that had their call-in date yesterday (Monday) if you call and check your balance, you will see that 2 weeks has been deducted so it looks like we'll get the 2 weeks tomorrow. Hope all those other states that are delaying EUC benefits with B.S. excuses to the unemployed, should be reprimanded by the DOL.
I agree, these States that do not have their systems up & running by now, should be called out. In my personal opinion, Illinois has their act together.
When you visit any Government office in person to take care of business, you might agree that most of the staff moves so slow that, Rigamortis can set in at any time. I am happy to say that, Illinois has some of the “fastest” slow staffers in the system. (Nice job IDES).
Some of YOU folks are funnier than SNL. Time to leave the Man/Child * Woman/Child to themselves.
How is this comment a valuable contribution to this forum. You are so obsessed with dispensing insults that you are beginning to become,
(as Say More said) “INVISIBLE”.
F1099
paulette. We appreciate you what you're trying to do but leave it alone because some people can't handle the TRUTH.
Illinois improved their computer system IDES back in the 80's when the unemployment rate was double-digit, they continue improving the system well into the 90's when the rate was low. I guess the OTHER states didn't have or want to take the time to do the same. Now its up to all of us to help them so this doesn't happen again, there are more extensions down the road ppl so you better be making the calls and emailing to all the powers that be in your state that is taking 6+ weeks to start benefits on HR 3548!.
IDES WEBSITE, says the offices will be closed Thanksgiving day AND the day after. So last business day for the IDES offices is tomorrow Wednesday.
pawlette
How is this comment a valuable contribution to this forum.
(Some of YOU folks are funnier than SNL. Time to leave the Man/Child * Woman/Child to themselves.)
You are so obsessed with dispensing insults that you are beginning to become, (as Say More said) “INVISIBLE”.
Employment Security Closed Thanksgiving and Friday.
Banking holiday might affect payments
JN,
Thanks for the info. I've been collecting through Calif. as I've moved to Washington state. It's been okay. I've exhausted all of my benefits. Was just wondering if anyone has gotten a letter yet, gotten through on the phone, or knows anything that's not on the Cal EDD site. Been trying to call, cause I don't want to just trust that they'll contact me, and it's tough.
To Say No More,
Sorry when I was writing that (referring to HE) I couldnt really say "they" because you are one person.
and He/She takes too long to type.
Yes I know you were joking. :P
This forum needs to get back on track.
People need to read before they react and spread misinformation that was not really delivered by others but in their own minds.
GW,
No need to apologize.
Truth be told, your assumption was correct, (I am a "He").
I was just using humor to take a break from the stress and misery
discussing our unfortunate situation. It does help.
I agree, we all need to stay on topic in this forum.
snm
FYI for anyone living in Georgia...
The Department began mailing notices on November 19, 2009. The notices provided instructions on how to apply for these additional extended benefits. The first payable week is the week of November 8-14, 2009. Payment(s) will be released on December 11, 2009, for individuals meeting all the eligibility requirements.
Glad to see people are getting their money, albeit slowly but surely. I think we all knew it was just up to each individual state, with some being slower than others. For those that still haven't heard anything yet, I sure hope your state gets its act together as soon as possible. However, as long as you are eligible for this extension, you will be contacted, and you will receive the full allotment of Tier 3 UC authorized by this extension. As congress is aware of the so-called glitch in the Tier 4 implementation, I fully expect them to address and adjust as needed, and possibly implement even more extensions on into 2010, although, as we saw with this extension, there may be a gap where some of us won't be receiving benefits. Eh, just never know, lol.
You know your way around this web site and topic fairly well so, I need your help. I know they divided the thread a couple of days ago and can’t figure out why. Also, I noticed poster’s have the capability to edit their comments in the reply format. How do you do this?
to dimwitted.
if you make a new post there are 2 icons on your posting. Edit and Reply.
they split the thread i believe because there were 2 news reports in a relatively short period and a single forum would have been flooded.
just my opinion
Where can I find this edit tab?
Perhaps I need a new PC or someone that knows how to use it, I don't have an edit tab in my browser.
Thanks for trying to help...
aka/dimwitted
it should be right below what you just typed
I saw all the comments made on section 8, there are many who are wrong and many who are right.
lol,,,section 8 is a program to help people get back on there feet, its a program gear towards the low income or no income. But I work there. And its not most of the time the people that come in for the program fault. Its the workers fault. You have really lazy workers there, and some only there to make the good money section 8 pays them. Yes section 8 has it's police department which is paid more than the city police. way more and some do less to nothing and really really don't want to arrest knowone.
The program is not only there to help you get on your feet, it's there to help fulfill a dream, if you go in and get the right worker, he or she will tell you the advantages you have, and give you all that the program offers.
I've seen some get on the program with these offers, and not come back, indicating that they only wanted the home and to continue on welfare. It is said in the office that more males take care of a home better than the females, some workers would rather help a male getting on the program than a female.
