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honestly your savings plus unemployment income should be enough for a decent used car loan. I'd say go for it if you really need the transportation. Just be realistic about what you can afford.
Yeah I think I'm overthinking it. I need a car to job hunt effectively so it's really an investment in getting back to work.
One more tip - if you get approved, make your first payment a week early and always pay a little extra toward principal. Builds goodwill with the lender and saves on interest long term.
Great advice! I'm definitely planning to pay extra when I can. Thanks everyone for all the helpful input - feeling much more confident about this now.
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This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was totally confused about whether I could apply for unemployment while getting SSI. Sounds like the key is talking to Social Security first and being upfront about everything.
Exactly right. Transparency with both agencies is crucial. Better to ask questions upfront than deal with overpayment issues later.
And don't forget about using tools like Claimyr if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Makes the whole process way less frustrating.
One more thing to consider - even if you can get both benefits, you'll need to continue meeting Washington ESD's ongoing requirements like filing weekly claims and doing your job search activities. With a disability, make sure you can realistically meet these requirements before you start the process.
Good point. I can definitely do job searches online and the weekly claims seem straightforward. I think I'm going to call Social Security tomorrow to discuss my specific situation.
That's the smart approach. Get the facts for your specific situation before making any decisions.
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anyone else notice how all the job postings want you to be passionate about filing insurance claims or whatever boring thing they do?
OMG yes! Like I'm passionate about paying my rent, not your company's mission statement about revolutionizing paper clips.
I hate those applications that ask why you're passionate about working for them. Because I need money to live, Karen!
Final thought - don't let the low unemployment narrative make you feel like you're failing. The job market is still challenging for many people despite what the headlines say. Keep doing what you're doing and something will break your way soon.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. At least now I know I'm not crazy for struggling in this 'amazing' job market. Going to keep pushing forward and maybe try that Claimyr thing to talk to Washington ESD about other resources.
Good luck! Feel free to update us when you find something. We're all rooting for you.
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Just want to emphasize again - don't wait to apply if you think you might qualify. The benefits can be backdated but there are limits, and you definitely don't want to miss out on assistance you're entitled to.
Better late than never! And if you need help reaching Washington ESD for any questions, remember that Claimyr service can save you a lot of time and frustration trying to get through on the phone.
Good reminder. Phone support can be really hit or miss with government agencies.
Hiroshi Nakamura
One more thing to remember - if you get disqualified for any reason (like refusing suitable work or failing job search requirements), it doesn't just pause your benefits, it can end them completely. So make sure you understand all the rules and follow them exactly.
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Isabella Costa
•This is why I ended up needing to use Claimyr to talk to an actual person at Washington ESD. The website information wasn't clear about what 'suitable work' meant in my situation.
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Malik Jenkins
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular UI benefits in Washington state. Use that time wisely and don't assume you'll find something right at the end. Start your job search immediately and treat it seriously from day one.
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Gabrielle Dubois
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been super useful.
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Freya Andersen
•Good luck with your job search! The 26 weeks will go faster than you think.
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