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Last piece of advice - start looking for jobs immediately even if you think your unemployment claim will be approved. Washington ESD requires you to be actively seeking work, and the sooner you start building your job search log, the better. Plus you might find something great before your benefits even kick in!
Good point! I've been so focused on the unemployment application that I haven't even started job hunting yet. I should do both.
Exactly! And if you do get a job offer while your claim is pending, you can always withdraw your application. But having unemployment as a backup while you look gives you more negotiating power.
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This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was worried I'd have to choose between social security and unemployment. Good to know I can get both even if the UI amount is reduced.
Glad it helped! The most important thing is accurate reporting. Washington ESD will eventually catch any discrepancies, and it's much easier to get it right from the start than to fix overpayment issues later.
Definitely learned that lesson from other people's experiences. Better to be cautious and accurate than deal with adjudication problems.
Quick update - I used that Claimyr service mentioned earlier and finally got to talk to someone at Washington ESD about my specific situation. The agent confirmed everything discussed here and helped me understand exactly how my benefits would be calculated. Worth it for the peace of mind!
How long did it take them to connect you to an agent?
About 20 minutes from when I submitted my request. Much better than the hours I was spending on hold before.
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Adding my experience - I was also confused initially but the online system is really the way to go. Physical offices are more of a last resort these days.
That seems to be the consensus. Online first, phone if needed, physical office only if absolutely necessary.
And if you do need to call, services like Claimyr can save you a lot of frustration with busy phone lines.
Great thread! Just to wrap up - 'unemployment office' is Washington ESD, everything starts online at esd.wa.gov, and WorkSource is separate but related for job search requirements. Simple once you know the pieces.
Perfect summary! Thanks again everyone. Time to go file my claim.
Good luck! Come back if you have questions during the process.
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If you end up getting denied, don't panic. You have 30 days to appeal the decision and they'll review your case again. Sometimes it's just a matter of providing additional documentation.
That's somewhat reassuring. I hope it doesn't come to that but good to know there's a process.
Yeah, appeals are pretty common. The initial review is sometimes rushed so the appeal process can catch things they missed.
Hang in there! The waiting is tough but most people do get approved if they meet the basic requirements. Just keep filing those weekly claims and checking your account regularly.
Thanks for the encouragement! This whole process is more stressful than I expected.
I totally get it. It's a lot when you're already dealing with being unemployed. But you'll get through it.
Geoff Richards
Try contacting your state representatives office too. They sometimes know about programs or resources that aren't widely advertised.
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Alberto Souchard
•I hadn't thought of that. I'll look up who represents my area.
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Simon White
Sorry you're going through this. The system is complicated and unfair in many ways. Focus on finding work and accessing whatever community resources are available.
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Alberto Souchard
•Thanks for the support. I'm already looking for new construction jobs and will check out the community resources people mentioned.
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Hugo Kass
•Construction work should pick up again soon with spring coming. Hang in there.
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