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You got this! I was terrified too but the hearing officer was actually really patient and fair. Focus on telling your truth clearly and you'll do fine.
One last tip - if you do well with Instacart and like the flexibility, consider other gig platforms too like DoorDash or Uber Eats. Diversifying can help you earn more consistently, just remember to report everything.
Just wanted to mention again that Claimyr has been a lifesaver for getting through to Washington ESD when I needed clarification on reporting requirements. The peace of mind of talking to an actual agent is worth it when you're dealing with benefit compliance issues.
One more tip - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD and can't get through, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. The video demo really shows how much time it saves compared to calling manually all day.
I went through something similar but with workers comp instead of LTD. The key thing Washington ESD cares about is that you're genuinely able to work and actively looking for employment. Having medical clearance helps but they'll also look at your job search efforts to make sure you're serious about finding work.
That makes sense. I'm definitely serious about getting back to work, just need to find the right fit for my situation.
Just wanted to circle back on the Claimyr service since a few people asked about it. It's basically a callback service that gets you through Washington ESD's phone queue automatically. You give them your number and they call you back when an agent is available. Saved me hours of waiting on hold when I needed to resolve an issue with my claim status. The demo video explains it better than I can.
Zoey Bianchi
For anyone reading this later - the Washington ESD website has all this info but it's kind of buried. The 'Eligibility' section breaks down all the requirements pretty clearly once you find it.
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Lucy Taylor
•Thanks for that tip! I'll bookmark that section for future reference.
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Christopher Morgan
Final update: I applied and got approved! Turns out I had way more than enough earnings in my base period. Thanks again everyone for pushing me to just apply instead of worrying about it.
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Connor Murphy
•Awesome! Glad it worked out for you. See, sometimes the system actually works like it's supposed to.
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Madison King
•Congrats! Now you can take your time finding a good job instead of stressing about rent money.
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