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good luck! the first time is always the hardest but once you get through it you'll know what to expect if you ever need benefits again
Hopefully I won't need to use it again but it's good to know the process now.
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Thanks everyone for all this information. I feel much more confident about applying for unemployment now. It sounds like as long as I'm honest about my situation and capabilities, I should be okay applying for both.
Exactly. Just be consistent and honest about what you can and can't do.
Good luck with both applications. The waiting is the hardest part but you need income while you're going through the process.
Just to add one more perspective - I know someone who didn't apply for unemployment while waiting for disability and really struggled financially. If you qualify for unemployment, you should apply. Don't suffer unnecessarily while waiting for disability approval.
That's a good point. I can't afford to wait potentially years without any income.
Right. These programs exist to help people in exactly your situation. Use them if you qualify.
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been on unemployment twice and honestly the weekly claims become routine after a while. just set a reminder for the same day each week so you don't forget
What happens if I forget to file one week?
you lose that week's benefits and can't go back and claim it later. that's why the reminder is so important
The system is definitely not intuitive. I made mistakes on my first weekly claim and had to call to get it corrected. Another reason why having a way to actually reach ESD staff is crucial.
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Natural disasters can cause unemployment too - wildfires, floods, etc. Washington ESD has special provisions for disaster-related unemployment I think.
Yes, there are disaster unemployment assistance programs for situations not covered by regular UI benefits.
Bottom line - unemployment happens for tons of reasons and Washington ESD has seen it all. As long as you're honest about your situation and meet the basic requirements, you should be able to get benefits if you qualify.
Thanks everyone for all the information! This really helped me understand how different situations are handled. Feeling more confident about my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope your adjudication goes smoothly.
Emma Thompson
One more thought - if you do get approved somewhere, try to borrow only what you absolutely need. The temptation is to take extra 'just in case' but that extra debt while unemployed can really add up.
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Amara Eze
•That's smart advice. I calculated exactly what I need for the car repair plus one month of bills and that's what I'm sticking to.
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Malik Jackson
•Sounds like you're being responsible about this. Hope you find a good option and get back on your feet soon.
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GalacticGuru
Keep us posted on what you end up doing! This thread has been really helpful - I'm sure others in similar situations will find it useful too.
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Dmitry Volkov
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice. Gives me a lot of different angles to try.
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GalacticGuru
•Good luck! Hope you get it sorted out soon.
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