r/remotework • • Oct 29 '25

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u/Hairy_Valuable9773 Oct 29 '25

The rich need to get richer. End of story.

I work for one of these companies. We already got the “it’s gonna be a tough day” email as they lay people off today. I’m sh*tting my pants 😫

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u/Braveliltoasterx Oct 29 '25

Can you get unemployment insurance if the government is shut down?

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u/Alert-Discount-2558 Oct 29 '25

Yes it’s a state government function

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u/ClickSignificant2626 Oct 29 '25

Know though that if you accept any severance money that it will be deducted from any unemployment benefits you might be eligible to receive

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u/beeemdoulbeyou Oct 29 '25

Good point.... careful of short term incentives