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The silver lining is that economies do recover from these situations. It's not permanent even though it feels that way when you're in the middle of it.
Thanks for that reminder. Some days it's hard to see past the current situation.
Recovery might look different than before, but there will be recovery. New opportunities do emerge from these disruptions.
Bottom line is we're all doing what we can with the situation we're in. The fact that we're thinking about the broader economic impacts shows we care about more than just ourselves.
True. I guess being conscious of these cycles is the first step toward maybe helping break them somehow.
Every informed voter and conscious consumer choice helps, even in small ways.
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One last thought - if your back injury is work-related, you might also want to look into workers' compensation. That could be another source of income while you're waiting for disability to process.
Might still be worth checking into. Workers' comp can sometimes cover injuries that develop or worsen after you leave the job.
Definitely worth exploring. Workers' comp, unemployment, and SSDI all have different rules and timelines.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I think I'm going to try to get through to Washington ESD first to ask about putting my claim on standby, then talk to a disability lawyer about the SSDI application. I'll also look into the workers' comp angle. This is way more complicated than I thought it would be.
Good luck with everything. These situations are stressful but you're asking the right questions and getting good advice here.
And remember to document everything! You'll thank yourself later if any issues come up.
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honestly the whole system is confusing and washington esd doesnt make it easy to understand. took me weeks to figure out my benefit amount and i still not 100% sure i understand how they calculated it
This is super common - the benefit calculation is one of the most confusing parts of the unemployment system. When I had questions about my calculation, I used Claimyr to get through to a Washington ESD specialist who could walk me through it step by step. Much better than trying to figure it out on your own.
might have to look into that, been struggling with this for too long
Just remember that your benefit amount is recalculated if you file a new claim after your benefit year expires. So if you use up all 26 weeks and then become unemployed again later, they'll look at your recent work history to determine your new benefit amount.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! This gives me a much better understanding of what to expect when I file my claim.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask questions if you run into any issues during the filing process.
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Also make sure your LinkedIn profile addresses the gap if you're using it for job searching. You can add a section about professional development activities or volunteer work during your unemployment period. Keep it brief but shows you weren't just sitting around.
I haven't updated my LinkedIn in months! I should definitely add some of the courses I took.
LinkedIn is crucial for job searching now. Make sure your profile tells a complete story including how you used your time off.
One last tip - if the gap comes up in an interview, don't dwell on it. Give your prepared explanation quickly and then redirect to why you're perfect for this specific role. The more comfortable you are with the topic, the less it will matter to the interviewer.
That's excellent advice. I'll practice transitioning from explaining the gap to selling my qualifications.
Exactly! The gap is just one small part of your overall professional story. Don't let it overshadow everything else you bring to the table.
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OP, definitely try the Claimyr service if you can't get through on your own. I used it last month and the agent found that my social security number had a typo in the system. Fixed it immediately and payments started flowing within days.
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Luca Bianchi
•A typo in my SSN? That would definitely cause problems. Ok I'm convinced, going to try Claimyr tonight.
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NebulaKnight
•Yeah these little errors can cause major delays. Good luck getting it resolved!
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Sofia Ramirez
Just wanted to add that if you do get through to someone, ask them to email you a summary of any issues they find. That way you have documentation of what was wrong and what was fixed.
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Luca Bianchi
•Smart idea about getting documentation. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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