I'm a DP in NYC (big ups to brooklyn) but I get paid work mostly as an AC. I've only been in the industry for about 8 months, and work's been good, but there are still long periods of unemployment.
Up until now, I've been getting temp office work to fill in the gaps, but it's somewhat difficult because I've had to say no to gigs when I had temp job commitments, and it seriously blows answering the phone at the law firm when you could be out shooting.
Anyway, my question is: Is there anybody who's gotten on unemployment in NY recently? I'm not sure of all the bureaucracy involved since I'm a freelance person, and what (if any) special forms I need, etc. If anybody has suggestions, experience or knows of good resources for us occasionally employed types, please let me know.
Thanks!
RMFB :ph34r:
