Somewhat related and hopefully not much of a thread drift:
If you lose your Medical Certificate, is there any reason you cannot apply to collect Unemployment Benefits (NY if it matters)?
I had a serious event that I recovered from very quickly but carries a heavy duty (1yr +) observation period from the FAA. I am in excellent health (for this reason I was denied Social Security Disability) and my Doctor cleared me to return to work a long time ago.
Tried getting other work at my 121 Carrier, they wouldn't give me any, and now I don't know what to do.
No disability insurance or anything like that, and I'm essentially burning up my life savings at this point. Looking for work, but haven't found anything yet. Have a 4yr degree, but it's kind of useless unless you've done some serious interning (which I never did since I was more focused on getting my ratings during my spare time in College).
Any insight/info would be appreciated.