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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
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Ali
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Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Someone just mentioned it and so i'm curious... but do any of you SAHM's collect unemployment?
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Posted 3/27/09 10:01 AM  |
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cluprncs3
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/08 782 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
I don't ...I actually didn't know you could collect unemployment as a SAHM!
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:02 AM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Well, I did, but it was coincidental.
I lost my job a week before Christopher was born so I collected unemployment until he was 5 months old.
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:04 AM |
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KartveliT
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by cluprncs3
I don't ...I actually didn't know you could collect unemployment as a SAHM!
lol me either
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:05 AM |
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Chica
Cuteness!
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Erica
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
I put yes, but that's because I just recently became a SAHM after being let go from my job. You can't collect unemployment unless you are actively looking for employment and are ready, willing and able to work.
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:05 AM |
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iwed2005
LIF Adult
Member since 3/06 1389 total posts
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Julie
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
i did only because i was teaching and gave birth right when summer recess started. I actually just stopped collecting only cause it ran out.
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:07 AM |
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AOMom
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/06 856 total posts
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j
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by Chica
I put yes, but that's because I just recently became a SAHM after being let go from my job. You can't collect unemployment unless you are actively looking for employment and are ready, willing and able to work.
This is what I was going to write. You can't collect unemployment just because you are a SAHM. If you were laid off and are home with your kids as a result, you can collect if you are actively seeking employment and are fully intending to re-enter the workforce. When you sign your unemployment filing you are swearing that you are actively seeking employment and ready, willing and able to work.
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:08 AM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
Name:
Ali
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by Rooster
Posted by Chica
I put yes, but that's because I just recently became a SAHM after being let go from my job. You can't collect unemployment unless you are actively looking for employment and are ready, willing and able to work.
This is what I was going to write. You can't collect unemployment just because you are a SAHM. If you were laid off and are home with your kids as a result, you can collect if you are actively seeking employment and are fully intending to re-enter the workforce. When you sign your unemployment filing you are swearing that you are actively seeking employment and ready, willing and able to work.
Yeah see a friend of mine... her aunt collects it and she's been out of work for like a year. They just sent her a letter saying they were extending it too and she's not seeking any work.
ETA: i should add that she's in NJ.
Message edited 3/27/2009 10:12:02 AM.
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:11 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by KateDevine
Well, I did, but it was coincidental.
I lost my job a week before Christopher was born so I collected unemployment until he was 5 months old.
Same here, except I got laid off a week after DS & I came home from the hospital.
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:15 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
Member since 10/05 20369 total posts
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
No. However. My last place of employment paid me the entire 7 weeks I was on bedrest as well as DS's first 6 weeks of life (full salary).
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:18 AM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
Member since 8/06 7392 total posts
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Holly
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by Rooster
Posted by Chica
I put yes, but that's because I just recently became a SAHM after being let go from my job. You can't collect unemployment unless you are actively looking for employment and are ready, willing and able to work.
This is what I was going to write. You can't collect unemployment just because you are a SAHM. If you were laid off and are home with your kids as a result, you can collect if you are actively seeking employment and are fully intending to re-enter the workforce. When you sign your unemployment filing you are swearing that you are actively seeking employment and ready, willing and able to work.
Yeah see a friend of mine... her aunt collects it and she's been out of work for like a year. They just sent her a letter saying they were extending it too and she's not seeking any work.
ETA: i should add that she's in NJ.
I think technically you are only entitled to unemployment if you've been laid off for 6 months. Then you can apply for them to extend it for a year or more if you show proof that you are either actively looking or taking some kind of career advancement type classes.
Is she taking any online classes or something?
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:29 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
If anyone could collect UI just for being a SAHM there would be a LOT more SAHMs....
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:57 AM |
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rojerono
Happiest.
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Jeannie
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
My husband is a SAHD and he is collecting unemployment... BUT he is in a union and on a list so therefore is qualified as actively seeking a job.
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| Posted 3/27/09 10:59 AM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
I am collecting, but I got laid off while I was on maternity leave. Right now I am looking for freelance work so I can work from home, so I am actively looking for and ready to work.
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| Posted 3/27/09 11:15 AM |
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BeachMom
Love my 4 kiddos!
Member since 11/08 8346 total posts
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Kristie
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by Rooster
Posted by Chica
I put yes, but that's because I just recently became a SAHM after being let go from my job. You can't collect unemployment unless you are actively looking for employment and are ready, willing and able to work.
This is what I was going to write. You can't collect unemployment just because you are a SAHM. If you were laid off and are home with your kids as a result, you can collect if you are actively seeking employment and are fully intending to re-enter the workforce. When you sign your unemployment filing you are swearing that you are actively seeking employment and ready, willing and able to work.
Yeah see a friend of mine... her aunt collects it and she's been out of work for like a year. They just sent her a letter saying they were extending it too and she's not seeking any work.
ETA: i should add that she's in NJ.
As with unemployment anywhere. It depends on how often they check up on you to see if you are looking for a job and if on the off chance they find you a job and you turn it down.
