I just received a notice in the mail saying that if my unemployment benefits are not exhausted by the 13th, then my benefits end with this tier. If my benefits end prior to the 13th, then I am eligible for one more extension of 10 weeks.

So...because I've been working part time, I will have maybe $100 left of benefits by the time the 13th comes around - which means it ends for me.

But if I didn't work at all, then I would be eligible for another 10 weeks of unemployment.

Does anyone else see how messed up that sounds? A person who is trying to work gets screwed.