Poll: How long have you been on EI?

[v2kai]

Just out of curiosity, how long have/did you collect EI for?

[speedog]

Never have been on, haven't paid into it for over 9 years now.

[carson blocks]

Not eligible as a contractor. Paid in for 15 years, never been able to collect a cent.

[speedog]

Originally posted by carson blocks
Not eligible as a contractor. Paid in for 15 years, never been able to collect a cent.

Actually you may be eligible but the choice is yours still.

[finboy]

I was on month 9 but found work end of August

Tldr phew

[EK 2.0]

All my life....East Indian is a way of life...:dunno:

[dirtsniffer]

haven't been on it yet.. hopefully it stays that way

[pheoxs]

Have never been on it thus far in my life. Hoping to keep it that way.

[Sugarphreak]

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[finboy]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I was on it for maybe 4~5 months... it took 3 months for it to kick in, and then as soon as I started getting a few hours of work a week they totally cut me off

I had a few weeks of down time here and there, and I think my claim was still active, so I could have claimed it, but it was too much hassle for too little money.

Even if I qualify for it, I won't ever go on it again. I would rather take some courses or travel, and EI doesn't allow for either of those.

I collected ei while attending a 4 month program at sait, you just have to know where to look :dunno:

[HomespunLobster]

Never had to do EI, I've always got a fall back job or plan. And so far even if I lose my current O&G job I have other employment waiting for me to work for them for the same pay +overtime. So can't really complain

EDIT: I've been super lucky, I don't want to flaunt in honest. But my dice rolls seems to work out for the best.

[ExtraSlow]

I made it nearly twenty years of work before I needed to start an EI claim. I have been on it around nine months so far, and with the extra 25 weeks, I should make just a hair over a full year.

It's not great, until it's all you've got, then it's a lifesaver.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

I'm on month 8 right now. :/

[ExtraSlow]

Lots of Albertans have never had to use it before, but it gives us some helpful perspective on the program.

[freshprince1]

Never had to yet. Hoping not to change that. Keep your chin up, boys. You can do this.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by EK 2.0
All my life....East Indian is a way of life...:dunno:

:rofl: I still have to think twice when I see "EI". Being "old school", I still think of it as "UI". Either way, I've never been able to take advantage of it! Always wanted to! Man, to get paid for sitting at home?!! Awesome!!
When I have no work....there's NO money coming into the household!

[03ozwhip]

I never used it until I started in the oilfield 3.5 years ago. it's good to have a couple grand coming in between jobs.

I used it while in school the last few years and I'll use it again when I go for my journeyman in March.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by EK 2.0
All my life....East Indian is a way of life...:dunno:

EI-EI-OOOHHHH SNAP!:rofl: