What is “good cause” in Texas for quitting a job and maintaining eligibility for unemployment benefits?
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Question by ineed2know: What is “good cause” in Texas for quitting a job and maintaining eligibility for unemployment benefits?
I live in Texas and resigned from a position in the DFW metroplex area after four years of employment to accept an opportunity in deep east Texas. Two formal interviews were held, training classes were completed and an agreement was signed regarding the opportunity in Timpson, Texas. After resigning from a good job, packing all of my personal possessions and moving to east Texas, the principal heading the new opportunity told me he was not sure I was who he wanted for the job and the opportunity dissolved. It seems under these circumstances I should be eligible for unemployment benefits, shouldn’t I? Can anybody shed some light on this for me please? I am “far from home and sinking fast”. Thanks for your help!
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Answer by Mutt
No. You chose to leave your job to pursue the other one. Just because the other job offer fell through after you quit your original job does not qualify you for unemployment.
What is a “good cause” for quitting? If you felt you had no alternative due to threats or harassment. That is not the case in your situation.
“I am far from home and sinking fast” – Sounds like it’s time to start applying for any job you can find. Even if it’s WalMart, it’s a job with money coming in. You don’t have to make a career out of it, but you do have to eat. Continue sending resumes out in the meantime.
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