How do you apply for unemployment?

Question

I haven't ever had to do this in 21 yrs. and I just found out friday my boss is letting me go because business has slowed down so much.

Answer 1

Visit your local state employment office.

Answer 2

That's pretty bad loosing your job especially now that winter and Christmas is coming.

Just relax, get all your ID together and a work separation certificate from your employer and go to your nearest Social Security office and register.

Remember don't burn your bridges and don't forget to ask your ex boss for a reference of service. Give yourself a week off before you start job hunting, loosing a job is as bad as loosing a friend or family member.

Remember it will be a year before you get another break, so give yourself a short break to get your CV together.  Never go for a job for money, find something you want to do. With 21 years under your belt you would be a very valuable staff member to any new employer.

I live in Australia it's the opposite here than back home in the states there are a lot of jobs here only their are not enough workers to fill the positions and the wages are three times more than back in the states. I heard it's getting pretty bad over there. Well keep your head up and good luck !