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This stinks!

Posted By: Siren on 2007-06-11
In Reply to: Call them or send them your resume - sm

I am an employee and can collect unemployment.  I haven't checked into this.  I quess I need to find out how long I can collect unemployment, and look into COBRA or individual/family insurance since I will be losing these benefits as well.  It just goes to show you how far 14 years of being loyal and dedicated to a company can get ya!  I probably shouldn't send them my resume until I find out about unemployment because that would ruin that.  Thanks guys!  Call me depressed! 


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