As a worker of section 8, I have seen why, it is more females that come in some even looking for trouble, this is why you get the lazy workers, or they just done with all the abuse they are getting.
But like I said it's not all the people fault, what i mean is that we did have a clerk who would go beyond himself helping a person get on the program, yes the person could be on the wait list, but some how he would help that person reach the top of the waitlist, and ask that person for nothing, male or female.
I saw him take over a bad interview with a young woman, whose rep was asking a personal question, he went to the rep and told her that he would do that interview. when the rep was gone, he ask the lady what was the problem, the lady said that she has children, and the rep wanted to know how dose she receive her income, when she has no income, then she on her own without him asking, told him how she makes her money, they he finished the interview the correct way, without using what she told him. He told her to come back tomorrow, with a letter that says on it that you have no money and makes no money, have it certified by the check cashing place, the lady did what he said and he waited for her the next day, in that week that lady went to a briefing to recieve her voucher.
This clerk took another interview from another bad rep, this time the person getting on the program was male, and the rep, was again asking for things not required, and that clerk heard that. he sat down and began his interview, and saw that nothing was wrong, he continued with the male and the interview was over in 20ty minutes, since they had time, the clerk told him of the program and the advantages it has, the other male did not know that, and was excited to receive that information.
Time and time again I saw this clerk do clerk work to the program managers work. and pretty soon his name got around where people were comming in asking for him. And he began to do other people jobs while they sat,
Another time, again, it was a male that come to see a rep, the male looked really nervous, then this clerk walk up to him and sat him behind the desk and ask him what he needs, the interview started, and at the end of the interview, the nervous dude said he was only nervous because of all the suits walking around, and was glad he got him, because they both had on jeans and a tee shirt.
When you make yourself appear equal, it's better to communicate with others.
Why I ran this whole topic, because we have had many good workers like him, I have been with section 8 for 19yrs, and it seems that all the good workers get laid off, workers who could make a difference in someones life.
So all the time, it is not the people, it's the higher ups.
To L8T section 8 worker:
Although your message was long-winded and slightly off topic, I appreciate your insight. My previous comment days ago regarding the fraudulent recipients of section 8 is substantiated by your own realization that, (it’s the higher ups) and you are correct. The main reason why they methodically eliminate the proper policing of this program is because, it’s unofficially designed to provide hand-outs in exchange for a democratic/liberal vote.
But thanks for trying over the past 19 years.
OH MAN say no more,
you may have just opened up a political debate in this forum.
Not from me but you know how others are.
you shouldnt have said this.
it’s unofficially designed to provide hand-outs in exchange for a democratic/liberal vote.
That is going to trigger a frenzy.
GW, perhaps you're right but, (Not to worry), I will inform anyone that wishes to discuss this further to move over to the (official web site for section8 blogs) at
www.ousection8.com In the past I have engaged in some stimulating debates regarding the fraudulent recipients in this program. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for this program if used correctly.
Snm
tax person 1099. YAWN!!!!!
Another profound non-contribution from PAULETTE.
You’re almost there! Please keep trying to shed the anger and condescendence. The good news is; your combative insults are arriving in smaller quantities.
We all welcome you to get back on track and display a professional willingness to debate and help others understand the confusion over unemployment compensation benefits.
SNM
Certified on Monday & received the 2 wk direct deposit this morning. So glad IL-IDES upgraded their system and hoping those other states still lagging behind will do so asap because their are future extensions to come and NO ONE should have to wait 5-7 weeks for benefits to be issued.
How do I check the balance of Ui at IDES?
Simple question I know...but I am having issues.
Well we have a paulette TROLL at 08:20. I guess some kids never grow up! Well have fun troll. WISHING EVERYONE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY TOMORROW!
Does anyone have ANY idea how to figure this all out, or are we just supposed to sit here and let the IDES incompetents give us wrong info after wrong info, only to find out that one day, we're suddenly penniless? Why hasn't IDES posted anything new? They did the first day after Obama signed the bill...and then they yanked it from the site (or at least I don't see it anymore--it had been on the home page).
Hoping this is the real paulette;
I agree the IDES Web Site lacks vital information to help with any confusion.
I have not heard of any horror stories so far about eligible people having issues with certifying or disbursement of funds. Are you having trouble with certifying or disbursements?
What exact updated news are you looking for?
snm
Per the message below from the unemployedworkers.org web site, I have already contacted my state representatives -- I suggest everyone else do the same.
ARRA Reauthorization Campaign:
Existing programs for jobless workers that passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) will start phasing out at the end of 2009. Nearly one million Americans will not receive the 14-20 weeks of extended benefits promised to them by the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (Worker Assistance Act) if Congress fails to reauthorize the ARRA by the end of the year. We urge you to tell your member of Congress that the ARRA must be reauthorized without delay.
