Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone can assist or point me in the right direction. I am a single mom of two school age children, a boy and a girl. I recentley was offered a job in another state and it sounded perfect, they paid moving expenses, I had flexability to be a single parent with hours that accomidated my childrens schedules and time off from school. Before taking it I was very unsure because it meant leaving behind my entire support system in another state. I was reassured many times that I would be fine and they would work with me knowing I had no one but my kids in the new state. Well here it is 3 months later and I lost my job because they said I took off too much time. My son got very ill and was in and out of the hospital for 3 weeks, in this time I actually only lost 3 days work because I worked from home while he was ill. I was let go because they renaiged on my flexability schedule and said I was out of the office 23 times (snow days, school holidays, school 1/2 days) Let me correct that, I was physically not in the office but I was working from home!!! And I was let go for that!!! I am seeking legal advice on that matter but now I am alone in NJ with my two kids, no job, no money, no family and scared as hell since I do not have money to move home and I also do not want to because my kids are doing so much better here in school and socially. I am so torn I just don't know what to do. When I looked at the unemployment site you have to have lived or worked in NJ for the past 18 months to qualify and in my old state you must have a drivers license from that state to qualify. Any ideas......anyone???? Also How do I find another job without having the same problems? My son is still not well but doing better.

Hello,
I have been where you are.. And I hate capitalism that some companys miss construe..
I had just finished my degree and had gotten a job as an administrative assistant at an established eye dr's office.. ANd I was there for about 5 mnths when my mom had a tragic accident she was only 39yrs old but thats another story.. The main thing is I had not yet qualified for the family leave act"takes place after a year of employment" But for a week I stood by my mother side not knowing if she was going to live or die.. They had the nerve to call me at the hospital to let me go.. After people from the office had even came to the hopital to offer support.. 2 days later my mother died.. I had a law suite on my hand all ready for the cause of my mother dealth.. But if not I probally would have been more pissed off at my previous employer..
I am now a server.. I have a great schedule.. very flexible with an understanding boss.. I make about 300 dollars aweek.. I know people think it not to be a sound profession.. But I am happy... You have to work your butt off for your money.. but its not as emotionally stressful and draining.. And its pretty easy to find that kind of job as well.. ONe with your ideal hours.. I go to work after I drop my children off at school and sitter.. and get off in time to pick them up and I have all evening with them..
My daughter once asked me if you have to go to college to do be a server and at first that kinda hurt. But then I realised and told her no.. But mommy now has a lot more options if I choose to use them in the future..
Anyways I am really sorry for your misfortune.. If possible I wouldn't let them get away with it.. get the advice of many attorneys not just one.. and keep us posted k...

Also remember your options are not limited to things you have done in your past..
Some times change is good..
hope to talk with you agian soon.


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