Antiwork

[burd]

I got involved in a class action suit against Kronos (time clock company) for a data breach while I used their brand's time clock at work. 14 months after signing up, I finally got a settlement check. A cool $431. And all it took was having my biometric date (fingerprint) compromised, lol.

I mean, free money I suppose. But I also know that the lawyers made $TEXAS on this deal, so....

I really don't know how to feel about this. I mean it's free money. But I also realize I got played, so internally I'm kind of annoyed.

Such is life I suppose. Just cash the check and put the money to good use **shrug**

The biggest benefit from class action lawsuits is not the pecuniary award to members of the class. It's benefit all consumers share when the befit/detriment calculation corporate entities apply in risk management gets skewed. You and I have already benefitted from CA cases we had no part in.

And I get that I'm saying things you already know.

[Kepler]

I got involved in a class action suit against Kronos (time clock company) for a data breach while I used their brand's time clock at work. 14 months after signing up, I finally got a settlement check. A cool $431. And all it took was having my biometric date (fingerprint) compromised, lol.

If it makes you feel any better, your biometric data has long since been compromised.

[Swansong]

It looks like I should be getting about seven months pay so not terrible

I'm sorry. I had about 3 months severance plus unemployment. Honestly, it was an amazing time off for me. It got stressful as time ticked by and my searches were fruitless, but... man. No job, but an income? The best. The best!

Take a few weeks and enjoy the hell of out them, then dive into your search.

[MissThundercat]

My employer will be paying me while I'm on leave. However...

My first paycheck will only be for 40 hours, minus benefits and taxes. This is when rent is due. There will be a gap in October where I am not paid at all. Then in November, I get long term disability at 60% of what I'm currently making. My employer also informed me if I don't come back, I owe them $7,000.

I am looking for new employment and side hustles, because this doesn't sit well with me.

[Kepler]

I'm sorry. I had about 3 months severance plus unemployment. Honestly, it was an amazing time off for me. It got stressful as time ticked by and my searches were fruitless, but... man. No job, but an income? The best. The best!

Take a few weeks and enjoy the hell of out them, then dive into your search.

That would be so wonderful.

When the dot com bubble burst, I was out of work for 18 months as the Portland economy contracted from the sizes of Colorado to Montana. Job hunting while having no job does give you a ton of time, but is it so stressful you become physically ill, not to mention depressed. In my case, actually well within the clinical diagnostic framework. (I stared at a wall for 6 straight hours once. That's not fun. If I had not had a family during that time, I might have snuffed it.)

Unemployment, at least as an America, is the most debilitating thing short of physical pain and illness. It's crippling. Always, always, always be exploring safety nets and backups, even if you are thoroughly and gainfully employed.

Not to mention that the interest you get being head hunted is good for your morale, and sometimes you find you are worth far more on the market than you are getting, which allows you to have a highly enjoyable conversation with your boss.

[MissThundercat]

That would be so wonderful.

When the dot com bubble burst, I was out of work for 18 months as the Portland economy contracted from the sizes of Colorado to Montana. Job hunting while having no job does give you a ton of time, but is it so stressful you become physically ill, not to mention depressed. In my case, actually well within the clinical diagnostic framework. (I stared at a wall for 6 straight hours once. That's not fun. If I had not had a family during that time, I might have snuffed it.)

Unemployment, at least as an America, is the most debilitating thing short of physical pain and illness. It's crippling. Always, always, always be exploring safety nets and backups, even if you are thoroughly and gainfully employed.

Not to mention that the interest you get being head hunted is good for your morale, and sometimes you find you are worth far more on the market than you are getting, which allows you to have a highly enjoyable conversation with your boss.

Agreed. 2014 I was depressed to "let's stay in bed until 4 PM" levels.

And now that I see my current employer is kinda cheap with their disability leave policies, I'm already on the prowl. Other mental health agencies are looking at me. My own employer wants me to try again for Foster Care Case Management and other positions.

I've also learned the value of having side jobs and things I can do for extra cash. Driving for Uber Eats has been a lifesaver, especially when I'm paid biweekly.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

I'm sorry. I had about 3 months severance plus unemployment. Honestly, it was an amazing time off for me. It got stressful as time ticked by and my searches were fruitless, but... man. No job, but an income? The best. The best!