TAKE ACTION NOW:
Click here to contact your member of Congress to take immediate action on the issue of the ARRA reauthorization. Forward the action center link: http://www.unemployedworkers.org/sites/unemployedworkers/index.php/benefits to everyone you know. Please also call your member of Congress to make sure they hear the message loud and clear by dialing the congressional switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
i got a deposit today for 2 weeks on T3 benefits
Glad to hear the first IDES payout for T3 covers two weeks.
Don't spend it all in the same place! (thats easy to do now-a-days).
SNM
Hoping this is the real paulette;
I agree the IDES Web Site lacks vital information to help with any confusion.
I have not heard of any horror stories so far about eligible people having issues with certifying or disbursement of funds. Are you having trouble with certifying or disbursements?
What exact updated news are you looking for?
snm
Whats the deal with North Carolina? I never dreamed I'd be here at Thanksgiving and still no benefits. Next up is Christmas...will I still be here saying the same thing? Maybe Mayberry is in charge! Darn that Barney Fife!
Here we are 45 years latter and, we’re still blaming poor Barney Fife. Actually, “Howard Sprague”, Mayberry’s clerk would be the one to blame.
All kidding aside, It is possible, and this is only my opinion, that NC and other States are ignoring the word “EMERGENCY” in bill H.R.3548 by stalling to see how this 20 week glitch plays out at years end. This way they only need to program their systems once.
Remember when this extension first passed, how confused we all were about everything? Nobody knew what the heck was going on. Well, I'm pretty sure that the people working at the various state UC offices were/are just as confused as we were. Some of them still haven't solved their "glitches", but most have, evidenced by the slow-down in this forum, and also the people posting in here that they have finally been contacted and/or have actually received their first payout. There's obviously still some states that are behind, and I understand that you're anxious and need your money like right now, but please be patient and take comfort in the fact that...you WILL be contacted and ultimately will receive your UC.
More good news in employment: Initial jobless claims plunge to 466,000
That is supposed to be good news?
The only reason it went down is because companies cant lay off anymore without going out of business.
ever mornin i wake and i ask myself, is life worth livin or should i blast myself
You will always be remembered as a "murderer".
Just don't take anyone with you!
I ams havin a canned SPAM Thanksgivines today! I am glads I have somthins to feeds my kids.
Have a happys dayes and God blesses to alls!
Count your blessings. You have SPAM, and more importantly, you have KIDS...
Thanks for the Holiday Greetings and you have a GREAT DAY.
gonna get mes a bucka fryyyyy yicken n some chitlins yo, slap some grease on dis ho
peace out
hope you get the bird today yo
For Unemployed_Troll
I would like to take a moment and express my thanks for, “Unemployed_Troll” for all the professional solutions with uplifting advice while helping us all get through these finical doldrums.
Happy Thanksgiving
cs06
Correction:
Regarding the above comment.
(Through all these "financial" doldrums).
cs06
Exactly! Thats seems be all you get on this site is stupid and repetitive questions. Like to do you think my money will be there tomorrow? Why would anybody on this site know that, and if they're honest who would they really want to answer it?
unemployed_troll 21:59. Spoken from a person that obviously has not been without benefits since August or September. There is NO excuse for some states to be issuing EUC benefits per HR 3548 and other states still trying to figure out what the heck to do & how to do it. Hundreds of thousands of jobless ppl exhausted their benefits the end of August, HR 3548 passed the Congress on 9/22nd and it took the Senate 6 wks to finally pass the bill and now these same decent ppl have to wait 6+ weeks because their state didn't make the necessary investments to improve their employment security system AND train their Reps in the proper perspective to answer questions. HR 3548 is not complicated bill so what YOU are doing is what these lagging behind states are doing and that is making excuses for their ineptness plain & simple!. Also keep in mind that there are more extensions to come, so are these same unemployed ppl going to have to wait 6+ weeks each time?? No they should not be patience BUT should raise holy hell for their states to come into the 21st century! HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! To ALL of us and especially those that are still waiting & waiting!! The end of next week will be 1 MONTH after HR 3548 has been signed and CA FL TN KY OH and many other states haven't issued EUC benefits at all.
I don't think they(the states)have the authority(or the funds) to ever anticipate that something will be passed as a law. You'd waste a lot of money doing it that way. You have to wait until it is in fact a law.
The harsh reality is, there are probably a lot of different comp apps used by these states(some antiquated), and there are certainly many different scenarios of eligibility they must code, so each state will be very different.
That some states have said nothing is absolutely ridiculous.
I stills waintins for mines monies to restarts!!!
Yo yo Carrie keeps yo heads up sista I be gots yo back fo rreels dont hesitate to contemplate the confiscate of da systems my brothas and sistas them greenbacks on the train and you be served or else gonna be some cappin up in dis peace.
Is there anyone else in the IDES/Chicago system that Certified this past Wednesday (11/25) that did NOT receive a direct banking deposit today?
