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Keep your chin up. Performance issues happen to good people all the time, especially when employers set unrealistic expectations. The unemployment system recognizes this difference.
I appreciate the encouragement. It's been really stressful wondering what would happen if I lose this job.
You've got a good plan now and know what to document. That puts you in a much better position than most people in this situation.
I went through something very similar at my previous job in food service. They were constantly critiquing my speed and efficiency, saying I wasn't keeping up with their standards. When they finally let me go, I was terrified I wouldn't get unemployment benefits. But Washington ESD approved my claim without any issues because I could show I was following all their procedures and trying my best to improve. The key thing that helped me was keeping records of all the training sessions I attended and the feedback meetings where I was asking questions about how to do better. Even though I wasn't great at the job, I was clearly making good faith efforts to meet their expectations, which is what matters for unemployment eligibility. Don't let them pressure you into quitting - make them fire you if that's what they're planning to do.
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Thanks everyone for all the advice! I think I understand now - report gross 1099 income for the week I do the work, keep detailed records, and don't try to deduct expenses when reporting to Washington ESD. Still might try to reach an agent to double-check my specific situation.
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Just wanted to add that I've been in a similar situation with 1099 work while on unemployment. One thing that really helped me was creating a simple spreadsheet to track everything - date of work, hours worked, gross pay, and which week I reported it on my claim. Washington ESD can ask for documentation during audits, so having everything organized from the start saves a lot of stress later. Also, don't forget that you still need to be available for full-time work even if you're doing some 1099 gigs - that's part of the eligibility requirements they can ask about.
That's really smart advice about the spreadsheet! I wish I had thought of that from the beginning. The availability requirement is something I hadn't fully considered either - so even if I'm doing freelance work, I still need to be able to accept a full-time job offer if one comes up?
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This is a good point. In 2025, ESD is being especially strict about the able and available requirement. They want to see that you're not turning down potential full-time work in favor of keeping partial unemployment benefits combined with part-time 1099 work. They've been conducting more eligibility reviews this year focusing on this exact issue.
Thanks everyone for all this detailed info! I'm feeling much more confident about potentially taking this 1099 position now. Just to make sure I have everything straight: I need to report earnings for the week I do the work (not when paid), keep detailed weekly records, continue my 3 job search activities, stay available for full-time work, and understand that ESD deducts dollar-for-dollar after the first $5. If the math works out where I can still get some partial benefits while building experience with this contract work, it sounds like it could be a good bridge until I find full-time employment. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - this community is so helpful!
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Update us when you hear back! These threads help other people going through the same thing. Good luck with your claim!
Yes please update! I filed right after you and I'm following this thread closely for any insights.
Hope it all works out for you! The waiting game is brutal but most people do get approved eventually.
I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim about 8 days ago and constantly refreshing my SecureAccess account hoping for an update! Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful. It sounds like 10 days is still within the normal timeframe, so I'm trying to be patient. The hardest part is not knowing if there are any issues with my application or if it's just taking the standard processing time. I've been keeping busy with job applications like someone mentioned, which does help with the anxiety a bit. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's reassuring to know we're all going through this together!
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That's a really good point. Looking at my letter more carefully, it does specify
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Hey Aiden! Congrats on your appeal win! 🎉 Just wanted to add that when I went through this last year, I actually called ESD about a week after getting my OAH decision just to confirm they had received it and were processing it. The rep told me it was in their "implementation queue" which gave me peace of mind that things were moving along. Also, when your eServices finally updates and shows the back payments, double-check that the amounts match what you calculated you're owed. I caught a small error in my case that would have cost me about $300 if I hadn't noticed. The whole process is exhausting but you're almost at the finish line!
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