RobMV03

RobMV03 t1_j8p2lmy wrote

Reply to comment by dirtsequence in Re Employ CT is a fucking joke by Icy_Praline422

Any chance her name is Brenda? I talked to at least 10 different reps, but this one woman named Brenda stood out because she was so nice and kind to me. Actually, most of them were nice and kind, there was only one guy who was a jerk - Jeremy. Fuck Jeremy.

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RobMV03 t1_j8o6vcy wrote

Reply to comment by adam_west_ in Re Employ CT is a fucking joke by Icy_Praline422

I'm a pretty bleeding heart liberal. But to hear that this abominable system cost that much and took that long makes me want to rage. I understand it needs to be secure, etc (which apparently it's not even that if there's these thousands of cases of fraud that others are talking about), but the website they have is painfully outdated, and the system they've developed does not help people in need the way it should. Like OP, I was able to float myself for a few weeks while I was unemployed and they tried to figure out my claim, but the people who really need unemployment benefits the most are the kind of people who literally do not have enough money to live week to week without it. And these are not degenerates who are mooching off the system - these are the working poor who live precariously already because of job insecurity.

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RobMV03 t1_j8o5xzt wrote

Reply to Re Employ CT is a fucking joke by Icy_Praline422

Yes! Keep calling. Take the time to jump through all their stupid fucking hoops. Ask a TON of questions when you're on the phone with them. "Is there anything else I need to do?" "How do I do that?" "Is there anything I should know before I try to file that?" Etc etc etc. Eventually, the claim will clear and you'll get an opportunity to backdate all the weeks you were out of work and you'll get the money, but it's a pain in the ass. I consider myself a smart and successful person who can handle their own business, but it was one of the most frustrating and demoralizing processes of my life. Luckily, MOST of the people on the phone are incredibly nice and understanding and genuinely want to help you (especially if you speak nicely to them and ask intelligible questions), but it's still a massive pain in the ass. Make sure to get your benefits, tho! You paid for them!

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