r/jobs • u/Whole_Relief8299 • 7d ago

Layoffs Just got laid off via text

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I’ve been crying so much over this. I genuinely can’t believe how heartless some people can be…

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u/liatrisinbloom 7d ago

Maryland, which is pretty blue thanks to the DC area but also insanely expensive also thanks to the DC area, caps unemployment at less than $500/week. I couldn't make my mortgage payment on that much.

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u/weavesbeaves 7d ago

MD is expensive because they tax the hell out of you. Be prepared for more taxes since Moore blew that $5 billion surplus. SMH

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u/DidjaSeeItKid 7d ago

Unemployment comes from a fund employers pay into, not "the state."

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u/lbcatlady 7d ago

It's more of an insurance. Tge more employees you have the more you pay.