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    February 7, 2010

    Anonymous asked: I have been unemployed since May '09...And went from manic (searching frantically for a job, considering several employment/ career options) to utterly depressed (completely withdrawn, don't see/call any friends, never leave the house, crying every day, no longer do anything. Spend entire day in bed, rarely read---I feel as though my intellect has severely suffered...I feel like I'm a in a bottomless pit) I'm too broke and have no insurance to even get examined by a psychiatrist. I'm far from being a doctor, but I'm convinced I'm chronically depressed. I'm in California...feel so lost. I really feel like I could use some job coaching at least. I don't have family support since in my culture depression and like illnesses are highly stigmatized. My parents just tell me snap out of it. They can't believe a college grad is such " a zero" (their actual words)... Any recommendations? (I'm 26)

    First, I’m sorry you lost your job. Job loss is one of the most devestating and significant losses in life that is up there with the big ones like death and divorce. The loss is perceived by some people as if it were a formal declaration of failure and incompetence. People who have been laid off or fired from a job, sometimes turn a lousy situation inward and attack themselves over it as a way of coping or fighting back.

    It’s human nature. One need only google search the topic “Job Loss” on the Internet to come up with a daunting amount that talks about the stages of job loss, including fear, anger, doubt, obsessive thoughts—much like the natural stages of feelings over death. So give yourself a break and realize that what you feel is natural. Accepting it, recognizing it, is the first step.

    The fact that you read unemployment online websites like The 405 Club shows that you want to climb out of your funk. Pat yourself on the back.

    It’s when these feelings hold us hostage for a protracted period of time, and we can’t seem to get out from under, that we have to seek professional help…

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    February 5, 2010

    Anonymous asked: My daughter is 37 yo and she has a diagnosis of depression, PTSD and aniety disorder. She's in therapy and on meds. She was unemployed for 9 months; however she'd done some temp jobs in her field. Finally she got a job and was fired after being there for a month. The reason she as given for being fired is a bunch of garbage. The company wasn't organized, or structured. She was unable to do her job because info that she neede to do her job wasn't being communicated to her. Of couse, the were those in the office who felt threathend by my daughter and her work ethics. She's now at a place where she feels that she has to lose everything and start from scratch. What advice can you share? What should she do? Concerned Mom in NY

    This is a complex situation needing to be addressed on several fronts.

    First, giving credit to people with disabilities, mental or physical, along with admiration because their weathering the vicissitudes of life is magnified 100 fold. Many of them express desire to work and be productive and once hired and facilitated or accommodated, they make dedicated  employees.

    Secondly, make sure your daughter has mental health therapy with a psychiatrist for medication and also a talk therapist which could be a psychiatric social worker she trusts.

    therapy 405 clubTherapy can be a great sounding board for frustration and feelings of anger and rejection and is an integral part of her health and well being maintenance. It would be assumed that she is under care already. “Talking it through” helps someone understand that people aren’t always nice or rational. Therapy with an understanding, patient ear is invaluable. The work world is daunting for those without disabilities. The human factor varies and many people have trouble finding harmony with coworkers and bosses. Today, the workplace is often chaotic and overly demanding, as well.

    Third, your daughter has the choice of “declaring” a disability during an interview, or not. If she chooses to declare, she can have the free services of a job coach through one of several government-funded agencies for persons with disabilities. Some of them, depending on where in NYS you reside, could be the National Center for Disabilities; Mental Health Association which offers special job clubs, and others.   However, the central heartbeat agency from which these services are usually accessed, is VESID (Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities). This may apply to some agencies that serve disabled or all of them.

    Best to consult with VESID as a starting point, if she is not already registered with them. The NYC number is 212 630-2300; for Nassau County Long Island 516 227-6800; in Suffolk County Long Island 631-952-6357.   Sometimes having a job coach helps situate the person into a new or newly existing job so she can then run with the ball once the services are over. But securing a job coach can only be done with her permission and she would have to be registered with an agency mentioned above. Some agencies have counselors or coaches accompany the person on the interview and even set up interviews.   There is a NYC agency which helps find jobs for those with disabilities called Fedcap. Go to www.fedcap.org and call them to see if their services are appropriate for her.

    A job coach is instrumental in helping a person with a disability become acclimated to his/her job environment and perform duties in a relaxed state of mind. Job coaches usually give 50 hours and stay with the new hire for that duration, coaching and guiding.

    There are other services and workshops from agencies that serve people with any and all disabilities. You can call the Mental Health Association for more info or call your local One Stop Career Center (www.servicelocator.org) and ask if they have a Disability Navigator on board to answer your questions.

