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Just wanted to jump in as someone who's been doing DoorDash while on TWC unemployment for about 6 weeks now - this thread is absolutely gold! Reading through everyone's experiences here would have saved me so much stress and confusion when I first started. I especially love the idea about setting up that daily earnings alarm that @Jamal Edwards mentioned. I wish I had thought of that from the beginning - I've had a couple close calls where I almost went over my weekly threshold because I got carried away during busy dinner rushes. One small thing I'll add from my recent experience: make sure to factor in the time it takes to drive to your "starting area" each day when calculating if it's worth working. I live in a suburb but have to drive 15-20 minutes to get to where the restaurants are clustered. That unpaid drive time definitely affects your true hourly rate, especially on days when orders are slow. Also, if you're in a smaller city/town, don't be surprised if the earning potential is much lower than what you see people talking about online. The market size makes a huge difference. I'm averaging closer to $10-12 per hour during active time, which is still helpful but means I have to be even more strategic about when I work to make it worthwhile. The psychological benefits are real though - staying busy and having some income coming in while job searching has been great for my mental health. Good luck to everyone navigating this situation!
This is such a great point about factoring in drive time to your starting area! I hadn't considered that unpaid travel time when thinking about the true hourly rate. Living 15-20 minutes away from the restaurant clusters would definitely eat into earnings, especially on slower days. The reality check about earning potential in smaller markets is really valuable too. It's easy to get caught up in the success stories from major metro areas and forget that market size makes a huge difference. Knowing to expect $10-12 per hour in active time helps set realistic expectations rather than being disappointed when it doesn't match what people in Dallas or Houston might be earning. I'm glad you mentioned the mental health benefits though - that's something I'm really looking forward to. Just having some structure and purpose while job searching sounds like it would help a lot with staying motivated and positive during what can be a pretty stressful time. Thanks for sharing your 6-week experience and those practical considerations! It's really helpful to hear from someone who's been doing this recently and can speak to both the challenges and benefits from a current perspective.
I've been doing DoorDash while on TWC unemployment for about 2 months now, and this thread covers pretty much everything you need to know! The most important thing is definitely staying organized with your reporting - I use a combination of several strategies mentioned here. My weekly routine: I set up DoorDash's automatic weekly summaries, keep a simple daily log in a small notebook, and take screenshots of my earnings every Saturday night before the benefit week ends. This triple-backup system has saved me multiple times when I needed to verify numbers. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that you should also keep track of any cash tips you might receive (though they're rare with DoorDash). Technically those count as earnings too and need to be reported to TWC, even though they won't show up in DoorDash's digital records. Also, consider your local market conditions when setting your weekly earning goals. I'm in a mid-size Texas city and found that aiming for $65-70 per week keeps me safely under the threshold while accounting for unexpectedly good days. Better to leave money on the table than accidentally lose a week's unemployment benefits! The flexibility has been amazing for job interviews - I can easily block out time for applications and meetings without worrying about a traditional work schedule. Plus the extra income takes so much financial pressure off the job search process. You can afford to be more selective and find the right opportunity rather than taking the first offer out of desperation. Just remember to treat this as temporary bridge income, not a long-term solution. Stay focused on finding that full-time position with benefits! Good luck with both the gig work and job hunt!
This is such comprehensive advice! I really appreciate you sharing your triple-backup system for tracking earnings - using the automatic weekly summaries, daily notebook, and Saturday night screenshots sounds bulletproof for avoiding any reporting mistakes. That level of organization gives me confidence that I can stay on top of everything. The point about cash tips is something I never would have thought of! You're absolutely right that even though they're rare with DoorDash, they'd still count as reportable income to TWC. Thanks for mentioning that detail - it's exactly the kind of thing that could cause problems later if overlooked. Your advice about local market conditions really resonates too. Setting that $65-70 weekly target to stay safely under the threshold while accounting for unexpectedly good days seems like the smart approach. I'd much rather err on the side of caution than risk losing an entire week's unemployment payment by pushing too close to the limit. It's really encouraging to hear how the flexibility has helped with your job search process. Taking that financial pressure off so you can be more selective about opportunities sounds like such a valuable benefit beyond just the extra income itself. I'm definitely going to keep reminding myself that this is temporary bridge income while I focus on finding the right full-time position. Thanks for sharing such detailed, practical advice from your 2 months of experience! This whole thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding how to do this successfully.
