Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 I am so sorry that happened . It might be a blessing in disguise though. Did they let you go because you couldn't do the job for physical reasons or to do with your health? Make sure you apply right away as it takes 6 months to get on. Hold on and try to keep your courage up, I know it is tough. Will you be able to make it financially until s,s, kicks in? Let us know how you are doing. This kind of thing can be so traumatic. Smiles to you, Job Termination > I have not posted often but have always read the e-mails from the group. But I need some support. I was terminated from my job this week and I am not sure where to go from here. I don't think I can physically go back to work so I guess I will have to apply for disability through the Social Security Administration. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 , I was terminated 1 1/2 years ago. Somehow still hanging in there--life has changed. First of all, apply for unemployment also. In WI here it pays for about 6 months. It takes a little while to get the first check and you have to call in or go online every week here and check in. It does not pay much--I am getting $244/wk and I had had a $11.00/hr job getting $442.40 per week. I know they are also talking about extending benefits again but it has not happened. This would be after your six months is up. Also, apply to temp agencies for part time work. I am registered with every temp agency in town. I am currently out of work again but have called all the temp agencies again. Maybe you could work part time to extend the unemployment. I was able to stretch mine to 11 months by working part time and only taking partial payments. Then a new benefit year kicked in and because I had worked the required number of hours I am getting it again. I was working until last week but now I have to tap into it. Then, most important--Take time for yourself and relax. There are a lot of people who are out of work and as I learned, it is not your fault. Companies just don't have the money to pay employees. Janet Sample in WI Job Termination > I have not posted often but have always read the e-mails from the group. But I need some support. I was terminated from my job this week and I am not sure where to go from here. I don't think I can physically go back to work so I guess I will have to apply for disability through the Social Security Administration. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks, Jen so much for your kind words. I need the support of people who understand. The reason they gave for terminating me was that my job position had been eliminated, so I will never know if my disability had any bearing on their decision. I think I can make it financially until the SS kicks in. I just hope I can make my family understand that I don't think I can go back to work physically. And you are right I was taught to believe that everything happens for a reason. Maybe God is trying to tell me it is time to stop and take care of my earthly body. I'll keep you posted. Young jlyoung@...> wrote:I am so sorry that happened . It might be a blessing in disguise though. Did they let you go because you couldn't do the job for physical reasons or to do with your health? Make sure you apply right away as it takes 6 months to get on. Hold on and try to keep your courage up, I know it is tough. Will you be able to make it financially until s,s, kicks in? Let us know how you are doing. This kind of thing can be so traumatic. Smiles to you, Job Termination > I have not posted often but have always read the e-mails from the group. But I need some support. I was terminated from my job this week and I am not sure where to go from here. I don't think I can physically go back to work so I guess I will have to apply for disability through the Social Security Administration. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 , I'm sorry about your job situation. I was terminated from a job last year because of my disability (which is blatantly illegal), and I spent three months searching and interviewing before I took my current job. It's not only difficult to deal with financially, but I was emotionally devastated and angry as hell. I filed a complaint with the US Dept of Labor, but did not take legal action against my former employer, since I'm still in the same industry. I didn't want to damage my reputation in any way. I briefly considered forgetting the whole idea and applying for disability, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I worked very hard to get where I am, and not working felt like I was giving up. I'm not doing myself any favors by pushing to work the hours that I do, but it keeps me sane and helps me to feel more " normal " . I wish you all the best in whatever you decide to do next. Theresa > I have not posted often but have always read the e-mails from the group. But I need some support. I was terminated from my job this week and I am not sure where to go from here. I don't think I can physically go back to work so I guess I will have to apply for disability through the Social Security Administration. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 , why were you terminated? Were yoiu not able to do your job, or would they not make provisions to help you do your job? What kind a work did you do? Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 I'm sorry to hear that you lost your job. I will be thinking of you as you travel the road to making decisions and getting things worked out. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 06:14:14 -0800 (PST) > To: > Subject: Job Termination > > I have not posted often but have always read the e-mails from the group. But I > need some support. I was terminated from my job this week and I am not sure > where to go from here. I don't think I can physically go back to work so I > guess I will have to apply for disability through the Social Security > Administration. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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