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remember to keep looking for work even while collecting benefits. unemployment is temporary assistance not a permanent solution. the job search requirements are there for a reason
Absolutely. I'm already updating my resume and reaching out to contacts. Hopefully I won't need the full 26 weeks.
Good luck with your job search! The market is pretty good right now in most industries.
One more thing - if you're not sure about your benefit amount or have questions after filing, Claimyr really is helpful for getting through to Washington ESD agents. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of calling.
I might give that a try if I run into issues. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
This thread has been really informative. Good luck with your claim!
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Just wanted to add - if you had other jobs this year before going on unemployment, you might have already had enough taxes withheld from those paychecks to cover the unemployment taxes too. Check your last paystub to see your year-to-date withholdings.
Oh that's a really good point! I worked until September so I did have taxes taken out of those paychecks. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing.
Exactly! A lot of people forget about their earlier withholdings when they start panicking about unemployment taxes.
The Washington ESD website has a section about taxes on unemployment benefits if you want to read more. It's under the 'Managing Your Claim' section I think. They explain the federal vs state tax situation pretty clearly.
I'll definitely check that out. Probably should have read all that stuff more carefully when I first filed!
We all learn these things the hard way. At least now you know for next time (hopefully there won't be a next time though!).
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Just want to add that if you do any freelance or gig work while collecting unemployment, you need to report that income on your weekly claims. Even small amounts need to be reported.
Good point. I do some occasional freelance graphic design work so I'll need to keep track of that.
Yes, be very careful with this. Any income needs to be reported, even if it's just $20 from a small gig.
The good news is that once you get your claim established and get into the weekly routine, it becomes pretty automatic. The hardest part is just getting started and understanding all the requirements.
That's what I'm hoping for. Thanks again everyone for walking me through this. I'm going to start my application tonight.
You've got this! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any specific issues during the process.
Makayla Shoemaker
The key is to stay organized and keep good records of everything. File promptly, keep track of your job search activities, and don't hesitate to reach out for help if you need it. The system works, but it takes patience.
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Justin Chang
•I really appreciate everyone's help and advice. This community is amazing!
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Christian Bierman
Best of luck with your claim process! Manufacturing jobs can be tough to replace, but with unemployment benefits providing some financial stability, you'll have time to find the right opportunity.
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Justin Chang
•Thank you! I'm optimistic about finding something good with a little time and effort.
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