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The waiting is the worst part honestly. I remember being so anxious about my first payment too. But once it starts coming it's pretty reliable.
Thanks for the encouragement. It's just stressful when you have bills due and no other income coming in.
totally get it, i was in the same situation. hang in there!
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment hit my account this morning! So it was exactly 3 business days after the 'Payment Issued' date showed up in my Washington ESD account. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance.
Lucky you! Still waiting on mine but this gives me hope it'll come soon.
Awesome! Always nice to hear success stories on here.
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Final thought - when you do talk to Washington ESD (whether through Claimyr or however you manage to get through), ask specifically about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. They have funding for training and support services that could help bridge the gap while you're looking for work.
I'll add that to my list of questions. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and support. At least I have a plan now instead of just panicking.
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Just remember you're still technically unemployed even if you're doing gig work. You have to remain able and available for full-time employment. If Washington ESD thinks you're too busy with DoorDash to take a regular job, that could be an issue.
How would they even know how much time you're spending on it though?
They can see your reported hours and earnings. If you're consistently working 40+ hours a week doing deliveries, that might raise red flags.
Bottom line: yes you can do DoorDash while on unemployment but you MUST report all earnings and hours worked. Don't try to hide it or you'll end up with overpayment issues that are way worse than just having your benefits reduced.
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. I think I'll start small and see how it goes.
Good luck! Just stay organized with your record keeping and you should be fine.
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I wish they made this information clearer on the Washington ESD website. It's all scattered around and hard to understand.
Agreed! The eligibility requirements should be in one clear place instead of buried in different sections.
At least they have the benefit calculator tool. That helped me figure out if I qualified before filing.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much more confident about understanding the work requirements now. Hopefully I won't need to file a claim, but at least I know I'd probably qualify if something happens.
Good luck with your new job! Even knowing you have that safety net can reduce stress.
Exactly! This thread has been super helpful for understanding how it all works.
Emma Wilson
Here's the official formula if anyone wants the exact calculation: Weekly Benefit Amount = (Total wages in two highest quarters ÷ 52) × 0.0385. But it can't be less than $295 or more than $999 per week for 2025.
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Giovanni Marino
•Thanks for the exact formula! That's really helpful for calculating ahead of time.
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QuantumLeap
Bottom line - start with expecting about 45% of your weekly gross pay and go from there. The exact amount depends on your specific wage history but thats a good ballpark for budgeting purposes.
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Giovanni Marino
•Perfect, 45% gives me a good starting point for planning. Really appreciate everyone's help with this!
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