If I abandoned my job, can I collect unemployment?

It is likely to be considered voluntary resignation, i.e. quitting. You can, and even should, apply for unemployment insurance benefits, and you may well be awarded them, at least initially. However, if your employer contests the award of benefits, either initially or via an appeal after they are awarded, you're likely to have to repay any benefits you've received. Of course there's always a chance that there are other facts here that might still qualify you to receive benefits or your former employer might fail to contest an award in any case. The Employment Department has staff that will conduct an interview and go over your situation in detail. I'd suggest you schedule an appointment and go over with them what happened to you.