 VegasManAre We There Yet?Premium
join:2002-11-17
Schaumburg, IL | Illinois Unemployment? How offten do you get paid while on unemployment? I've never been unemployed before.
I thought you got paid every week, but I get paid every other week. After taxes and divided over two week it sucks.
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 aight
join:2001-12-18
Lafox, IL
1 edit | I may be wrong, but I believe every other week is correct.
I can't imagine the state of IL (being broke as they are)
spending extra money to process payments on a weekly basis.
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 BK3
join:2001-04-10
Geneva, IL | reply to VegasMan
It is every other week. Been there, done that. (Thankfully not there now.)
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cubs4evaPremium
join:2004-04-29
Aurora, IL | reply to VegasMan
It's every other week....which wouldn't be so bad if you didn't have to "certify" the fact that you're unemployed every other week also. |
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VegasManAre We There Yet?Premium
join:2002-11-17
Schaumburg, IL | reply to VegasMan
Thanks guys.
Hopefully I'll have a job in the next few days. I've done 4 interviews with a company in Lincolnshire. They told me last week I should know this week.
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 techjoePremium
join:2004-02-20
Warrenville, IL
kudos:1 | I don't suppose you know MS Exchange? 
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 scoobyPremium
join:2001-05-01
Schaumburg, IL
kudos:1 | said by techjoe:I don't suppose you know MS Exchange?
I've been having a hard time finding people to hire. All the applicants that I seem to get on Dice.com and Monster.com are not up to par. I need three Linux/Unix admins, one Windows admin (knowing Linux is a huge bonus), and one Network admin that knows BGP/OSPF/MPLS well.
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VegasManAre We There Yet?Premium
join:2002-11-17
Schaumburg, IL | Don't know linux/unix at all. Windows I know enough to get in trouble and to fix 99% of problems but I wouldn't call my self an expert since I'm self taught and use Google if I have problems that I can't fix on my own.
EDIT: Thanks for reminding me of Dice.com. I had totally forgot about them.
said by techjoe:I don't suppose you know MS Exchange?
Other than setting up clients using Outlook to Exchange no. Wish I did though.
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 insomniacOh YeahPremium
join:2002-09-22
Naperville, IL
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As others have said, it's every other week - but the important thing to note is that you should set up direct deposit immediately, or else you'll end up getting your money on a fee-laden debit card. They don't issue checks anymore.
I caught this when I was briefly receiving benefits due to furlough a couple years ago. However, my father did not catch it when he was laid off, and it was a bit of a surprise.
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techjoePremium
join:2004-02-20
Warrenville, IL
kudos:1 | reply to VegasMan
Forget Dice -- www.indeed.com. I've found my best leads there. And good luck! 
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VegasManAre We There Yet?Premium
join:2002-11-17
Schaumburg, IL
1 edit | said by techjoe:Forget Dice -- www.indeed.com. I've found my best leads there. And good luck!
Yeah I've been on indeed.
And yes I have DD payments.
EDIT: Just got my second check and got a full 660. I was wrong in thinking I was only getting 330 for both weeks.
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 jay608Going Nucking Futs
join:2007-01-22
Chicago, IL
1 edit | reply to VegasMan
said by VegasMan:Don't know linux/unix at all. Windows I know enough to get in trouble and to fix 99% of problems but I wouldn't call my self an expert since I'm self taught and use Google if I have problems that I can't fix on my own.
There are always instances that books cannot teach, and can only be experienced in the 'real world'. 1 symptom could be a number of problems, and this is where google, bing, yahoo etc are really nice.
Don't cut yourself short, I am self taught as well and in an admin position. |
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said by scooby:said by techjoe:I don't suppose you know MS Exchange?
I've been having a hard time finding people to hire. All the applicants that I seem to get on Dice.com and Monster.com are not up to par. I need three Linux/Unix admins, one Windows admin (knowing Linux is a huge bonus), and one Network admin that knows BGP/OSPF/MPLS well. Scooby, I sent you a message about the roles you are trying to fill.
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jay608Going Nucking Futs
join:2007-01-22
Chicago, IL | reply to scooby
said by scooby:said by techjoe:I don't suppose you know MS Exchange?
I've been having a hard time finding people to hire. All the applicants that I seem to get on Dice.com and Monster.com are not up to par. I need three Linux/Unix admins, one Windows admin (knowing Linux is a huge bonus), and one Network admin that knows BGP/OSPF/MPLS well. Sent you a message as well Scooby. |
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Hello Vegasman,
Do you have a profile on LinkedIn? Building up your network could open up some doors for you.
I'm not sure what your work background is, but you mentioned that you have some Windows support experience.
There are several groups on LinkedIn that post jobs. You should join the System Administrator (Windows, Linux, Unix) group and checkout their listings.
Also checkout Craigslist for new career opportunities.
Good luck with your job search.
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aight
join:2001-12-18
Lafox, IL | reply to VegasMan
The sad part about this whole deal is that, it's a lot easier to get
a job when you have a job. At least that is true w/ me.
If I were you, I would take advantage of the free time, obtaining your certs. (if you have proj mgt backround, PMP rules,,, otherwise CCNA, ITILv3, A+ & MCITP are probably the best going around.
I know of several folks who has 15+ yrs experience and an MBA or a Masters and they can't get a job because they don't have the certification.
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