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For what it's worth, I've never had issues with fees at Bank of America ATMs or using the card for purchases. The problems only come when you use random ATMs or don't know where the free ones are.
Yeah I think I just need to plan better and know where the free ATMs are before I need cash.
Planning ahead definitely helps. I keep a list of free ATM locations on my phone so I'm never caught off guard.
Thanks everyone for all the tips! This has been really helpful. I had no idea there were so many ways to avoid the fees. Going to try the grocery store cash back option first since there's a Safeway right by my house.
Glad this thread helped! The ESD card doesn't come with great instructions so it's easy to get hit with fees if you don't know the tricks.
Safeway is perfect for cash back. I do it all the time there with no problems.
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Just remember that no news is usually good news with unemployment claims. If there were serious issues with your eligibility, you'd typically hear about those pretty quickly.
That's a good point. I guess I should take the lack of rejection letters as a positive sign.
Exactly! They're quick to tell you about problems but take their time with approvals.
Been unemployed twice in the past 5 years and both times the approval process felt like it took forever even though it was actually pretty standard timing. The waiting is just part of the process unfortunately.
It's reassuring to hear from someone with experience. I keep second-guessing whether I filled everything out correctly.
If you made any major errors they would have contacted you by now to fix them.
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Make sure you understand what constitutes 'good cause' under Washington law. It's not just about having a bad boss - it has to be something that would cause a reasonable person to quit. Unsafe working conditions, harassment, significant changes to your job duties without notice, etc.
The manager does yell and create a hostile work environment. Would that count as harassment?
Possibly, but you'd need to show a pattern of behavior and that you tried to address it through proper channels first. Document everything and try to get witnesses if possible.
One more thing - if you do quit and get denied initially, you can appeal the decision. The appeal process gives you a chance to present your case to an administrative law judge. Don't give up if you get that first denial letter.
You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't wait - file as soon as you get the denial if you think it's wrong.
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One thing to keep in mind - even if you qualify, there might be a waiting week before you get your first payment. And make sure you're filing your weekly claims on time or you could lose benefits for those weeks.
When do you file the weekly claims? Is it the same day each week?
You file for the week ending on Saturday, and you can file starting Sunday morning. Most people do it Sunday or Monday to make sure they don't forget.
I qualified after quitting due to unsafe working conditions at my construction job. Had to provide documentation but Washington ESD approved it as good cause. So quitting doesn't automatically disqualify you if you have legitimate reasons.
What kind of documentation did you need? I'm dealing with harassment at work and considering quitting.
I had photos of safety violations, incident reports I filed, and emails to my supervisor about the problems. For harassment you'd want similar documentation - emails, witness statements, complaints to HR, etc.
Yuki Yamamoto
Just want to add that your benefit amount is based on wages during your 'base period' which is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you file. Make sure you understand which quarters they're looking at for your claim.
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Emma Taylor
•That's a good point. So if I file in January 2025, they'd look at my wages from July 2023 through June 2024?
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Yuki Yamamoto
•Exactly! Though you can sometimes use an alternate base period if you don't qualify under the standard one.
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Carmen Ruiz
remember you still gotta do job searches even if you get the max benefit amount. dont slack on that part or they'll cut you off
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Andre Lefebvre
•How many job search activities do you need per week? I keep seeing different numbers.
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Ravi Choudhury
•It's 3 job search activities per week for most people, but it can vary based on your individual reemployment plan.
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