I collected it with my DD just because i happened to be laid off the week before she was born. The timing couldn't have been better for it. And since i was on unemployment i was also able to apply for WIC with her and get formula, cereal and milk, which definitly helped since with my regular salary i would have never qualified for any assistance.
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| Posted 3/27/09 11:19 AM |
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AOMom
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/06 856 total posts
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j
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by BeachMom
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by Rooster
Posted by Chica
I put yes, but that's because I just recently became a SAHM after being let go from my job. You can't collect unemployment unless you are actively looking for employment and are ready, willing and able to work.
This is what I was going to write. You can't collect unemployment just because you are a SAHM. If you were laid off and are home with your kids as a result, you can collect if you are actively seeking employment and are fully intending to re-enter the workforce. When you sign your unemployment filing you are swearing that you are actively seeking employment and ready, willing and able to work.
Yeah see a friend of mine... her aunt collects it and she's been out of work for like a year. They just sent her a letter saying they were extending it too and she's not seeking any work.
ETA: i should add that she's in NJ.
As with unemployment anywhere. It depends on how often they check up on you to see if you are looking for a job and if on the off chance they find you a job and you turn it down.
Sure people play the odds, I'm not foolish to that. However the simple reality is that if you sign the paperwork stating you are ready, willing and able to work, etc. knowingly lying it is perjury. I am a disability attorney and this is the very reason why I do not accept clients who are currently on unemployment. It is perjury to tell one government agency that you can work, and that apply for benefits under another gov't agency claiming you are unable to work.
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| Posted 3/27/09 12:51 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Felice (aka LuckyBride2004)
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by Chica
I put yes, but that's because I just recently became a SAHM after being let go from my job. You can't collect unemployment unless you are actively looking for employment and are ready, willing and able to work.
Me as well.
As far as your friend's aunt, each week that she certifies for her benefits, she is entering information that she is actively looking for a job.
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| Posted 3/27/09 2:18 PM |
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astroqueen74
Vibrant Health
Member since 1/07 2822 total posts
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Karina
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
I'm about to become a SAHM and hopefully will be collecting unemployment as I am getting laid off as of July 1st.
Message edited 6/28/2009 9:47:27 PM.
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| Posted 6/28/09 9:16 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Momx100
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Before DS was born, I was afraid I'd get laid off. Now that he is here, I wouldn't mind getting laid off at all. It'd be great to be a SAHM and collect unemployment. If the economy doesn't turn around and there is another round of layoffs, I'll probably ask to get laid off.
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| Posted 6/28/09 9:34 PM |
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WhatNow
Say Cheese!
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
I was a working mom until getting laid off in March of this year so now I am a SAHM and collect unemployment. I knew a round of lay offs was coming and I was pretty sure I was going to get caught in it. That's exactly what happened.
After I was let go we of course had to let go of our nanny so now I am home with the kids. As unpleasant as it is to lose a job, especially in this economy, this was my only chance to ever be a SAMH so that is certainly a big plus in this otherwise unpleasant situation.
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| Posted 6/28/09 9:56 PM |
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astroqueen74
Vibrant Health
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Karina
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by WhatNow
I was a working mom until getting laid off in March of this year so now I am a SAHM and collect unemployment. I knew a round of lay offs was coming and I was pretty sure I was going to get caught in it. That's exactly what happened.
After I was let go we of course had to let go of our nanny so now I am home with the kids. As unpleasant as it is to lose a job, especially in this economy, this was my only chance to ever be a SAMH so that is certainly a big plus in this otherwise unpleasant situation.
Totally agree with you. Unpleasant but the time with your kids is so so precious. You will never get it back. I am looking forward to it..:)
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| Posted 6/28/09 10:02 PM |
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Susie715
LIF Infant
Member since 4/09 228 total posts
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Suzanne
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Bump
Can your prior employer notify Unemployment that you had a baby ?
I was collecting unemployment benfits while pregnant and just had my baby.... I did not file for benefits for the time I was in the hospital since technically I was not ready able, etc... But now that I am home, I am..
just wondering if u have to wait a certain amount of time to start filing again... I have close to 3mth of benefits left and would like to use them
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| Posted 9/2/09 11:11 AM |
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iwed2005
LIF Adult
Member since 3/06 1389 total posts
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Julie
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
your office has to notify the state that you have been laid off and then you can go online and file for unemployment.
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| Posted 9/2/09 11:46 AM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
Member since 3/08 10420 total posts
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Momx100
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Some days I wish that I would get laid off so that I could be a SAHM and collect unemployment.
I miss DS so much right now while I am at work. 
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| Posted 9/2/09 2:30 PM |
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steph4777
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Stephanie
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Re: Curious... unemployment... SAHM?
Posted by Susie715
Bump
Can your prior employer notify Unemployment that you had a baby ?
I was collecting unemployment benfits while pregnant and just had my baby.... I did not file for benefits for the time I was in the hospital since technically I was not ready able, etc... But now that I am home, I am..
just wondering if u have to wait a certain amount of time to start filing again... I have close to 3mth of benefits left and would like to use them
I doubt it. I was laid off during both of my pregnancies. I collected unemployment both times and even after I had the baby. No one ever checked or followed up.
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| Posted 9/2/09 3:24 PM |
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