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Just remember that if you have any specific questions about your situation, Claimyr can help you get through to a real person at Washington ESD who can give you official answers. Way better than guessing or getting wrong info.
I might use that if I run into any issues. Thanks for mentioning it.
No problem. It's nice to have that option when you need real answers fast.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet - make sure you understand what happens during holiday weeks or if your part-time job has irregular scheduling. I work retail part-time while on unemployment and some weeks I get zero hours, other weeks I might get 25+ hours. The key is just being accurate with whatever you actually earned each week when you file your claim. Also, if you're in a job that pays tips (like food service), make sure to report ALL tips including cash ones - Washington ESD considers tips as wages for benefit calculation purposes.
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Just wanted to follow up and say that I successfully received both SSDI and unemployment for about 6 months last year while I was job searching. The key was being completely transparent with both agencies about my situation and keeping detailed records of my job search activities. It took some extra paperwork but it was definitely doable.
That's really encouraging to hear! Did you have any issues during the process or did it go smoothly once you got everything set up?
There was a brief period where Washington ESD questioned my work availability and I had to provide additional documentation from my doctor, but once I did that everything went smoothly.
For anyone reading this thread later, I'd recommend getting everything in writing when you speak with agents from either agency. Email confirmations, written determinations, anything official that documents what you've been told about your eligibility. It helps protect you if there are any disputes later.
Exactly. Phone conversations are great for getting information, but written documentation is what matters if there are ever any problems.
This is such valuable advice! I've been burned before by relying on verbal promises from government agencies. Having everything documented in writing really does make a difference when you need to reference what you were told months later. I learned this the hard way with a different benefits issue - ended up in a he-said-she-said situation that could have been avoided with proper documentation.
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Update us on how it goes! Always curious to hear how these situations work out, especially for nonprofit employees since it comes up fairly often on here.
Good luck! Hope your claim gets approved quickly.
Looking forward to hearing how it turns out!
I went through almost the exact same situation last year! Got laid off from a local environmental nonprofit after 3 years and was super worried about unemployment eligibility. Turns out it was completely fine - filed through SecureAccess Washington and got approved within about 2 weeks. The nonprofit sector in Washington is pretty well covered under the unemployment system. Don't let the worry stress you out too much, just get your application in and let the system work. Most of the time these concerns turn out to be unfounded.
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That's awesome that you finally got through and have a timeline! The not knowing is honestly the worst part of this whole process. I'm in a similar boat - had my waiver approved 3 weeks ago and still waiting. Might have to try that Claimyr service myself since I've been striking out with the regular phone line. Hope your refund comes through next week as scheduled!
I'm in the exact same situation! Had my waiver approved about 2 weeks ago and have been anxiously waiting. The uncertainty is really tough when you're trying to budget and plan for upcoming expenses. Definitely going to look into that Claimyr service - seems like actually getting through to talk to someone makes all the difference in getting real answers instead of just waiting and wondering. Thanks for sharing your experience @Jamal Edwards, and fingers crossed both of our refunds come through soon!
I'm going through something similar right now - had my overpayment waiver approved about 10 days ago and also paid back around $3,800 while waiting for the decision. Like you, I'm really stressed about the timeline since I have some urgent bills coming up. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 3-6 weeks is pretty typical, which is longer than I was hoping for. I've been trying to call ESD but haven't had any luck getting through yet. Might try that Claimyr service that @Fatima Al-Sayed mentioned since it seems like actually talking to someone is the only way to get real information about when to expect the refund. Thanks for starting this thread - it's really helpful to hear everyone's experiences even though the wait times are frustrating!
Olivia Van-Cleve
Thanks everyone for the advice! To summarize what I've learned: 1. Applying to jobs counts toward my 3 weekly activities regardless of the wage 2. I can legally decline offers paying less than 90% of my previous wage during the first 10 weeks 3. After 10 weeks, I can decline offers paying less than 75% of my previous wage 4. Documentation is critical - keep records of everything 5. WorkSource workshops are a good alternative activity that won't lead to job offers I might need to decline This helps a lot with my strategy going forward. I'll keep applying to meet my requirements but focus my serious efforts on positions closer to my previous wage.
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Mason Kaczka
•Perfect summary! Sounds like you have a good plan forward. Good luck with your job search!
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Nadia Zaldivar
One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned yet - make sure you're familiar with your local WorkSource office resources too. They often have job fairs and networking events that count toward your weekly activities, and sometimes employers at these events are more flexible on salary negotiations since they're actively recruiting. I found a couple good leads that way when I was in a similar situation last year. Plus the WorkSource counselors can help you practice explaining salary requirements diplomatically during interviews, which comes in handy if you do get calls for those lower-paying positions you applied to.
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