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I went through this exact same situation about 4 months ago and can definitely confirm that part-time work qualifies for the waiting week payment! I was working only 23 hours/week at a retail job when I successfully claimed mine. Here's what I experienced: - Waited 3 business days after my final regular payment processed completely - The "Request Waiting Week Payment" option appeared automatically in my TWC portal - Completed the simple online form with basic employer information in about 10 minutes - Payment arrived in my account exactly 5 business days later You'll just need your employer's name, address, your exact start date, and hourly wage - no documentation upload required. The system handles verification automatically through their databases. Your 25-hour position will definitely be sufficient - don't worry about any conflicting info suggesting full-time requirements. That seems to be outdated information based on all the recent success stories shared here. One tip: make sure your direct deposit information is current in your TWC account before submitting the request to avoid any payment delays. Congrats on the new job and good luck with claiming your waiting week! You're so close to finishing this whole process. 🎉
This is so helpful to hear from someone who went through it 4 months ago with 23 hours/week! The consistency across everyone's experiences is really reassuring - it seems like the 3 business day wait time and 5-7 day payment timeline are pretty standard. I'm feeling so much more confident now after reading all these detailed success stories. The fact that multiple people have succeeded with part-time positions ranging from 18-30 hours/week really puts my mind at ease about my 25-hour job qualifying. Thanks for the reminder about updating direct deposit info - I'll definitely double-check that before submitting. It's amazing how much clearer this process seems now compared to when I first read the confusing TWC website! Really grateful for everyone taking the time to share their real experiences here. Looking forward to wrapping up this final step soon! 🙏
I just went through this process last week and can confirm that part-time work absolutely qualifies! I was only working 19 hours/week at a local restaurant when I successfully claimed my waiting week payment. Here's my recent experience: - Submitted my final regular payment request on Monday - Waited exactly 3 business days (Thursday) for it to fully process - Checked my TWC portal Thursday evening and the "Request Waiting Week Payment" option was there - Completed the form Friday morning in about 7 minutes with basic employer info - Payment hit my account this past Tuesday (5 business days later) The form only asked for employer name, address, my start date, and hourly wage ($14/hour). No documentation needed - super straightforward process! Your 25-hour position will definitely qualify. All these success stories from people working 18-30 hours/week really show that the part-time requirement concerns are unfounded. Don't let that one conflicting experience worry you - the overwhelming evidence here shows part-time work is completely acceptable. Make sure your direct deposit info is current and you'll be all set! The whole process is honestly much easier than the TWC website makes it sound. Congrats on the new job - you're almost at the finish line! 🎊
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As someone who's currently navigating the TWC system for the first time myself, I really appreciate all the detailed advice here! I've been keeping a simple notebook too, but after reading these responses, I'm definitely going to create a digital backup system. One question though - for those who've been audited, how much detail do they really want? Like if I apply through Indeed, do I need to note the specific job posting ID number, or is "Applied via Indeed for Customer Service Representative position at ABC Company on [date]" sufficient? I want to make sure I'm capturing enough detail without going overboard. Also, has anyone had experience with what happens if you can't find exactly 3 qualifying activities in a particular week due to limited job openings in your field?
Great questions! From what I've seen others share here, for Indeed applications you should definitely capture as much detail as possible - company name, position title, date applied, and if you can easily grab it, the job posting ID or URL. Better to have too much info than too little during an audit. As for the 3 activities requirement - this is where getting creative with legitimate work search activities helps. Remember that networking events, creating profiles on job sites, registering with staffing agencies, attending virtual job fairs, and even follow-up calls/emails on previous applications all count. If your field has limited postings in a given week, you might attend a professional networking event online, update your LinkedIn profile (if it's specifically for job searching), or reach out to contacts in your industry. The key is that these need to be genuine job search activities, not just busy work. I'd also suggest checking with TWC directly if you're consistently having trouble finding 3 qualifying activities - they might have guidance specific to your situation or industry.
I went through something similar when I first started collecting unemployment in Texas. The confusion is totally understandable! Just to echo what others have said - you're absolutely right that there's nowhere to upload your work search logs during regular payment requests. You'll just answer "yes" when asked if you completed your required activities. One thing I learned the hard way is to be really specific in your record keeping from day one. I initially wrote things like "applied at Home Depot" but when I got audited after 2 months, they wanted way more detail - which specific position, application method, confirmation numbers if available, etc. Now I use a simple spreadsheet with columns for date, company name, specific job title, how I applied (online, in-person, email), contact person if applicable, and any follow-up actions. Also wanted to mention that Texas allows some flexibility in what counts as work search activities. If you're struggling to find 3 traditional job applications in a week (which can happen depending on your field), remember that things like attending virtual career workshops, updating your WorkInTexas.com profile, or having informational interviews with people in your industry all count too. The key is making sure they're genuine efforts to find employment, not just going through the motions. Good luck with your first payment request - sounds like you're already being diligent about tracking everything!
This is really helpful advice, especially about being specific from the start! I'm curious about the virtual career workshops you mentioned - do you have any recommendations for where to find legitimate ones that TWC would accept? I work in IT and sometimes the job market can be pretty quiet for my specific skill set, so having those alternative work search activities could be really valuable. Also, when you mention informational interviews, did you find those through professional networks or cold outreach? Thanks for sharing your experience!
