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One more thing - if you do get approved for disability, make sure you understand the trial work period rules. You might be able to work (and potentially collect unemployment if you lose that job) for a limited time without losing your disability benefits.
There's a trial work period? How does that work exactly?
Social Security lets you work for up to 9 months (not necessarily consecutive) to test your ability to work without losing benefits. But it's complicated and has income limits.
Bottom line - get professional advice before you do anything. This isn't something you want to guess about. The penalties for getting it wrong can be severe, and the rules are too complex for most people to navigate alone.
Good plan. Documentation is key too - keep records of every conversation and decision you make.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful in understanding what I'm dealing with.
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Just remember to keep track of your job search activities too. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and they do audit people randomly.
What counts as a job search activity?
Applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, informational interviews. Keep detailed records of everything you do.
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Don't forget to keep looking for work and document everything. Washington ESD does check up on job search requirements and you don't want to get in trouble for not following the rules.
Already started keeping a spreadsheet of my job applications. Better safe than sorry.
Smart approach. Good record keeping makes everything easier if questions come up later.
Welcome to the unemployment club! It's not fun but at least there's help available while you look for your next job. Good luck with your claim and your job search.
Thanks! Not a club I wanted to join but grateful the safety net exists.
That's the right attitude. Use the time and benefits to find something good, not just anything.
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been unemployed since the tech layoffs started and honestly the whole system is overwhelmed. took me 3 months to get my first payment because of adjudication issues and couldn't reach anyone to explain what was happening
Three months?! How did you survive financially?
credit cards and help from family. it was terrible but eventually got resolved
Bottom line: "mass unemployment" as an economic condition can last years, but your individual Washington ESD benefits are still capped at 26 weeks unless Congress extends them. The main difference during mass layoff events is that Washington ESD's phone system gets overwhelmed, but the online filing process usually works fine.
This has been really helpful everyone. I feel much better prepared for what's coming.
Good luck with everything. File online as soon as you're eligible and hopefully you won't need to call at all.
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If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about this, I used Claimyr recently and it was a game changer. Instead of calling for hours, they helped me get connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. Worth checking out if you need to speak with someone directly.
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Kelsey Chin
•I keep seeing Claimyr mentioned. Is it expensive to use?
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Hunter Hampton
•I thought it was reasonable considering how much time it saved me. Way better than taking time off work to sit on hold all day.
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Sofia Peña
Bottom line: report your severance on every weekly claim even if you think it won't matter. Washington ESD will make the determination about whether it affects your benefits. Being honest upfront protects you from overpayment issues later.
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Kelsey Chin
•That seems to be the consensus. I'll make sure to report it every week. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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Aaron Boston
•Good plan. It's always better to over-report than under-report with unemployment benefits.
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