Any disadvantages to applying for unemployment? Got laid off, decently chance I have an offer in the next month or two, never done this before

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No disadvantages. It’s exactly for this. Apply and don’t think twice.

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Just want to say I’m sorry you were laid off. Best of luck!

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If you need a Pwc referral more than happy to help.

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Yes best of luck!!

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Yes. You have been paying for this in every paycheck. Apply and just mention that you are expecting a start day. JUST make sure you don't claim for your starting week even if you start on the last day of the week

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Unemployment itself doesn't have a disadvantage.

Only mistake some people get is they get nervous and desperate while unemployed and accept a new crappy job offer too quickly. So then if they have to quit or get fired, they lose the bigger unemployment that they previously had.

Unemployment is mostly based on the very last job you had. So if you had a good job for many years, you get many months of decent $. But then if you take a crappy offer and then get fired or laid off again after 3 months, you'll get very little.

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Let me know if you want a referral to EY or EY Parthenon! Best of luck with everything, you will get back on your feet very soon.

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Good luck finding what you want. This is exactly why companies pay state unemployment insurance.

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It's your money. Apply for it and just set it aside. Worst case scenario, it's there. Best case, your savings gets a boost.

Layoffs are tough. Good luck! ❤️

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Definitely apply and do it right away most states have a one week cooling off period where they won’t cut you w check. Do not, under any circumstances, take unemployment money while you are employed. That is fraud and can get you banned from unemployment for life. Also, don’t forget to report on your taxes.

Please ping me for an EY referral! Best of luck!!

I can help with a referral to Accenture, please DM!

Happy to help with an OW referral if you’d like!

Happy to help with Protiviti referral! Best of luck OP!!

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