by Nique
(Illinois)
I was just notified by my boss that my hours will be reduced next week. I have been with my company for two years. I currently work full time, 30 hours per week. My boss wants to cut me down to part time, 15 hours per week. I am expected to work three hours a day, five days a week but at the same time still pay the same amount in transportation costs. I can’t afford to do this. I am receiving have of my normal salary, but still paying the same amount of transportation cost as if I were still full time. My drive to work is approximately 23.50 miles one way and it takes one hour and 15 minutes due to construction traffic. I drive a Chevy Suburban and I spent about $70 a week on gas (with gas prices at $2.60/gallon) to get me to and from work. My hourly rate is $14.50 per hour. Is it worth it for me to keep my job? Can I quit my job because I can’t afford the transportation with my reduced hours and still get unemployment benefits in Illinois?
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