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rmm221 says

All of this is a moot point now…
My fiance just lost her job.. aka was fired for very shady reasons along with a handful of other employees. Basically the company after a round of layoffs earlier in the year… Is now setting up people to be fired for unethical reasons so they don’t have to pay unemployment. So now she’s going to have to fight to even get unemployment and we might have to get married at a courthouse so she can get on my health insurance.
We’ll be fine financially because we have a lot saved…But i feel for one of the employees who has two kids and a stay at home wife to support… I’m the main bread-winner making up 2/3 of our total income.. So even if she finds a low-paying job.. all her money will go into savings.
It’s so weird that we were thinking of stretching both our incomes to buy a $529K home last week… And she loses her job the next week. Like it was a sign not to buy…
Just wish the “sign” included unemployment benefits…

I don't think it's weird at all, fate intervened. You could not afford a half million dollar house even with her income. You will look back on this and see it was a blessing.

Sorry about the firing though, I was there once many, many years ago. Sucks working for a company that's plays those games. Getting out of that place was actually the best thing that happened to my career!

Now a true conservative wouldnt even think of applying for unemployment...try not mentioning your wifes plans to take up social assistance from the taxpayers to BAP, TENOUNCETROUT less you want to get in a scuffle.

Just a little humor from a progressive.

4X says

Now a true conservative wouldnt even think of applying for unemployment…try not mentioning your wifes plans to take up social assistance from the taxpayers to BAP, TENOUNCETROUT less you want to get in a scuffle.
Just a little humor from a progressive.

I believe that he's stated that his gf can't get unemployment because they fired her. I could be wrong, I've been wrong before.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words! She's a Smart, talented, and beautiful woman inside and out... Im actually glad she's out of such a toxic work environment... Its just been a stressful few days since they are abruptly ending her health coverage also and she feels helpless dealing with the stigma of a firing when applying for jobs in this economy...

The economy is a bitch right now, but I think future employers will have some compassion. Especially if that employer is well known in the community. The insurance thing is scary, and I won't pull out my soapbox (you're welcome). But she needs to get more insurance within 63 days or risk having a pre-existing condition that will affect her for years to come.

Yet another reason to untether health insurance from jobs. Now they're getting married (possibly very very quickly) to make sure she's covered...

4X, why not take whats being offered eh? They keep extending benefits and CA will be taking what, 10% more out of his income for the next few months too.