Thread regarding Schlumberger Ltd. layoffs

It is possible to extended unemployment benefit, trump, clinton, democrat, repulicant what soever, after u exceed the benefit u must do some work for at least 3k, then if u quit, fired or what everreadon they will let u have another 3 month ,if the whole appeal process go smoothly.

If you want a virtual pat on the back, you got it, but if you want suggestions, it's quite hard without knowing your situation...

Depending when you purchased your home, you might have a pretty decent amount of equity in it... you put at least 20% down, please don't tell that you are on an FHA mortgage and you are upside down, that would have been your first error, you might want to consider personal bankruptcy, you should talk with an attorney about it.

Depending on the car you have and how much you still owe, might be a good idea to downsize and get a clunker for the time being and pay it in cash. An older corolla or civic might serve you well and they are cheap to fix.

Your 401k is there to help, if you have no income right now, you will pay only the 10% penalty for early withdrawal and probably no taxes next year.

You can renew unemployment after 12 months and the amount will be based on the previous 5 quarters, that means that 1 quarter will have the income from SLB, but you need to get some other job, anything, in between just to keep generating some sort of income and you might be able to be eligible for some help.

What is your education and which kind of job are you looking to get. If you have only a high school diploma or a GED, get ready for minimum wage for a while. If you were in manufacturing, there are still companies hiring, if you were a generic clerk or sales technician, it might be a dry spell for a while.

If you have any sort of 4 years degree, and experience, probably you are knocking at the wrong door, because there are jobs out there if you are willing to relocate.

As said before, with the republicans in power, forget any extra assistance and probably most are going to be cut back anyway, if you aren't a citizen and you just hold a green card, forget about it even more because for what is being discussed, being on welfare might even have your green card revoked (sorry but your english is so bad that I'm assuming you are a foreigner).

Bottom line, sell everything, go in an apartment, maybe a 2 bedroom and try to squeeze in. Get -any- job and go back to school to get some sort of certification in your field, to show that you are trainable. Community colleges are cheap and you will get tax breaks because you are above 40. Have a plan, survive and move on. you actually should have already started that, because you knew it was coming.

No it not a troll. I am single have servant package, claim unemploy benefit, but still have to withdraw some of my 401 to survive. I cant think how difficult is it if u have 3 kid. Unless u pay off your house car and your wife have a stable job

You are 45 and you haven't saved enough working for a company which was offering a pretty decent 401k match and stock discounts? Sounds like a troll.

1htz.

You are an idiot!

Trump would never extend unemployment insurance even if Congress passed an extension. Republican Congress only cares about the rich, they could care less about helping the working man with unemployment benefits!

Must be some visa working holder pass by here, what does this have to do with Trump???.

Try getting assistance from your local Salvation Army.

Only Congress can extend unemployment benefits. That won't happen with Republican party controlling Washington. That's what you get for voting for Trump!

You and I have so much in common. I wish all the best for you and your family.

Been thru this, extend unemploy benefit is a pain, but the rule is u get to work and make 3k after u collect all the benefit yhat possible, then they give u 3 more month, then cylce is repeat. Or write a dam good letter to the capital of your state where u claim unemployment. Tell them exactly what happen, make sure u tell them u need money for the kid. Beleive or not u will not be the first one to write this type letter. So make it stand out to other. Ot all i can say from here. And yck slb for making this happen

On serious note; you have to wait atleast 12 months.

I consider doing Uber, working at home depot to keep lights on. After you exhausted your benefits there should be no excuse to hit the retail if you got family and in financial risk.

Trump will make America great again!

USA - Houston, TX

Hold on Trump is on his way.

What country are you in?