    Your last comment about her “losing everything and starting from scratch” is not clear as to what you refer. If your daughter receives social security disability benefits, there is a provision whereby she can still receive and work. There is also the Ticket to Work program.

    Hoping this helps and wishing your daughter well. A parent is a son or daughter’s best advocate. Know the “system” to access the best services for your adult child. Ask around. You can also call your local school district and speak to the Director or a parent advocate for the Committee on Special Education and seek information and opinions from them. Even if they do not know, they may be able to refer you.

    ~The 405 Club

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    February 2, 2010

    Anonymous asked: I am collecting unemployment benefits since 4/2009. My page on NYS Labor Dept, states that my Maximum Amount Paybale is $xx,xxx; Remaining Balance is $x,xxx. Can anyone explain this to me? Thanks.

    on computer 405 clubGo onto www.labor.state.ny.us and continue to certify each week even after that remaining balance amount is used up, to see if you are entitled to any further extensions benefits.   There is a section, Frequently Asked Questions, and an expanded section on Extension of Benefits. Don’t stop certifying each week—meaning don’t stop logging onto the labor site and reporting on the labor site—because when that remaining balance amount is used up, you posibly could be eligible for more money, as rules keep changing and  IF extensions are voted in by government. Of course that is not a definite. Continue to certify each week.   As reported by a labor rep, new unemployment claims initiated up to April 6th of 2009 are entitled to 60 weeks of benefits and those begun from April 13th 2009, 46 weeks. Any information provided verbally is given to the best of an individual’s knowledge and is subject to error. Read the handbook sent to you by postal mail at the beginning of your claim, know the labor site sections, and refer to the automated phone number below, if you are unclear.   As with everything else and the protracted periods of unemployment, dislocated and laid off workers should continue to report beyond any end dates and dollar amount balances listed on their payment history page.

    Read your labor site through very thoroughly and don’t hesitate to call the automated free NYS service number at 1-888-209-8124. Because each person’s situation is different, it is always advisable to read through the labor site sections and call the NYS automated number for inquiries on specific claims status. It always helps to speak to a live person and refer directly to your personal claim.

    Hope this helps and best of luck!

    ~The 405 Club

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    January 29, 2010

    gingerfeet asked: I'm currently on unemployment, the available jobs in my field are super scarce & competitive (aren't they all). I've been offered a two week freelance stint - anyone know the maximum amount of time a person can work & not lose their benefits once they're back to being jobless?

    Hi Gingerfeet,

    We actually reached out to a rep at the NYS Dept of Labor Supervisor on this one. That’s how much we love our 405ers.

    call 405 clubShe suggests it is best to call 1-888-209-8124. She started giving us answers but realized there were too many issues involved and she doesn’t want to inadvertently mislead or confuse you/us.   It’s not so hard to get through to a live person anymore, the rep claims.

    We would all feel more comfortable if you would call the Claims Center because the rules are so complex and each person’s situation is different. She said, let it be on them to answer her questions, as that is strictly their domain up in Albany since NYS benefits claims became automated and we don’t want to give her the wrong info.

    Here are the steps to reach a live person. Please be patient and persist. You WILL get through. It may take time or several tries.

    Press 1 for English

    #9 Go to Main Menu

    #4 Question regarding a claim you already filed

    Enter SS# and press 1 to verify correct

    Enter your Pin #

    Wait for additional menu options

    Press#5 for all other questions

    #3 for information on the status of your claim

    #4 for other questions

    Hold for next available agent

    You can also read the handbook sent to you or go to “questions and answers” on the labor site where you log in each week to report.

    There are so many variables and rules, the rep feels it’s best for you to call and get it straight from the horse’s mouth.   I wish we had easy answers for this but we hope this helps! Best of luck!

    ~The 405 Club

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    January 7, 2010

    Anonymous asked: I felt ambitious after my lay off and am now starting an MBA program. I started receiving my unemployment benefits in
    August. Do I qualify for extended benefits. When you check online in the unemployment benefits, it seems my unemployment benefits will run out of $$$$$ from the remaining balance.. Is the government covering the extensions.
    how does this work. I am confused and distraught.

    Thanks you

    From everything I’ve read you should be OK to continue receiving the next tier of ended benefits.  Keep claiming as per usual.  That being said, with the extreme importance of this matter (we all need money while unemployed more than ever) it may be best to call the Department of Labor. Use this link to find the correct contact info.

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