Sycamore gives props to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

[elSicomoro]

*sycamore calls the Unemployment Compensation office*

Syc: "Hi, I just had a question. I filed a claim last June and didn't use much from that claim. However, I've just been laid off again by another employer. Do I need to file a new claim, or is the current one still usable?"

UC rep: "Your current claim is active until the end of May. Let me get your employer information, and I'll make it effective this Sunday." (As long as I'm available for work the majority of the week, which I will be, it's all good. And if for some reason I'm not, then I won't file for this week.)

Syc: "So, I don't have to do the one-week waiting period?"

UC Rep: "No, since you will be collecting on a previous claim."

So, what's the point of this?

My claim from last year was based on my wages from 2001, in which I made about 33% more than I did with Acsys/Pep Boys. Bottom line: I'll make as much money on UC than I did working for Pep Boys after taxes. If I'm still out of work in June and have to file a new claim, my weekly benefit will drop...by about a third.

So for the moment, cha-ching! And the best part is...it's completely legit, baby!