I’m hoping it’s just the Holiday delay…
Ok I do have a question and am hoping someone will be able to help. I got a letter saying that my benefit year ended on November 8 2009, and also told me to certify on this past Wed the 25th, which I did. I have not had any money deposited into my account. So I called teleserve. The system said I have money in my account and that my new benefit year ends on Nov. 8 2010. But it also said that I may be possiable ineleigable. Does anyone know if the extension applies to me.
When did your tier 2 BYE end?
Before we get nervous, let's give the banks one more day due to the Thaksgiving holiday. All my paperwork and teleServe is identical to yours.
I got this off the IDES web site.
November 24, 2009
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday. As such, the Federal Reserve is closed on Thursday, Nov. 26. Customers scheduled to receive payments this week might receive it one day later. Although IDES offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, services are available on this website.
Can someone Please help!
Did anyone receive a direct banking deposit today from Wednesday’s IDES certification?
Week 82 I think it was around Sept 19th. I will say a prayer for us!!!
Week 82 did you call teleserve to check your balance? Did it also tell you that you may be ineligable??
Diana,
When I checked tele-serve today, ($774.00) was deducted from the new 13 week balance I received last week or so. It appears my bank has not yet made it available due to the Holiday. I will keep checking. I hope this is your case as well?
If in your case; when checking Tele-Serve, they told you that you are not elligle, you may want to visit your local office ASAP. Espicially if a teleserve balance was indicated at he time of certification and then removed.
What exactly does tele-serve tell you regarding your balance?
Compare your today's balance against the new 13 week balance everyone received last week.
You folks are really acting & sounding childish! You certified on Wednesday with the possibility mentioned on this very thread that you might not get your benefits until Monday, so if diana can take a chill pill it would beneficial.
Prescribing one chill pill for all different work cases is the practice of a “run-a-way horse doctor.
If you would clean your glasses, (Diana says that today, teleserve told her that she might be “ineligible”). She has a right to ask questions just like you have a right to be condescending.
ppl if you certified wednesday then you should know there was no transactions done the following day (Thanksgiving Day) so today is like yesterday which means NO benefit deposit until Monday. Many ppl had already discussed this as happening so it appears you folks aren't on this site very often. The worse is over,HR 3548 is law and IL IDES started in 2wks so calm down you sound like hysterical children.
I certified Tuesday and got my direct deposit today, so many people I owe that it will leave me with nothing but I'm not complaining but grateful.
Diana. If you exhausted 79 weeks of benefits then you would be eligible for HR 3548. Usually when the BYE ends the person has to go into the IDES office and complete a updated claim sheet so they can put you back in the system with a NEW BYE ending in 2010. To my knowledge this is not automatically done by IDES so not sure how your year changed to 2010 without any input from you. If your DD is not in your account Monday then you need to head to your nearest IDES office because its your BYE making you ineligible.
My original BYE was 4/09.
They did automatically update it to 2010.
I may have called and possibly did it over the phone.
Dont remember for sure.
I know that I didnt have to fill out any papers.
Well thank you to the nice people that gave me some good info. I have not been on this site before today. And you will have to excuess me if I am a little nervous, times are very hard for all of us and everytime I see light at the end of the tunel it goes away the very next day!!!!
Diana,
Welcome to this site. You will discover that it's mostly used be kind and courteous people all stuck in the same life raft together trying to compare and decode all the confusion.
I sincerely hope your benefits are simply stalled at your bank due to Yesterday’s Holiday. Check again Tomorrow, bank accounts generally update after midnight.
I have a similar problem to Diana... but I've only (only!)been on unemployment for one year, I think 50 weeks. I received notice that my benefit year ended 11/08 and a new claim would be filed.
The last week I received anything for was 11/7. Paid on the 16th.
11/18 I received wage info sheet stating that I was ineligible for regular unemp because I didn't earn enough but that I may be eligible to receive emergency compensation (EUC).
11/24 I receive the usual statement of certification - for 12/07! Nothing for the three weeks between 11/8 and 12/7 . I call in anyway this last Monday and am certified. I checked, and i have money for about 6 months in teleserve balance.
11/25 I receive a form stating I am inelegible for benefits for weeks of 11/14 and 11/21, that I need to refer tothe adjudicator's determination. Huh? I don't have that...
So, I need to go in Monday don't I? This is screwed up, right? Because I swear I'm looking for work, applying for jobs, but nothing and my savings are running out.
I didn't tell my mom about this at Thanksgiving, didn't want to worry her, but I'm now looking around the apt. to see what I can sell so I can pay my rent...
People, does this sound like it's just a mistake or am I screwed?
Thanks much,
beej
Chicago
Diana. Direct Deposit is NOT on Saturdays so it will be Monday if you are eligible. When my BYE ended I could not get a LIVE person on the phone to find out what was going on, after 2 days I got my butt to the nearest IDES office and had to complete a " Claim Information Sheet", the gentleman who waited on me told me they had to update the info in the system and create a new BYE, that was February 2009.
