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I lost
I'm so upset right now. The judge from Monday decided to not give me unemployment. I did everything that I could to prove my case. I just don't understand how so many people can get away with lying to the state and making all this side money while still receive benefits, yet I tell the truth and get turned down. It is so unfair. Even an attorney that DH works with has a brother working a side business while getting benefits. DH is going to be furious. He tried to get me to not admit to my business saying the state would never check, but no, I had to do the right thing and admit to it. Now we have no money coming in. I have to decide if I am going to appeal it or not.
There are no jobs out there. One of my mentors from Slumber Parties sat down with me and decided how much business I would have to do in a month to bring in what I did working full-time. I wish I could do just that. I LOVE doing parties, but this is a hard area to crack. I hate asking for help or business, but ladies, please, if you hear of someone wanting to do "one of those parties" PLEASE give them my name, or pass on their info to me. I'll drive a couple of hours even. I hate writing that, but I figured just in case I can get any help that way I would take a chance. I hope you aren't offended by me doing that - that isn't what I meant to do.
I need to go clean up a little, I'm a mess, and DH will be home in a few minutes for lunch. He is in such a good mood today, I hate that I am going to kill that.
Thanks for the support,
Jenn
Re: I lost
I am so sorry, I don't even know what to say. These benefits are put in place for a reason, and when deserving people don't get them it is just infuriating.
I really hope that if you decide to appeal that a reasonable judge will be able to hear you out and reverse the decision.
I'm keeping you in my thoughts- (hugs)
I'm so sorry Jen- it totally sucks...I know exactly how you feel~ it happened to me two years ago and I was denied for just looking into starting a business (having a meeting with the Sm Business Association)...
It's not your fault...stay strong...
Jenn -
So sorry to hear about this... I know the slumber parties are important to you, but can you have them "lay you off" and give up the side business for awhile so that you can qualify for unemployment?
Oh wow, Jenn, I don't even know what to say other than I'm so so sorry. I wonder if Prncsstp's suggestion would work?
I just don't get it. Your or Abba's stories. It's just not fair. Plain and simple. I will definitely keep an ear out for you and honestly - if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.
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