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The key thing is keeping your job search active and reporting accurately. Having a car will probably help you expand your search area and get to more interviews.
That's the plan! Already looking at jobs I couldn't consider before because of transportation
Sounds like this car purchase is going to be a good investment in your job search
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Summary for OP: File immediately online, keep filing weekly claims, start job search right away, expect 2-3 weeks for approval if no complications, and don't be afraid to call for help if you get stuck. You've got this!
Perfect summary, thank you! I feel much more prepared now.
That's what this community is for. Come back if you run into any issues during the process.
yeah this thread covers pretty much everything. wish i had found info like this when i first filed. would have saved me a lot of stress and confusion
I'm bookmarking this thread for reference. Thanks again everyone!
Good idea to bookmark it. You'll probably have more questions as you go through the process.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm bookmarking it in case I need to refer back to the advice about timing and dates.
Glad it helped! Everyone here gave really good advice about filing immediately.
Happy to help. The unemployment system can be confusing but filing early is definitely the way to go.
For anyone else who finds this thread later - the bottom line is file your Washington ESD claim as soon as you know you're unemployed. Don't wait for paperwork, final paychecks, or anything else. You can always provide additional info later but you can't get back the time lost by waiting to file.
Agreed. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits. Simple as that.
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Been through this process twice now and the key thing is just to file even if you're not 100% sure you qualify. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than talking yourself out of it.
That's probably good advice. Better to try and get denied than not try at all.
Exactly. The worst they can say is no, and if you don't file you definitely won't get benefits.
Also worth noting that if you're still working part-time you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits. You don't have to be completely unemployed to get some help.
That's actually my situation! My hours got cut way down but I'm still working a little. Good to know I might still qualify for something.
Yeah they'll calculate your weekly benefit based on your reduced earnings. Could definitely help bridge the gap.
Giovanni Mancini
I think people worry too much about not qualifying. The eligibility requirements aren't that strict if you've been working regularly. With 10 months of work history you should be fine.
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Sean Doyle
•Yeah you're probably right. I think I was just overthinking it.
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Giovanni Mancini
•Exactly. The worst thing that happens is they say no and then you know for sure.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Good luck with your application! Based on everything discussed here, you should definitely qualify. Just be patient with the process - sometimes it takes a few weeks to get everything sorted out, especially if your claim goes into adjudication for any reason.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have any questions about the weekly claims process.
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NebulaNova
•And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, Claimyr is there if the regular phone lines aren't working out for you.
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