Well, this sucks

[days_unfolding]

A while back, I reapplied for unemployment payments. At first, the unemployment office sent me a note stating that I was not eligible because I didn't work last year. Then I received a Notice of Unemployment Claim Award. Then I received a note stating that I needed to attend an interview at a local employment office.

The interview was really a demo of some online tools. When I told the interviewer that I hadn't received any unemployment checks yet, he called an office in Sacramento to check on the status of my claim. They said that I wasn't eligible because I didn't work last year. When I asked why I received the Notice of Unemployment Award, they said that the system was sending out false awards. (My tax dollars at work.) When I asked why I received the note stating that I needed to attend the interview, they said that the computer picks Social Security numbers at random. Bah.

The interview wasn't a total loss. The interviewer showed us a tool that lists all the companies in the area that employ people with a certain job title. The information includes a telephone number and street address. That tool was worth the price of admission (in this case, aggravation). He also told me that all the resources in the employment office were available to me even if my unemployment claim is invalid. I might go there for some extra interview practice, although I've had plenty of interviews.

I left to find that a bird had shit all over my car. Clearly not my day -;)

Comments

[cyberpigue.livejournal.com]

What a drag. Maybe the info will turn you on to a job. Back in the early eighties when my first AF enlistment was up I went to the employment office nearly every day and made friends with one of the guys there. He found me lots of work to do until a permanent job came up. I don't know how tough it is to get in yours, but if it's not a wait in line all day sort of thing, maybe that could work for you. A guy from the employment office recommending you (vs just referring you) goes a long way.

Where's your head at if you don't find what you are hoping for soon? You had talked at one time about self-employment. What options have you considered?

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Well, if I don't find what I'm hoping for soon, then I'll sell the condo and move, probably to Detroit. After I move, I'm interested in finding a franchise to buy to support myself now and while I'm in school. (I plan to get a Master's degree in Information and Library Science.) That's the convoluted path that I'm on.