<p>jym, in most states one cannot collect unemployment without being able to document attempts to find gainful employment. Just a thought as to BIL’s “reluctance”…</p>
<p>Yup, I am aware of that, countingdown. But I am sure BIL can spin a wonderful tale of efforts to jobhunt, and contacts hes made, etc. I truly think he just doesn’t want to put forth the effort. That, or, heaven forbid someone he knows might see him at the unemployment office. Oh the shame of it. Better to hit up a relative for cash and keep it quiet.</p>