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Just wanted to chime in as someone who works in HR (not for collections but I've dealt with unemployment appeals). The company meeting you mentioned is HUGE evidence in your favor. When employers make public statements about job security and then contradict those statements with their actions, it seriously undermines their credibility with TWC hearing officers. A few practical tips for your hearing: - Write down exact quotes from the meeting as best you can remember them, even if not word-for-word - Prepare a simple one-page timeline showing: department transfers → company meeting → termination (with dates) - If you have any performance reviews or metrics from before the meeting, bring those to show you weren't on any kind of progressive discipline track The fact that this happened in collections during an industry downturn actually helps your case. TWC officers are seeing a pattern of employers in certain industries using "misconduct" terminations to avoid unemployment costs during economic challenges. Stay focused on the contradiction between what management said publicly versus their termination reason. That's really all you need to prove - that their stated reason doesn't hold water given the timeline of events.
This is really helpful coming from someone with HR experience! I've been working on that timeline document you mentioned and it really does paint a clear picture when you see it laid out chronologically. The contradiction is so obvious when you put it in writing. I do have my last performance review from about 6 weeks before termination, and while it wasn't perfect, there were no major red flags or mentions of being on any disciplinary track. Plus my supervisor noted that I was "adapting well to the challenges of late-stage collections" which actually supports that I was doing the job as expected. It's reassuring to hear that TWC officers are recognizing this pattern across industries. I was worried they might just take the company's word for it, but it sounds like they're getting wise to these tactics. The timing really is everything here - I just need to stay focused on that key contradiction and not get sidetracked by their attempts to justify it after the fact.
Wishing you the best of luck on Friday, Mateo! You've really done your homework preparing for this hearing. From reading through all the advice here, it sounds like you have a solid case with that company meeting being such strong contradictory evidence. One small thing to add - during the hearing, if they try to overwhelm you with a lot of call recordings or performance metrics, remember you can ask for time to review any documents they present. Don't feel pressured to respond immediately to evidence you haven't seen before. You have the right to examine anything they submit and provide your response. Also, keep in mind that TWC hearing officers deal with these cases all day and they're pretty good at spotting when employers are being less than truthful about termination reasons. Your preparation and the witness statements should serve you well. Looking forward to hearing how it goes! The collections industry really needs people to push back on these questionable termination practices.
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Just wanted to echo what everyone else has said - this thread is absolutely amazing! I moved here from Florida about a year ago and went through a similar process, though thankfully I was able to get a Texas ID before I needed to file. But reading through all these experiences really highlights how much smoother the process could be if TWC just made it clearer that you can use your SSN in place of a Texas ID number. The interstate claim process can definitely feel overwhelming at first, but it sounds like you're in great hands with all the advice here. One small thing I'd add - when you're doing your work search activities, don't forget that attending virtual job fairs or webinars related to your field can also count toward your requirements. Texas has quite a few virtual networking events that can be really valuable both for job searching and meeting your TWC obligations. Really hoping your claim processes smoothly and you find something great soon! Welcome to Texas!
Thanks Pedro! That's a great point about virtual job fairs and webinars counting toward work search requirements - I hadn't thought about those opportunities. Since I'm still getting familiar with the Texas job market, virtual events could be a really good way to learn about different companies and industries here while also meeting my TWC obligations. Do you happen to know if there are any particular websites or organizations that regularly host these kinds of events in Texas? I'd love to start looking into what's available. And thank you for the warm welcome to Texas - despite the unemployment situation, everyone I've met here (including this amazing community) has been so helpful and welcoming!
This thread has been such a valuable resource! I'm currently helping my sister navigate a similar situation - she just relocated to Texas from New Mexico and is facing the exact same Texas ID roadblock with her unemployment application. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it's clear that the SSN workaround is the key solution, and I love seeing how the community has shared so many practical tips that you just can't find in official documentation. The advice about interstate claims, browser compatibility issues, mail handling for temporary housing, and even work search strategies - this is the kind of real-world guidance that makes all the difference. I'm definitely sharing this thread with my sister. It's amazing how a simple question about filing without Texas ID has turned into such a comprehensive guide for anyone dealing with interstate unemployment claims. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and help others navigate this often confusing process!
