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Just wanted to add that if you do get approved, make sure you understand the work search requirements. You'll need to actively look for jobs that you can actually take given your class schedule.
Makes sense. I'll focus my job search on positions that work with my Tuesday/Thursday class schedule.
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Hope everything works out for you OP! The appeal process can be stressful but it sounds like you have solid evidence on your side.
Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about this now thanks to everyone's help.
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Quick tip - if you do gig work like DoorDash or Uber while on unemployment, you still need to report that income. Don't think they won't find out because they will.
Good to know. I was thinking about doing some delivery work to make ends meet.
You can definitely do that, just be honest about the income. They'll adjust your weekly benefit accordingly but you won't lose eligibility.
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I remember when I first applied I was checking my account every single day multiple times LOL. The anxiety is real when you're waiting for that first payment.
Haha that's exactly what I'm doing! Good to know I'm not the only one.
We've all been there! Once you get into the routine it gets much less stressful.
Final tip - make sure you have all your job search activities documented from week one. Even though you're waiting for your first payment, Washington ESD still expects you to be looking for work and keeping records. Don't let that slide while you're waiting.
How many job searches do we need to do per week? I keep seeing different numbers.
It's 3 job search activities per week in Washington. Can be applications, networking, interviews, etc.
Noah Lee
been following this thread and wanted to share that i got fired for performance last month and my claim was approved in 2 weeks with no issues. employer didn't even contest it. sometimes people overthink these things
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Liv Park
•That's great to hear! Maybe I'm worrying about nothing. Did you have to do anything special when you filed?
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Noah Lee
•nope just answered the questions honestly and uploaded the termination letter they gave me. pretty straightforward actually
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Ava Hernandez
The bottom line is that unemployment insurance exists for situations exactly like this. You pay into the system through your paychecks, so don't feel bad about using it when you need to. Performance issues happen and that's why we have this safety net.
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Liv Park
•Thanks for saying that. I do feel guilty about potentially collecting unemployment but you're right that I've been paying into it.
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Ava Hernandez
•Exactly! It's insurance, not welfare. You've earned the right to use it if you lose your job through no fault of your own.
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