I quit my job to relocate and attend college for a new line of work. I live in Texas and want to move to MN for schooling. My field is dwindling and changing quickly due to technology. I want to retrain and start my own business--can I collect unemployment after a certain period of time?
widewillie
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As George B said...it varies from state to state....you need to check w/ the appropriate agencies in both Texas and Minnesota to better determine how they will likely respond to such a claim.
The number of many people who blurt out a WRONG answer based on limited information, hearsay, or myth never fails to amaze me. The LOL funny part is they are always so sublimely confident...even flippant or dismissive in their WRONG answers. I willing to bet the vast majority of people who responded "not if you quit" have never been in your situation and/or have never even filed for unemployment.
Beautiful Chaos
Well, I believe you can if you've been out of work for a while, but where I'm from....you must also look for a job and check in with the unemployment office. They won't keep paying you if you don't look for a job.
You usually cannot collect unemployment if fired, but can if you're laid off.
You also usually have to be unemployed for a considerable amount of time in your case to collect unemployment insurance. Every state is different however. Check with your local unemployment department.
You're usually interviewed and a short investigation is performed when unemployment is going to be granted. This is to make sure you're not lying.
**I don't know why people keep saying you can get it if you're fired. Most times, you cannot collect if FIRED. What would be the logical purpose of paying someone unemployment when they've been fired? The only way you can usually collect unemployment after being fired is if you can PROVE it was for unjust reasons.
blerchus4incapet
Theres plenty of people out there attending college and working.. some have more than one job. Why are you so special you feel the rest of the world should support you?
fangtaiyang
Unemployment is not available for those that voluntarily leave a job to attend school. Unemployment is meant for those that are laid off or fired, to help them get by while trying to get another job. There are sources of financial aid available for college students and even for trade school students. You should also note that a student is not considered unemployed.
E M
Even if you could after you quit (which you usually can't) you'd have to stay local to your city and prove you are looking for a job locally. So I would have to say no.