Hey BND: I love reading your posts. I just wanted to say that.

In terms of the unemployment issues, I am sure I was blamed for everything after I left. But, ironically, I did contact my previous firm today to let them know I was moving back east, and asked if I could use them as a reference.

They said yes... ;\)

I was really surprised, but after explaining the sitch w/ my brother, the office administrator told me I could use her as a reference (she was on maternity leave when I was fired).

One thing I have found in dealing with unemployment is to claim hostile work environment, and it surely sounds like you had one. That is one reason that you can quit AND get unemployment.

And chances are they will try to dispute it. DON'T GIVE UP! Just because they dispute does not mean the local unemployment office will believe them!

xxoo Lola

Im still standin better than I ever did looking like a true survivor feeling like a little kid Im still standin after all this time and Im picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind..