Q: I’ve been unemployed for over three months and I collect unemployment insurance.
Quite frankly, I enjoy the “vacation” and have stopped looking for a job.
This is great but I have to certify that I’m still job hunting.
Is that OK? It’s my money, isn’t it?
A: I believe the money came from your employer as part of our fair labor laws.
It’s intent was to cushion the trauma of job loss for everyone.
The danger is to claim it as a personal “right,” and then abuse it.
Your dilemma is twofold. First, continuing to be dishonest under the
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