Lizbud,

Thanks for the compliment. I went to the unemployment office on Monday. Because I only worked in Michigan for 3 months, I had to file for benefits in Connecticut. I almost fell over when they told me what my weekly benefits would be. $377 a week!!!!! That's over $150.00 more a week than what I earned when I was working. I'm relieved that at least now I know I can survive till I do find work. You can collect for 6 months and then there's an extension (not sure how long).

I also went to the Family Independence Agency to file for food stamps and medical benefits (I'm on medication I need to take everyday). I've been pretty busy the last 3 days putting my ducks in order.

I also have a wonderful landlord. He called tonight to see how I was doing. When I told him I could give him half of my severance pay ($275) for part of March's rent, he told me not to even worry about it for now that something can be worked out. What a great guy.

So, that's the update. I have absolutely no regrets about resigning. The place is an awful place to work and they treat their support staff like crap. Even the union rep who was with me said that it was NOT a nice place to work at. No kidding!!!

They say God takes care of babies and idiots. So far he's right on the mark.