Unemployed and Trying Stories; Diligently Looking for Work
November 3, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized
We would like to thank you all for your unemployed and trying stories. We encourage you to send us emails with your stories! Please vote on the Unemployment Benefits Extension poll as well!
- i am on this stuff but would rather be working so anyone that says we are lasy wishes to trade places i would be happy to trade and thay can have that easy money except its not that easy and further if anyone wishes to work 3 days which would open up 3 days for us who would desire to get off the unemployment lets do that , now what you say dif story when the shoe is on your foot and why are the heads playing games with us more finacially challenged voters play games with the big money u will get more past the bill and let us get on with our lives and let the economy grow again and stop giving the monet to the banks
- I think unemployment benefits should be extended because this period of time is unlike any other we have seen in most of our lifetimes. I have been working since I was 15 years old (am now 48), and have NEVER filed for unemployment until March of this year when my construction related job dried up.
Now, there are still no homes being built and other than a little remodeling, the industry is suffering badly. The new homeowner $8000 tax credit only helps get rid of existing inventory, and is not putting people back to work – at least not in our market. Even so, lenders are hesitant to lend money to builders to start building again, so the cycle just continues.
So many people like myself have prided themselves on never taking unemployment – we just went and found another job if we lost ours. But now, there are no jobs to find. Unemployment insurance is the only thing keeping my family afloat right now, and sadly, it may not even do that much longer. What’s the next wave going to be – mass foreclosures and bankruptcies from good people that always paid their bills and now simply just can’t?
If Washington can’t find it in themselves to pass this legislation, then how about coming up with some REAL ideas to get people back to work, like maybe getting manufacturing to return to the U.S.
Thank you.
Patt Seyller
- Thank you for your website Unemployed and Trying. What is happening right now in Congress with regard to this issue is incomprehensible to say the least. Like everyone who has posted on your site, I have done what is asked of me. I diligently look for work, EVERYDAY! Granted, jobs are posted on all search engines, but when 200-300 ppl a day apply for that job, it is increasingly discouraging. I am this close to sitting in the dark and losing access to my computer. I have exhausted my benefits and find it mind blowing that these Senators are arguing over amendment’s with regard to Acorn and Home tax credits. Standing on principle! The irony in that statement is so over the top. I have visited and I’m registered with a state employment agency; I’m told they get 300 walkins a day looking for work. Even telemarketers are loathe to hire. No more principle, please, just pass unemployment extension. I have called Senators on both sides of the aisle, I only hope it does some good, I will continue to do so each and everyday. Thank you again for your site.
UPDATE: We have had an amazing response to this issue! If you would like to write an article to those in Washington as to why YOU think unemployment benefits should be extended please email them to jwojdylo@subprimeblogger.com. If your article is free of profanity and any direct insults we will be more than happy to post it here on Unemployed and Trying so you can send the link to anyone you choose.
Author: Jesse Wojdylo
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