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The whole system seems designed to confuse people. I wish Washington ESD would just put out clearer guidance about gig work and unemployment benefits.
Agreed! Their website has some information but it's scattered across different pages and not very clear for gig workers specifically.
At least forums like this help people figure it out. Better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website alone.
Bottom line: you can absolutely drive for Uber while collecting unemployment benefits. Just report all earnings honestly, keep good records, and continue your job search activities. Thousands of people do this successfully.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about moving forward with driving for Uber now.
Good luck with the gig work! Hope you find a great full-time job soon too.
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Just want to add - if you end up with an overpayment notice later (saying you were paid benefits you weren't entitled to), don't panic. You can appeal those too, and sometimes they're mistakes on Washington ESD's end. But deal with it immediately because the penalties and interest add up fast.
How do overpayments even happen if you're reporting everything correctly?
Sometimes it's employer wage reporting discrepancies, sometimes Washington ESD changes a decision months later, sometimes it's honest mistakes in reporting. The system isn't perfect and workers often get caught in the middle.
Bottom line - unemployment insurance is there as a safety net, not a vacation. It's designed to temporarily replace income while you actively search for new work. Follow the rules, document everything, and don't try to game the system because they will catch up with you eventually.
Thanks everyone for all this information! I feel so much more prepared now. Hopefully I won't need to use it, but at least I know what to expect if I do.
Knowledge is power, especially when dealing with government bureaucracy. Good luck with your job situation!
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The job market is tough right now. Don't be too hard on yourself if you haven't found anything yet. Keep applying and networking.
Thanks, I needed to hear that. Some days I feel like I'm not trying hard enough.
22 weeks of looking shows you're definitely trying. The market is just difficult right now.
Final thought - document everything. If you do end up in a situation where you need to appeal anything or apply for emergency assistance, having good records will help your case.
I'll start keeping better records of everything. Thanks for all the advice everyone.
Good luck with everything. Hope you find work soon or at least get some clarity on your options from Washington ESD.
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One more thing about job searching while young - don't let the high youth unemployment statistics discourage you. Yes, it might take longer to find something, but there are also advantages to being young in the job market. Employers like hiring people who are energetic and willing to learn.
That's a good way to look at it. I was getting pretty discouraged reading about how bad youth unemployment is.
Yeah focus on your strengths - adaptability, tech skills, willingness to work different shifts. Those are all things employers value.
Final thought - youth unemployment is high partly because young people are more likely to quit jobs to look for better opportunities, which technically counts as 'unemployment' even if it's voluntary. So the statistics include people who are being strategic about their careers, not just people who can't find work.
Good point! The statistics don't distinguish between involuntary job loss and people who quit to find something better.
Interesting, I never thought about that. Makes the numbers seem less scary when you put it that way.
Jasmine Hernandez
Been through this process twice now and the waiting never gets easier. But once you get that first payment, the relief is incredible. Hang in there!
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Bethany Groves
•Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. This thread has been really helpful!
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Luis Johnson
Final tip: when you do get approved, set up direct deposit if you haven't already. It's faster than waiting for the debit card to arrive and reload.
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Bethany Groves
•Good call. I'll make sure to do that as soon as I can access those options.
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