Anyone who ends their BYE will be ineligible per IDES terminology until they get a new BYE, and that requires a visit if you can't reach a Claims Rep over the phone. I personally don't trust over the phone because of so much misinformation that goes on but if you feel comfortable and can do that over the phone then get his/her name and they may tell you to wait for your certification letter because thats what happened to me.
beej. No you aren't screwed, your BYE will make you ineligible until IDES puts you back into the system with a new BYE year of 2010. If you can speak to a live person Monday then thats good but if not then you should go into your nearest office so they can put you back in the system. You are still eligible for the remaining Tiers.
Thanks, paulette and A. I've never been unemployed this long, it is so scary, it's hard to think positive.
I will go down Monday ti IDES and talk to someone and hope for the best.
Happy weekend!
beej
A chill pill would be good! The posters on this blog like to scare themselves and then want others on this site to give them some false assurance thats its all good, when they can get to the bottom of it sooner by putting in their own work. (and know its accurate)
You are a pretty salty person.
YOU have never listened to the advise of others?
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND LEAVE THIS FORUM WITH YOUR NEGATIVE AND INFORMATIONLESS POSTS.
YOU ARE THE ONE THAT NEEDS A CHILL PILL.
You contribute nothing.
The KEY word is listen. dont take it as law. but if enough have the same answers, you can pretty well figure that it is the truth.
Just came back to see if there was any more useful input.
Hedonistic, you are a troll jerk.
I have been calling the office and it just rings or I get a busy signal. I wanted to know what others knew, it helps because govt. offices can be very unfriendly and undependable.
There is no advice to listen to on this site. The problem is that these answers are all over the place. Its risky and misleading, and when somebody really does get hurt, it can be looked at that they were reading things that were just wrong. Is that how you want it?
One good thing is that once this happens you will not see them on here again.
Oh yeah WTH is a pretty salty person? Must be that unusual midwest speak.
why are you here then?
every one has different and same situations.
any help gives an insight.
If EVERYTHING on this forum is wrong, why is it up and informative?
You are basically saying EVERYONE here is dumb and a liar.
you keep repeating yourself ALL THE TIME.
In your opinion they should just call this forum "CALL YOUR OFFICE"
you are about the most repetetive poster that there is.
salty
1. to have a bad attitude towards someone or something.
If you know EVERYTHING you would have know that.
hedonistic. THANK-YOU! That was what paulette was trying to tell them but they chose to become defensive and petty instead. If anyone has been collecting 79 weeks of unemployment benefits then they know about the BYE, the direct deposit, the IDES letters and there language but I think they like playing the feel sorry for me games instead of taking care business themselves.
Personally i know about all that.
But some others DONT.
I guess you and hedonistic are TOO DAMN SMART to have to resort to ASK A QUESTION!!!!
And TOO DUMB to give a educated answer.
beej Is a perfect example of how helpful things sites are for those that TRUELY need advise and are sincere. You are eligible but wouldn't be able to certify for your weeks retro back to 11/8 until ides puts in back in the system as ACTIVE.
Hello all....was scrolling back to see if any Wednesday call dates received payment today...For what it's worth a dedudtion was made on my account also just havn't received the funds yet....had a feeling it would take till Monday.
But my repetitivness do not involve the same mindless questions over and over. I did come to this board originally to maybe learn something, but like so many of these blogs its a lets feel sorry for ourselves/commiseration type crowd. I ask questions--yes, but I need to feel that its not a speculation/lets pick the best answer kind of place.
I enjoy it to the point where I can see people not coming back and only hope they figured it out on there own...its a guilty pleasure thing.
And this is not the only place I make comments.
"salty person" We don't talk like that where I'm from. And if you did you would be definitely called out on it.
I DO NOT OFFER ADVICE, ASK FOR ADVICE OR GIVE BEST GUESS ANSWERS, IT DOES NO ONE ANY GOOD ESPECIALLY ME...GIVE THAT A LITTLE THOUGHT!
For GW IL.
After reading your battle of the wits with Hedonistic,
“You are, without a doubt, the undisputed winner”. Hedonistic is not consistent with his contributions and drastically fails to comprehend the prime purpose of the forum. He lacks patience and compassion when dispensing his thoughts. People are broke, scared, confused while searching for solidarity. They are trying to learn of other people‘s experiences in substitution for the States major lack of information and procedures. Some information and advise from this web site “can be” considered a “placebo”, but nevertheless is helpful and kind and can offer some peace of mind.
I also wondered why Hedonistic can’t refrain from communicating with all of us “in his own words” buffoons. Actually, "I do" know why. This is his “Placebo affect for coping with being unemployed and unproductive. The only difference is, he needs to be unkind and mean. We all could do without that!
Nice Going "GW" and to "Hedonistic", try harder.
Thank you
I have been very consistent. I am constantly trying to get some of these people to stand on your own and work things out for themselves -- I call it negative reinforcment. The touchy-feely stuff is ineffective. At this point the circumstances of unemployment are now just a part of what I'm doing here.
