I just lost my job last week.

[redsquirrel]

Sorry to hear that Red & Nekra. Sounds like you know what you're going to do Nekra, so best of luck with your business. Red good luck in finding something better. If you don't hear from some of those places in a couple of weeks, don't be afraid to call. I'm sure you were already planning that anyway. If they get a chance to talk to you, I'm sure it will mean a lot in addition to your resume.

Check the fine print on the severance. My guess is that you'll collect (& not have to repay) severance until you find another job. Once again, hope you get something better.

Thanks everyone, really. It's gets really hard to stay positive in these horrible times. Actually the admin from my old company has forwarded my resume to a few recruiters, so maybe something will happen here soon.

So, if the severance is mine no matter if I get a job or not, I can't then go and collect unemployment, could I? That would be like double dipping for like 6 months! How great would that be!

[Shibby]

There seems to be some difference of opinion here so you will have to check with someone at your work. My understanding was that a severance (maybe the long term ones) were so that the company would have a set amount they would be paying out instead of someone collecting unemployment until, when ever.

[Mr I]

Maybe its time for a change anyway, keep you chin up, one door closes another will open