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Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread convinced me to start donating. Made my first appointment for next Tuesday. Feeling much better about my financial situation now.
Awesome! I'm going to make my appointment today too. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences.
Good luck to both of you! Remember to stay hydrated and eat well before your appointments.
This is such a comprehensive thread! I've been hesitating about plasma donation for weeks but reading everyone's experiences really helps. It sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) Plasma donation isn't considered employment income by Washington ESD, 2) No need to report it on weekly claims, 3) Keep documentation just in case, and 4) Make sure to maintain good health with proper nutrition. I'm definitely going to look into local centers now. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - it makes such a difference when you're trying to navigate unemployment and need every bit of help you can get!
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Final tip - when you file your claim, be completely honest about everything. It's better to explain a complicated situation upfront than to have Washington ESD discover something later that looks like you were trying to hide it.
That makes sense. I'll make sure to explain the whole situation with my hours being cut and why I decided to quit.
Exactly. Transparency is always the best policy with unemployment claims.
Just wanted to add that I went through a similar situation last year - my hours got cut from full-time to part-time and I eventually had to quit because it wasn't sustainable financially. Washington ESD approved my claim because the substantial reduction in hours was considered good cause. The key is documenting everything like others mentioned - I kept copies of my old schedule vs new schedule, emails about the changes, and even screenshots of my reduced paychecks. It took about 3 weeks to get my first payment but it was worth the wait. Don't let fear of disqualification stop you from filing - the worst they can say is no, and then you can appeal if needed.
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This whole thread is so relatable! I just went through the same panic attack last week waiting for my WorkSource link. Mine came literally 3 minutes before start time and I was frantically trying to get Zoom to work. @Liam glad you made it in! For anyone else dealing with this - I found out you can actually log into the WorkSourceWA website and sometimes find a backup link under your appointments section. Doesn't always work but worth checking. Also if you're on mobile, download the Zoom app ahead of time because the browser version can be glitchy. The system is definitely designed to stress us out but at least the workshops aren't completely useless once you actually get in!
This is such a common issue and honestly one of the most stressful parts of the whole UI process! I've been through this exact same panic multiple times. What I've learned is to set up everything possible beforehand - have Zoom downloaded and tested, check all your email folders including promotions/spam, and log into WorkSourceWA.com about 30 minutes before to see if anything shows up there. I also screenshot my confirmation email and the time stamps of when I check for the link, just in case I need to prove I was trying to attend. The system is definitely flawed but documenting everything has saved me from benefit issues when things go wrong. Glad you made it to your workshop @Liam! The anxiety these last-minute links cause is totally unnecessary.
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Whatever you decide, don't let them push you into quitting without fighting for your rights. Even if you end up leaving, make sure you've documented everything and tried to resolve it properly so you have the best chance at getting UI benefits.
Thank you, this whole thread has been really helpful. I feel like I have a better plan now for how to handle this situation.
Good luck! Stand up for yourself but do it smart. You deserve to work in a place that treats you with respect.
I'm sorry you're going through this - workplace harassment is so draining. One thing I'd add to all the great advice here is to keep a detailed journal of incidents with dates, times, and what exactly happened. Even if you don't have emails or texts for everything, your own contemporaneous notes can be valuable evidence. Also, if you have any performance reviews or previous positive feedback from before this supervisor started targeting you, gather those too - they can help show that the problems aren't with your work performance but with the hostile treatment you're receiving.
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With your tech background and salary level, you should qualify for a decent weekly benefit. Just make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file - dates, wages, employer info, etc. The more accurate info you provide upfront, the smoother the process will be.
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Holly Lascelles
•Thanks for the tip. I'll gather all my pay stubs and employment records before I start the application.
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Liam O'Reilly
•having everything organized definitely helps, the application asks for a lot of specific details
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Liam Sullivan
Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble with the online application or need to check your claim status, Washington ESD also has a mobile app that can be easier to use than the website sometimes. Also, make sure you keep copies of everything you submit - I learned that lesson when they asked me to resubmit documents I thought they already had. Good luck with your claim!
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