To Hedonistic,
You offer a valid point. Negative reinforcement is an futile exercise. However, I believe that people have the right to assemble facts and information from this forum and use their own power of discernment to move forward without being insulted. I agree, if they choose to come to rely on what they read without confirmation or research then unfortunately for them, it will always be, “garbage in, garbage out”. Scolding these persistent harlequin’s is also a futile exercise.
Please know that, I do admire your attention and commitment by informing more people not to totally rely on this web sites answers and solutions. I guess I’m asking, try using honey instead of vinegar. If that does work then just ignore them and focus on the needy. We both know that even “silliness” needs to run it’s course. No need to frustrate yourself.
I apologize for my unsolicited suggestions. I guess this is my way of feeling productive.
Tip of the Day.
If you need to click on the scroll down arrow tab while composing your comment, your message can be considered, "long-winded".
However, when leaving a longer comment/question/answer,
try using paragraphs. This seperates your thoughts and can make for more desirable reading.
To Real Moderator:
If you are searching for an assistant, please feel free to contact me. As you may know from this site's topic, I'm currently unemployed and looking for honest work.
To hedonistic.........yes you have...congratulations. Just in case it's escaped you the folks on these threads are long term unemployed....They've had all the negativty they can stand....Thank you.....Their lives haven't exactly been working out the way they had hoped lately...Many are looking for a little support during a very difficult time in their lives.
Belated Thanksgiving greetings.....now please can it....thank you
Fortunately....but unfortunately, I am new to this extension of unemployment benefits. After working for the same company for 10 years, I was laid off on June 19th and filed for benefits on the next business day June 22nd. I received my first unemployment benefits payment on July 10th.
So my question is will I qualify for the new extension recently signed by the President? If not, is there any other way I can apply for an extension. I live in Illinois.
Thanks for your help.
The end of the year date is a confusing topic for federal funds.
You should get IL State EB benefits.
Unfortunately some. not all on this site are looking to be pacifyed. I've said before I am not looking down on the unemployment situation itself.
These threads are not that useful, so what I want to point out is there are legit resources like your employ ofc. that will have the answers your looking for. But if your here to escape the truth well that is deluding yourself and sounds like your covering your eyes to avoid whats really going on.
Believe me the people downtown do not want to hear "well somebody told me or I heard that" Thats the bottom line.
OK MOM, WE GET YOUR POINT!!
To Hedonistic,
You offer a valid point. Negative reinforcement is an futile exercise. However, I believe that people have the right to assemble facts and information from this forum and use their own power of discernment to move forward without being insulted. I agree, if they choose to come to rely on what they read without confirmation or research then unfortunately for them, it will always be, “garbage in, garbage out”. Scolding these persistent harlequin’s is also a futile exercise.
Please know that, I do admire your attention and commitment by informing more people not to totally rely on this web sites answers and solutions. I guess I’m asking, try using honey instead of vinegar. If that does work then just ignore them and focus on the needy. We both know that even “silliness” needs to run it’s course. No need to frustrate yourself.
I apologize for my unsolicited suggestions. I guess this is my way of feeling productive.
Believe it or not, there are a handful of poster's on this web site that offer accurate, concise and, professional knowledge which even the employment security office’s paid personnel, could not deliver. For that alone, this site is helpful if used correctly.
I've received unemployment for 79 weeks, however, I haven't received a certification letter in the mail for this new extension. My benefits expired in September and I still haven't been able to find employment. I was hoping to be able to certify this week because that's the information I was getting from multiple sources. After not getting the letter and not being able to certify via teleserve, I called my local office. The woman on the phone told me to be patient and wait to receive a letter. I asked is there some reason why I haven't and she repeated her line about being patient. Has anyone had a similar experience?
The woman on the phone should have had more info than that.
Did she ask for your personal info?
There should have been a better explanation.
It seems there are a few states that are very slow but IL is not one of them.
So far all that i have seen here have recieved letters and issued call in days. Me included.
Unless there is an issue with ineligibility they should have stated that when you called.
They have all your info on the computer. You may have gotten a bad clerk. Try calling again and talk to someone else if you dont see something by monday.
I'm from Illinois. I will call again on Monday.
I justs wants mine checks to comes!!!
In the meantime, try improving your writing skills!
Confusedandbroke. Has your BYE expired recently? That you should have included in your comments because if it has then you are ineligible until IDES puts you back into the system, which I'm sure you know and also after 79wks on unemployment benefits you should really take the time and VISIT your local IDES office. Long-termed unemployed should know how the game is played when it comes to IDES and you should have received any letter from them by now because all of us received our letters and certified this week. Monday at IDES is going to be extra busy but you should really go and get your questions answered ASAP!
My "bye" expired in October. I've never had to visit my office because I usually get a letter in the mail. I've called in the past but they always tell me I will automatically be put back in the system and don't need to bother coming in. Seeing the all of you that are from Illinois got something in the mail I became alarmed because I didn't. Thanks for the information.