Take a few weeks and enjoy the hell of out them, then dive into your search.

Yeah I’m looking at this as a great chance to reset. I was so stressed at work I was physically ill- and nearly quit. Glad I didn’t. Severence plus unemployment should buy me plenty of time - I’m sure I will get stressed at some point and worry though

[Swansong]

Yeah I’m looking at this as a great chance to reset. I was so stressed at work I was physically ill- and nearly quit. Glad I didn’t. Severence plus unemployment should buy me plenty of time - I’m sure I will get stressed at some point and worry though

Good luck!

My unemployment was in 2016. I changed industries and careers (from knowledge management/training in consumer electronics) to healthcare systems analysis. I took a slightly pay cut to do so but I was going from near the top of one market to the very bottom of the other. It's worked out swimmingly for me. I'm much happier and fulfilled (knowing that I set up pop-up test sites and vaccine sites during Covid was pretty incredibly satisfying), albeit infinitely more busy. And not for nothing, through three promotions (after literally none for a decade) I'm making more than double what I was in my previous career.


DGF - you likely have some humbling days ahead and I'm sorry. But never give up hope, keep pushing, etc. etc. You got this. :-)

[dxmnkd316]

My employer also informed me if I don't come back, I owe them $7,000.

What

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

Good luck!

My unemployment was in 2016. I changed industries and careers (from knowledge management/training in consumer electronics) to healthcare systems analysis. I took a slightly pay cut to do so but I was going from near the top of one market to the very bottom of the other. It's worked out swimmingly for me. I'm much happier and fulfilled (knowing that I set up pop-up test sites and vaccine sites during Covid was pretty incredibly satisfying), albeit infinitely more busy. And not for nothing, through three promotions (after literally none for a decade) I'm making more than double what I was in my previous career.


DGF - you likely have some humbling days ahead and I'm sorry. But never give up hope, keep pushing, etc. etc. You got this. :-)

Ironically I’m looking to leave healthcare industry and get into climate.

I was done with healthcare prior to Covid but didn’t realize how done with it I truly am.

this might sound cliche, but cliches are probably part of why I felt like it was ok to be “stuck” where I was for so long. I’m truly looking at this as chance to do something really different. Ask myself some hard questions- do I really want to be at a corp with this stress, comp, equity, bonus etc? I think I’d rather make less and be a little happier and less stressed. Early to mid 40s with no dependents means I can take a risk. In ten years it would be tougher.

but it will take some time to break into a new industry.

[MissThundercat]

What

Their rationale is because they're paying for 1.5 months of being out of work, I owe it to them to come back. But they didn't explain how I'm supposed to come back with my right foot as it is. HR simply said "we'll talk to the program manager."

[Kepler]

Their rationale is because they're paying for 1.5 months of being out of work, I owe it to them to come back. But they didn't explain how I'm supposed to come back with my right foot as it is. HR simply said "we'll talk to the program manager."

Then come back for an hour. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck them.

Make sure you know the law, though.

[dxmnkd316]

How does that NOT run afoul of labor laws? (Not a lawyer)

[RaceBoarder]

How does that NOT run afoul of labor laws? (Not a lawyer)

One way is for a company to say that you get your full allotment of Benefits on Jan. 1 but that it's projected that you work a full year to earn them back.

Almost every year, my company (which has a pretty high turnover rate) will have someone take their 2-5 weeks of paid time off starting on Jan 1. and then quit after working just a handful of days in the new year. Depending on that individual's standing or whatever factor they use to determine who they go after, they can send the employee a bill asking for every cent back, as it's accrued over the course of a year. And they will absolutely take this to court/collections with some people.

[dxmnkd316]

One way is for a company to say that you get your full allotment of Benefits on Jan. 1 but that it's projected that you work a full year to earn them back.

Almost every year, my company (which has a pretty high turnover rate) will have someone take their 2-5 weeks of paid time off starting on Jan 1. and then quit after working just a handful of days in the new year. Depending on that individual's standing or whatever factor they use to determine who they go after, they can send the employee a bill asking for every cent back, as it's accrued over the course of a year. And they will absolutely take this to court/collections with some people.

Actually that makes sense. We're allotted our entire year of vacation on Jan 1. They'll prorate you if you leave early.

LTD though seems odd.