Unemployment thread

[MHS831]

And remember this, If you have spent the past 3-4 attacking what you think socialism means, this is it. It is government programs designed to help people in need.  While I do not endorse the extreme version, this is when Government does its best work.   It is not charity or frivolous  spending- if you accept government money when you need it without having to repay it--you might need to rethink your definition of socialism--it is not a dirty word when you are the person who needs help.

Having said that, I hope you all get the support you need.  I do not mind my contributions going to helping you all who are out of work.   Maybe when this is over, you will gain a new understanding for what these programs are for and can do.  Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Financial support when Americans need it the most.  

Bless you all and I hope you get what you need and never need it again.

 

 

[Davidson Deac II]

1 hour ago, Paa Langfart said:

You tell me they couldn't have updated their shitty web site in the last month or have someone manning the phones on the weekend ?

It isn't that easy.  When you go from mayber 10,000 applications a month to 500,000 in a week, a lot of issues are just going to happen, no way to avoid it.  

I spent the last week two weeks helping to update my company's access for a variety of things related to the virus and the changes required as part of the government stimulus package, and it is a long frustrating process.  We are just now to the point where we can start testing it and preparation for rolling out to the public.  There are a hundred different parts and pieces, and they all have to work in sync.   And we probably have a much larger budget and staff than the State does.  

[LinvilleGorge]

Colorado instituted a system with their unemployment website that you have assigned days to file based on the first letter of your last name. You're locked out of the site on other days. If your site can't handle the traffic, you gotta do something to manage that traffic.  It seems to be working pretty well.

[Paa Langfart]

1 hour ago, Davidson Deac II said:

It isn't that easy.  When you go from mayber 10,000 applications a month to 500,000 in a week, a lot of issues are just going to happen, no way to avoid it.  

I spent the last week two weeks helping to update my company's access for a variety of things related to the virus and the changes required as part of the government stimulus package, and it is a long frustrating process.  We are just now to the point where we can start testing it and preparation for rolling out to the public.  There are a hundred different parts and pieces, and they all have to work in sync.   And we probably have a much larger budget and staff than the State does.  

But no one from the state is taking calls on the weekend ?  You tell me the feds are givng state governments tens of millions of dollars just for things like updating web access and hiring people to handle unemployment claims and this is the best they can do?  In a tech heavy state like NC ?

[GRWatcher]

I heard last night on WBTV news that the state is bringing 5 additional servers on line. In addition to the 1 they already added. And they are adding additional call centers. However, those people will need the time to be trained not to mention the tech to be able to help. You don't want someone who simply says uh-huh for 20 minutes and can't help. And if they don't have full guidance from the federal government yet, it just adds to the problem.

So be thankful:

1) That the CARES Act adds to your unemployment benefits for COVID. Without it a family of 4 would starve on the NC state benefits.

2) For the essential workers who put their lives and those of their family in danger for you.

3) That you don't live in Florida.

And @Paa Langfart I understand the frustration, the anger, the fear. Feel free to continue to pound away on your keyboard here; we get it, we can take it. But once you get someone on the phone please don't carry that attitude with you. Maybe a simple "thank you" to start will set a better tone.

[ladypanther]

1 hour ago, GRWatcher said:

the state is bringing 5 additional servers on line

Did they say when they would be up and running?

[LinvilleGorge]

2 hours ago, GRWatcher said:

I heard last night on WBTV news that the state is bringing 5 additional servers on line. In addition to the 1 they already added. And they are adding additional call centers. However, those people will need the time to be trained not to mention the tech to be able to help. You don't want someone who simply says uh-huh for 20 minutes and can't help. And if they don't have full guidance from the federal government yet, it just adds to the problem.

So be thankful:

1) That the CARES Act adds to your unemployment benefits for COVID. Without it a family of 4 would starve on the NC state benefits.

2) For the essential workers who put their lives and those of their family in danger for you.

3) That you don't live in Florida.

And @Paa Langfart I understand the frustration, the anger, the fear. Feel free to continue to pound away on your keyboard here; we get it, we can take it. But once you get someone on the phone please don't carry that attitude with you. Maybe a simple "thank you" to start will set a better tone.

Don't count on that extra $600. The act passed but the federal goverwnt has still not provided the states with any actual instruction on how to implement those funds. Who knows when it'll actually kick in? If you're counting on it now, you're in trouble.

[GRWatcher]

55 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Did they say when they would be up and running?

If they did, I didn't hear it. But my timeline guess is that if they announced it on Saturday, they already had the servers and network nodes needed (hardware) in house and connected by Saturday. Software and security installed and testing on Sunday, maybe Monday. Network/internet testing on Monday, Tuesday. Hopefully they don't run into any problems but also don't rush into it so they can go live by Wednesday. And that's with IT working 24/7.

[CatTower]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Don't count on that extra $600. The act passed but the federal goverwnt has still not provided the states with any actual instruction on how to implement those funds. Who knows when it'll actually kick in? If you're counting on it now, you're in trouble.

https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/UIPL/UIPL_15-20.pdf

[Wes21]

19 hours ago, MHS831 said:

if you accept government money when you need it without having to repay it--you might need to rethink your definition of socialism

This is like saying if I eat a cheeseburger I'm not allowed to support PETA.

[Paa Langfart]

19 hours ago, GRWatcher said:

I heard last night on WBTV news that the state is bringing 5 additional servers on line. In addition to the 1 they already added. And they are adding additional call centers. However, those people will need the time to be trained not to mention the tech to be able to help. You don't want someone who simply says uh-huh for 20 minutes and can't help. And if they don't have full guidance from the federal government yet, it just adds to the problem.

So be thankful:

1) That the CARES Act adds to your unemployment benefits for COVID. Without it a family of 4 would starve on the NC state benefits.

2) For the essential workers who put their lives and those of their family in danger for you.

3) That you don't live in Florida.

And @Paa Langfart I understand the frustration, the anger, the fear. Feel free to continue to pound away on your keyboard here; we get it, we can take it. But once you get someone on the phone please don't carry that attitude with you. Maybe a simple "thank you" to start will set a better tone.

Believe me any one who has control over whether or not I get unemployment benefits will get every courtesy possible if I ever get them on the phone.  And my feeling s about the situation is as much or more for my fellow citizens as myself.  Lot of folks in more dire straits than I.

[ladypanther]

I can get on for about 1.min and then get kicked off.

I have a question of anyone k owns the answer.  Moat of my pay was commission....base pay was $500 per week. Does my commission figure in to what I get?

[cookinbrak]

If you paid taxes on it....

[Paa Langfart]

40 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

I can get on for about 1.min and then get kicked off.

I have a question of anyone k owns the answer.  Moat of my pay was commission....base pay was $500 per week. Does my commission figure in to what I get?

What cookinbrak said.  Same with tips that you pay taxes on.  When you do get through make sure to answer yes to the questions about actively looking and available for work etc.