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The childcare issue is especially important to document well. If you can show that accepting a job would cost more in childcare than you'd earn, or that no appropriate childcare is available for the job's schedule, that's usually considered valid grounds for declining.
That's exactly my situation with some of these evening shift jobs. The daycare closes at 6 PM and I'd need overnight care that costs more than the job pays.
Perfect example of why you should document and decline. Get quotes from childcare providers to show the cost comparison if Washington ESD questions it.
One more thing - if you decline a job for valid reasons and Washington ESD still questions it, don't panic. You have appeal rights and if your reasons are legitimate and documented, you should be fine. The system is supposed to protect people from being forced into genuinely unsuitable work situations.
That's reassuring. This whole discussion has really helped me understand my rights better.
And remember, services like Claimyr can help you get answers directly from Washington ESD if you need clarification about your specific situation. Better to get official guidance than stress about it.
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This whole thread makes me grateful I had a solid emergency fund when I got laid off. 6 months expenses minimum should be everyone's goal. Hard lesson to learn when you're already unemployed though.
Easy to say in hindsight. Not everyone can save 6 months of expenses, especially with how expensive everything is now.
Agreed, most people are living paycheck to paycheck. The system is broken if losing a job means immediate financial crisis.
Final thought - create a budget specifically for unemployment period. Track every expense and see where you can cut temporarily. Things like streaming services, gym memberships, eating out - small cuts add up and can extend how long your savings last.
Already canceled Netflix and a couple other subscriptions. Looking at my budget now to see what else I can trim.
Good start! Every dollar you can save now gives you more time to find the right job instead of having to take the first offer out of desperation.
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Just remember that even if you earn enough to get zero unemployment payment for a week, you still need to file your weekly claim to keep your claim active.
That's a good point. So you file every week regardless of whether you expect to get paid?
Exactly. Missing weekly claims can cause problems with your ongoing eligibility.
The bottom line is: report everything, keep good records, and when in doubt, ask Washington ESD directly. Better to be overly cautious than deal with overpayment issues later.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about taking on some part-time work now.
Good luck! Just remember to report all earnings honestly and you'll be fine.
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I would also suggest keeping detailed records of all your unemployment payments and child support deductions. It helps if you ever need to dispute anything or apply for a modification later.
That's smart. I'll start a spreadsheet to track everything.
One last tip - if you do get a job offer while collecting unemployment, make sure to factor in the child support garnishment when deciding if the job pays enough to make it worth taking. Sometimes a low-paying job isn't much better than unemployment after child support is taken out.
Just remember that even if the take-home pay is similar short-term, having a job gives you stability and potential for advancement that unemployment doesn't.
True. Plus I can't stay on unemployment forever anyway. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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Daniel Price
•I might need to try that - been trying to get answers about our account for months.
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Olivia Evans
•The wait times to reach Washington ESD directly are just ridiculous sometimes.
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Sophia Bennett
Don't let your former employer make you feel bad about filing. The unemployment system exists exactly for situations like yours. They paid into it knowing that laid-off employees would file claims - that's how insurance works.
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Ava Harris
•You're absolutely right. I shouldn't feel guilty about using a system I'm entitled to use.
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Aiden Chen
•Exactly. You didn't choose to get laid off - this is what the safety net is for.
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