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Just read an op. Some guy that someone knew turned down a contract job to keep his UI.
What a scumbag! What a creep! What an ingrate!
Okay...with that out of our system...let's look at the reality. The first question I have...in that job, what happens if the person takes the CONTRACT job and makes less money and then is laid off--his UI will reflect THOSE benefits and he will lose money. My other question--when I have worked contract jobs--I wasn't eligible for UI. If this guy takes it and loses the job--he will most likely lose ALL of his benefits and the chances of finding a decent job these days and staying employed long enough to earn UI is a shaky proposition.
Yes, it makes a difference. IF the UI ended--then the contract job DOES seem the best option. But if the UI was extended--why not wait for something else that might possibly be better for him?
I was fired from my job for being sick. I am a highly specialized professional. It's taken me YEARS to attain the level of skill and attain the certifications that I hold. I made a very good salary with benefits.
The money that I get on unemployment is decent and I can pay my bills from it. It is right around $1800 month (I have very few bills).
There are NO similar jobs in the area that I live. To get the SAME job in my specialty I will have to drive ~350 miles round trip. When you factor in gas, hotels (as needed), new uniforms, time spent away from home--my take home pay drops around $1300 month (I can't pay my bills on that).
My other choice is to take a lesser skilled job with more physical demands and less pay.
I have a previously injured back--I can't do a lot of lifting anymore. I'm not about to sacrifice my back for a crap job because I learned after the first injury that Texas Workmen's Comp is one of the most crooked entities in the state and I am not about to fight THAT battle again.
I do search for jobs that I am qualified for. But I am NOT going to take a crap job for the sake of preventing someone else from sitting in judgment of me for not taking a job "they" think is appropriate for me.
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