Anyone else dealing with unemployment $ (BLEEP!)?

[HeartsOpenWide]

I filled out all the unemployment stuff on time. Then they sent me a second form in the mail that I filled out and mailed back promptly...now I get this letter in the mail saying I have a telephone interview on the 13th...Its been OVER a month since I got laid off, why do I have to jump through all these hoops? I understand that there are a lot of people collecting unemployment right now...but its MY money! It came from MY paycheck! I feel like one of those people on one of the those settlement commercials "Its MY money and I want it NOW!!!"

I have never filed for unemployment before, is this all normal?? My dad is a seasonal worker, my mom said he has never had to go through this much!

[HeartsOpenWide, RN]

I start a new job tomorrow and I still have not even received an unemployment check...they better retroactive that stuff because no one is saying "oh you lost your job? thats ok, you don't have to pay your mortgage until you find another one"...

[ONCRN84]

I got denied the same week I found a job. It depends on where you're at, but you can appeal for back pay. One of my friends appealed and won, but it took several months for it.

[ONCRN84]

how is it that people cant find a job in nursing??? just to test the market, I applied to 3 different hospitals this week, got a call the next day for interview and so far 2 offers..... making more than what im making now..... I may actually jump to another hospital after 10 years of duty at my current place....

Depends on where you're at. It took me 6 weeks to find a job. I have 3 years of varied experiences, good references, and was willing to take anything.