The next few posts will share my thoughts and experiences navigating the Texas unemployment system, adjusting to vastly decreased income, and searching for a new job. I am in my thirties, been in the workforce post-college since 2000, and this is my second time to be laid off.
I did get a little bit of notice—December 19—that I was likely to be laid off at the end of the year when the contract I was working on for a client ended but I didn't get official word until December 31. I asked for my last day to be January 1 since I had missed the deadline to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. I got my wish so at least I have healthcare until the end of the month.
In my next post I will explore applying for unemployment benefits in Texas.
