Re: Laid Off

[Gene Kim-Eng <techwr -at- genek -dot- com>]

Thanks.

San Diego, CA area. Moved down here a few years ago for family reasons.
This is not such a good area for tech, especially if you are trying to
avoid the military-industrial complex, so I planned for the more frequent
down times. Time to work on dropping a few lbs while looking for the next
big thing. :)

Gene Kim-Eng

On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 4:37 AM, Robin Davidson <robin -at- robinsdesigns -dot- net>wrote:

>  Sorry to hear, Gene. What part of the world are you looking for a job in?
>
> Robin
>
> On 11/12/12 7:01 PM, Gene Kim-Eng wrote:
>
> Small world.  They got me on Friday.
>
> No matter how good you make someone's docs. if they can't find a way to
> keep their company from flopping it's all over.
>
> WRT the unemployment "base period,"  What's generally required is 18 month
> of employment since the last time you collected benefits.  In CA, where I
> live, if you were with your most recent employer for less than 18 months,
> then they add in expand the range of tracked income to the employer before
> that to calculate your income base period.  Just fill out the application
> and let them tell you that you're not eligible.  Don't second guess
> yourself.
>
> Gene Kim-Eng
>
>
> On 11/12/2012 9:42 AM, Robin Davidson wrote:
>
> Well, I suppose writers are some of the first to go. I was laid off at the
> end of the day Thursday due to fiscal reasons. I would appreciate it if
> anyone could connect me with anyone who may be able to help me in my search
> or if you would be so generous as to share any leads. I am located in
> Pittsburgh, PA. Relocating is not an option at this time.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Robin
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> "To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you can control or
> master."
>
> – Milton Glaser
>
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