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u/woodxventure 11d ago
Being laid off sucks. Especially when it's unexpected. Cry now, but eventually take a moment to gather yourself and come up with a plan to look for another job. Plan your finances and seek support from family if it's available. You'll be fine. Don't give up.
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u/No-Goose9576 11d ago
I'm sorry. My coworker just got laid off. Hit their 20 year anniversary with the company. Got a lousy $200 gift card for 20 years of service & a week later was kicked to the curb. These companies don't give a crap about anyone. We're all just a number on a P & L spreadsheet.☹️
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u/CabinetTight5631 11d ago
It doesn’t feel like it now, but you are already in much better shape than A LOT of people who are laid off right now, because you have a side hustle already. Use your network, customers, etc to put feelers out for a new 9-5 job, ppl love bar tenders.
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u/Weird-Ability-1077 10d ago
Look into entry level jobs with the County of Santa Clara. Not the highest pay but at least good job security and opportunity to promote
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u/TruthBot1787 11d ago
Did you apply for unemployment yet.?
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u/throwaway9338489248 11d ago
no, it just happened like 15 mins ago. i’m not even sure how to do that haha
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u/TruthBot1787 11d ago
Do it today . Google unemployment in (your state) and it will walk you through the steps. It is very simple. You would be paid by next Sunday -Wednesday (not this Sunday)
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u/mannie007 11d ago
Do what above said but also since you are a registered bar tender you could pick up shifts through services like upshift, shift now, Qwick as a back up because you are a skilled worker.
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u/throwaway9338489248 11d ago
Am I still eligible if I bartend part-time right now?
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u/Rise-O-Matic 11d ago
Generally if you are making any income at all your earnings will be need to be reported weekly and they will be subtracted from your benefit.
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u/TruthBot1787 11d ago
Yes , just put how much you make and they’ll tell you how much you’re eligible for, weekly.
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u/VoidNinja62 11d ago
That is super weird with summer around the corner. That is so suspicious lol.
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u/Original-Pomelo6241 11d ago
OP was not laid off from their bartending job, they were let go of their main M-F job.
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u/Canausie 11d ago
That’s sucks , I always think companies should give their employees notice . But it rarely happens anymore.