I do believe your questions were answered as to what to do, so why the strange comment this early morning. ALL of us want our checks and want to be employed!
I hopes they gets this fixed before Kwanza weeks..so I cans have agood one!!!
confusedandbroke...I'm the same as you. I live in NC and haven't received a letter yet, but did email the state a couple weeks ago and she said "it will be a few weeks". On the website, also mentions have to be patient. I'm getting nervous since I haven't received a letter or anything yet. Its almost December now. As of now, if I do qualify, it will be a nice back payment til November 8th atleast, but all I owe will take it right off the bat. I guess patience is the key.
I've been collecting in Calif. and as yet no letter. Sat. Nov.28.
Thats right go into the office and get the real answer...it may not be what you want to hear, but its the only answer that counts. Here it can be speculation and bad information.
I will say that I don't believe anyone is purposely giving wrong information/answers, its more best guess if anything.
Best guess may be true in some cases.
ALSO first hand experience is also true.
The office doesnt always give you a real answer.
As said by a poster before.. the office said.. "be patient and wait"
What kind of answer is that?
Those people are supposed to be professionals?
They have all the information. They should know.
You are really pushing "going to the office"
You must work there. I highly doubt you are ranting because job security is not an issue at this time.
Give it a rest.
Any little bit of info from someone else can be questioned and researched.
Children behaving badly-The plot continues! Nice to see not ALL unemployed are hurting financially, they just like to pretend they are.
this thread is running on a little too long...many of the same questions and aimless chatter over and over and over.
If nothing else these blogs and especially hedonistic and that ignorant fool carrie, are a diversion to my day.
I agree about hedonistic and the ignorant carrie
HEY JOSH!!! start a new post please
Just bookmark this page in place of the previous page.
EDIT: Never mind, that doesn't work. Sorry, lol.
You all are means and RUDE peoples!! I justs wants answers likes everyone elses!!
Well the TROLL is back and using MY NAME again! Don't be fooled folks.
Is anyone else experiencing this:
After replying to a comment from page 2, you are refreshed back into page 1.
I noticed this site just started using pages instead of starting a new thread. Just trying to figure out if this is a site glitch or, “my” browser..
Anyone please!
Usually they shut down the previous forum and start a new one, but he hasn't done that yet. There appears to be less and less people coming on here for legitimate questions/answers, as many of the people that have had questions these last several weeks have since received their answer, either in here or, in many cases, finally through the mail or over the phone. I guess my point is; tidying up this forum just isn't as much of a priority as it was before.
Does that for me too.
You should use it as a diversion, not a resource by any means.
The employ ofc answers are the ones they are going to go with, whether wrong or not, so using the comments on this site may be convenient but will likely lead to disappointment.
Thanks U_T & GW, I thought it was my PC’s browser settings acting up. Maybe Josh will attend to the “page glitch” soon and clean things up.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to convince "hedonistic" (the energizer bunny on an annoying mission, to flip off his "mean” button).
Good luck on that one.
(Confused and broke) is experiencing what thousands of people are going through at the Employment Security offices. Receiving,
No Information/Poor Information/Incorrect Information.
Some clerks are helpful and properly informed but, hard to find. These clerks are usually very busy balancing the books, adjusting the computer data, and working with Bloomington & Springfield main offices. These clerks are rarely available to help at the front counters or answer the telephones.
Some clerks are easy to find but, uninformed and not helpful. These clerks try hard, but just don’t cut the muster.
Some clerks are deliberately evil with absolutely no work ethic.
These clerks don’t even bother to appear busy or pretend to help you. Please try to stay far away from these “clerks”.
The automated system is highly proficient but, doesn’t solve everyone’s issues or problems. This web site has answered and solved many solutions communicating exactly how the “nuts & bolts” of the unemployment program works.
snm
I know I've seen a couple of NC posters on here, my question is have you received your letter from NC Employment Sec. yet?? I run every day to the mailbox and nothing yet. I keep thinking our new mailman has mis-delivered it or something. In fact, I'm not getting nearly the mail that I used to get. Has anyone else noticed the mail load has decreased by about half lately (esp. junkmail)
anyway, I'm getting frantic now. Absolutely out of borrowing power and don't know what I'll do. I'm almost at the end of this rope, hanging by a thread financially. Everything and I'm mean everything is about to crash down.Truck is just about to go (again...3rd transmission, power steering pump gone out completley, too much to mention). Power cut off notice, my last delay. Must MUST be paid by Thursday, Internet and phone about 2.5 months late and about to go.
No one to borrow any more money from. Advice??
Always good to VISIT your local IDES or whatever your state's unemployment office to get your questions answers by a LIVE person especially when it comes to your benefits being held up due to some Snafu and Especially since the reliability of what we're told over the phone is questionable as previous comments explained. And also for those ppl who live in states that haven't issued EUC benefits per HR 3548 yet, please remember that this cycle has to be STOPPED because there are 2-3 future extensions forthcoming and your employment security depts will be screwing their unemployed with unsubstantiated delays for more weeks and weeks! You ppl better get your elected Reps to demand they join the 21st Century as IL NY and other states have done years ago.
