by Paige
(Virginia Beach, VA)
I was laid off in March 08 and collected unemployment for 26 weeks plus 13 weeks extension. I have been seeking employment diligently! I have even moved in with family because I have not been able to find a job. I am doing odd jobs to make ends meet but these are cash paid jobs and are not reported. I was approved for a second filing - told that I had over $9,000 in unemployment benefits available to me. However I have been denied access to this money because I have not worked for another employer 240 hours or 30 days. This is not my fault. While I am still applying and interviewing for salaried positions - I have applied for hourly positions and no one is hiring. This is an 'old rule' - before the current recession. I really could use the unemployment money that I am due. I worked for 10 weeks in 2008 and made over $16,000. I have not worked since. All of my savings and 401k are gone. I am very desperate.
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