After 80 weeks of unemployment, hubby finally has a job (sort of)!

[Paula Sims]

Hi all,
Just wanted to share some good news. After 80 weeks of unemployment, my husband finally has a job and the salary isn't horribly bad. Ironically, it is with the same company that laid him off in 2008. The not so great news is that it's an 8 week contract and no guarantee of extension. But given that his benefits were about to expire, it's something.

The only question is, after that 2 month contract, if there's no more work, what happens with the unemployment? Does he go back on?


Thanks


Paula

[Tikki]

1. YAY...and hopefully the..

job will be extended.

Do something fun with the first paycheck.


The Tikkis

[livetohike]

2. Not sure about the unemployment, but Congrats to your

husband and the old adage is true. "It's always easier to find a job when you have a job." Hope it leads to something more stable.

[Jersey Devil]

3. depends on the state to collect again

I believe that in NJ you must have worked 20 out of the previous 52 weeks. It varies in other states, some you must have worked 2 quarters, etc. Google the unemployment office in your state to find out, but I doubt 8 weeks will qualify anywhere