I tried to contact my representatives and they are all over the world now , taking trips, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in Europe on wine testing and SC governor in Brazil doing an intern lady. The folks representing us are too busy with their own lives to concern with how poor people are. Impeach Sanford!
Here's the latest info from North Carolina:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/6461667/
say's it will be the "end of the year" before we get our benefits!!!!!!!!! Another month! God help me. I'll be without power, phone and internet by then.
What kind of advice would you expect from this board? There are things than can be done and you can do it...hang in there!
I've said before I don't offer advice or ask for it on boards such as these.
To hedonistic:
I am totally “fed-up” with your insensitive drivel and pathetic sense of community. Your vexatious mentality has plagued this web site for much too long now. Please re-examine your motives for disrupting this forum’s continuity and progression. You are not changing the world by regurgitating the same obnoxious narrow-minded point day after day. This personality flaw could hinder your future career. Please get help! PLEASE…
truth
Well said Say No more
Maybe explicit but Nothing mean about it!
hey hedonistic dude! you must love to be hated. I never saw someone so obsessed in getting others to stop using this site, by using it yourself everyday… you sick dude. read- a- book. Try the Holy Bible.
AMEN LAZERATH!!!
He/She doesnt contribute anything so why post the same thing over and over and over.
IT stated "i dont give advice or ask questions"
WHY THE HELL ARE YOU HERE!!!!!!
the only advice you give is call the office. 1000x over.
we arent stupid.
if you cant get thru to the office you ask friends.
thats what we all here are is friends. you are not one of them
Hedonistic contradicts his own crusade. HE IS NOT CONSISTENT…. His only consistency is his daily drivel.
Rob-NC. I read that link and I am shocked that any state would tell their unemployed no EUC benefits because of system upgrade, without the facility burning down to the ground! I hope all of you are calling & emailing your Governor to put a stop to this "until end of the year" nonsense. How are people suppose to survive til 2010 when this HR 3548 was designed to be EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION?. Horrible way to teach fellow citizens not living in a 3rd world country BUT the USA!.
to say no more,
i am also fed up with hedonistic.
best thing to do is ignore now.
we all made our point (and made his own) that he is an ass and has nothing to help here but negative comments DAILY.
GW IN IL.
Of course your right! It just saddens me when someone new stumbles onto this site all confused and scared searching for shared experiences and any helpful info, “Hedonistic” is always there to remind them what fools they are.That sounds EVIL to me.
These are constructive comments. Friends??? WHATEVER!
I see the board is not as active as it once was, and thats good. But there are the still the clueless and occasional curious posters around...and so as the saying goes -- none so blind as those who will not see. But eventually they all figure it out or move on.
Why am here? It did start as curiousity, but now its can't miss.
THERE IT IS, you finally admitted it! You are nothing more than a "weekend warrior", a “sniper” hiding behind your keyboard for “clueless victims”. These folks are stranded traveler looking for shared experiences to help them help themselves. Why can't you see the evil behind your philosophy?
let’s face it, you don’t have a constructive bone in your body…
(Say no more).
It seems everyone here has an internet connection and obviously a computer which means a roof, so it appears you have it better than the truly destitute. Somehow I have a feeling you will all get through this.
Any public library offers internet access.
Only you can decide when it’s time to stop embarrassing yourself.
You continue to display your lack of everything.
Admitted what? that I like coming to this board? Yes and if I get across an alternative to what is slung around here, I feel good about it. Some on here seem a little thin-skinned.
Believe me you dont need false hope or fake sincerity.
Hedenistik;
help me understand U. Is ther anyone on this site that has contributed correct answers or possibly help someone with good info?
To lazerath:
Intelligent questions are NOT hedonistic’s forte. I wouldn’t expect a response from him.
However, if your question was Not rhetorical, you can depend on the generous and accurate information from (unemployed_troll), just to name a few.
Yes Lazerath there is alot of good info here from people with correct answers and good info.
Dont listen to hedonistic.
To Rob_NC...contact your local media. Ask them to do a story on how are unemployed individuals supposed to survive until the end of the year?! I researched some newspaper contact info:
news@wsjournal.com
Winston Salem Journal
ajohnson@news-record.com (Editor)
Greensboro News & Record
My PRAYERS go out to all the unemployed in NC.
I could'nt tell you if anything posted here really was correct -- there seems to be so many thoughtless questions and answers its difficult to know what actually people know or make up.
What the the public library. We were not talking about what services are available. Its about the majority that have homes and internet and comment on unemployment sites...believe me there are less fortunate people out there. Again I'm sure you will all get through this.
Oh yeah I haven't asked any questions, not here anyway. I notice they're only a few regulars left, I guess some do get it.