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I'm so sorry you and your daughter are going through this - the Commission appeal process has become absolutely broken. I filed mine back in August and I'm still stuck in the same "active" status limbo. The 9-month backlog they mentioned is completely unacceptable for any government agency, especially when families are struggling to survive while waiting for benefits they've earned. What's helped me during this nightmare: 1. Set up automatic calendar reminders for biweekly payment requests - even though it feels pointless, those weeks could be worth thousands if the appeal is eventually approved 2. Started documenting everything in a spreadsheet - dates, phone calls, screenshots of portal status changes 3. Applied for local emergency assistance through 211 - they connected me with food banks and utility assistance programs The most frustrating part is how TWC reps casually mention these massive delays like it's no big deal when people are losing their homes and can't afford groceries. This isn't just slow bureaucracy - it's causing real financial devastation to families. Your daughter should definitely contact her state representative's office - I'm planning to do the same. This level of systemic failure affecting thousands of Texans should be getting emergency attention and media coverage, not just acceptance as "normal processing times." Stay strong - you're definitely not alone in this fight against a completely broken system!
I'm experiencing the exact same frustrating situation with my Commission appeal! Filed in early December and already dreading the thought of waiting until next fall based on what everyone is sharing here. The advice in this thread has been incredibly valuable - I'm immediately going to: 1. Set up those automatic biweekly payment request reminders (great idea!) 2. Start documenting everything in a spreadsheet with screenshots 3. Contact 211 for local assistance programs 4. Reach out to my state rep's office What really strikes me from reading everyone's experiences is how TWC has completely normalized a crisis-level system failure. A 9-month backlog should trigger emergency staffing and resources, not casual "that's just how long it takes" responses while families struggle financially. The suggestion about contacting local news outlets is brilliant too - this widespread government failure affecting thousands of Texans definitely deserves media scrutiny. Maybe public pressure will finally force some accountability and actual solutions instead of just accepting this broken system as "normal." Thank you all for sharing your experiences and practical survival strategies. It's both comforting and infuriating to know so many of us are stuck fighting this nightmare together, but the community support and advice here has been more helpful than anything TWC has provided!
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Great advice from everyone here! I just went through this exact situation a few months ago. One thing I'll add - when you do your final payment request and report your work, make sure you enter your GROSS earnings (before taxes), not your net pay. I made that mistake initially and had to call TWC to correct it. Also, if you worked any hours during your waiting week or have any vacation/PTO being paid out, make sure to report that too. TWC wants to know about ALL compensation related to work during the claim period. The key is being 100% transparent - it's much easier to get things right the first time than to deal with corrections later. Best of luck with the new position!
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Logan Chiang
•@Giovanni Moretti Great point about reporting gross earnings! I almost made that same mistake - was about to enter my take-home pay instead of the full amount before deductions. Also really helpful to know about vacation/PTO payouts needing to be reported too. I hadn t'thought about that since it s'technically pay for time I already worked at my old job. This whole thread has been incredibly educational - feels like I have a complete roadmap now for properly transitioning off unemployment. Thanks everyone!
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Dylan Campbell
One more thing to keep in mind - if you're starting a new job but won't work a full week during your first claim period, you can still receive partial unemployment benefits for that week! For example, if you start work on Thursday but the claim week runs Sunday-Saturday, you'd report working 2 days and earning whatever you made those 2 days. TWC will calculate a partial benefit payment for the days you didn't work. This is totally legitimate and helps bridge that gap between unemployment and your first full paycheck. Just make sure to accurately report the days worked and gross earnings, and TWC will handle the math. Many people don't realize they can get partial benefits during transition periods like this!
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CosmicVoyager
•@Dylan Campbell That s'really helpful to know! I actually do start mid-week Thursday (so) this could apply to me. I was wondering if I should just skip that payment request entirely since I d'be working, but getting partial benefits for those first few days makes total sense. Thanks for pointing that out - I probably would have missed out on money I was entitled to. Just to confirm my understanding: I d'report working Thu-Fri of that week, report my gross earnings for those 2 days, and TWC would pay me partial benefits for Sun-Wed when I was still unemployed?
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