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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!
@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!
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!
@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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I've been following this thread and it's incredibly helpful! As someone who just started doing DoorDash while on TWC unemployment last month, I wanted to add one small thing that's made a huge difference for me: I set a daily earnings alarm on my phone. Since my weekly threshold is similar to yours ($90.50), I set my phone to alert me when I've earned about $12-13 per day (aiming for around $70-75 per week to stay safe). The DoorDash app shows your daily earnings in real-time, so when my alarm goes off, I check the app and usually call it a day if I'm close to my target. This has helped me avoid those "just one more delivery" situations that could accidentally push me over my weekly limit. Plus it gives me a good stopping point so I can focus time on job applications and interviews without feeling like I should be out earning more. The consistency has been great too - I know roughly what to expect each week for my combined unemployment + DoorDash income, which makes budgeting so much easier while job searching. Sometimes the steady routine is just as valuable as the extra money!
This daily earnings alarm idea is absolutely genius! I love how you've basically automated the discipline part of staying under your weekly threshold. Setting it for $12-13 per day to target $70-75 weekly is such a smart approach - it gives you that safety buffer while also creating a natural stopping point each day. The "just one more delivery" temptation is something I was definitely worried about, especially on really good days when orders are flowing. Having an alarm take that decision-making out of my hands sounds perfect. Plus you're right that it frees up mental energy to focus on the real priority - job applications and interviews. I really appreciate how you've thought about the consistency aspect too. Knowing roughly what to expect each week for total income would definitely make budgeting and planning so much easier during this uncertain time. Sometimes that predictability and routine is just as important as the extra money itself. Thanks for sharing such a practical system! I'm definitely going to set up something similar before I start. This whole thread has been incredibly educational - everyone's real-world experience and tips are making me feel so much more confident about doing this the right way.
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm actually in the exact same situation - just got laid off from my retail job yesterday and was wondering about doing gig work while collecting unemployment. Reading everyone's real experiences and specific tips has answered so many questions I didn't even know I had. The consensus seems clear: it's definitely doable if you stay organized, report everything honestly, and keep your earnings conservative to avoid going over the threshold. I love all the practical systems people have shared - the daily earnings alarms, separate checking accounts, screenshot documentation, and weekly summary emails. One question for those who've been doing this: how long did it typically take you to find full-time work while doing gig work on the side? I'm wondering if having that extra income might make me less motivated to actively job search, but it sounds like most of you successfully used it as a bridge to new employment. Any tips for maintaining job search momentum while doing DoorDash? Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread is going to save me so much trial and error!
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I'm going through something very similar right now and wanted to add a few things that might help. First, when you file your appeal, make sure to request what's called a "wage detail report" for the period in question - this will show you exactly what earnings records TWC has on file for you, and sometimes you can spot discrepancies or duplicate entries that caused the problem. Second, I discovered that TWC has a specific form called the "Request for Waiver of Recovery of an Unemployment Insurance Benefit Overpayment" (Form C-46) if you believe the overpayment was due to their error and not yours. Given that they should have automatically deducted this from your recent benefits but didn't, that could be grounds for a waiver. Also, if you're having trouble getting through by phone, try using their online chat feature during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening). I had better luck there than with the phone lines. The fact that so many people in this thread are experiencing the same issue with failed automatic offsets really does suggest there's a systemic problem. Don't let them make you feel like you did something wrong - their own system should have caught this years ago if it was legitimate. Stay strong and fight it!
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Isabella Costa
•This is such valuable information, thank you! I didn't know about Form C-46 for waiver requests - that could be really helpful since I'm convinced this is their error, not mine. The wage detail report sounds crucial too since I'm wondering if there might be duplicate employer records or something similar causing the issue. I'll definitely try the online chat option as well - I've been so focused on calling that I forgot they might have other ways to reach them. It's honestly reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this offset failure issue. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me so much more confidence that this is actually worth fighting rather than just accepting. I'm going to request that waiver form along with my appeal tomorrow. Thanks again for all the specific form numbers and strategies!
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Sofia Ramirez
I'm really sorry you're dealing with this - the stress of getting hit with an unexpected overpayment demand is absolutely awful, especially when it's from years ago. What's really striking me from reading through all these responses is how many people are experiencing the exact same issue: TWC claiming overpayments from 2021-2022 but failing to automatically deduct them from benefits received in 2023-2024. This pattern suggests there's definitely something wrong with their system rather than individual errors. A couple of things I'd add to the excellent advice already given: - When you call or file your appeal, ask specifically if there were any known system issues or glitches affecting automatic offset processing for claims from that time period. Based on what others are saying, it sounds like there might be documented problems. - Keep detailed notes of every interaction you have with TWC - dates, times, names of representatives, and exactly what they tell you. Their information isn't always consistent between different staff members. - Don't let the 14-day deadline panic you into making hasty decisions. File the appeal to preserve your rights, but you can continue gathering documentation and evidence after that. The fact that you received benefits recently and they didn't take this alleged debt out automatically is honestly the strongest piece of evidence you have that something is wrong on their end. Their own system should have caught this if it was legitimate. Stay strong and fight it - you're definitely not alone in this!
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