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One more tip - when you do your weekly claims, be very careful how you answer the questions about being able and available for work. Your answers need to be consistent with your medical documentation and job search activities.
Thanks for mentioning that. I want to make sure I don't accidentally disqualify myself by answering something wrong.
Exactly. If you have any doubt about how to answer the weekly claim questions, it's worth getting clarification from Washington ESD rather than guessing.
Hope everything works out for you OP. The transition from disability to unemployment can be stressful but it's definitely doable with the right preparation. Just stay organized and keep good records of everything.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now to handle this transition.
You're welcome! Come back and update us on how it goes - your experience might help someone else in the same situation.
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I served my waiting week back in March and got my first payment the following week. The key is just to be patient and make sure you file every single weekly claim on time. Don't skip any weeks!
Good to hear from someone who's been through it recently. Were there any other surprises I should know about?
Not really, just make sure you understand the job search requirements and report any income honestly. The system works pretty smoothly once you get the hang of it.
If anyone is still having trouble reaching Washington ESD, I used Claimyr a few weeks ago and it worked great. You can check out their demo video to see how it works before deciding. Made my life so much easier than trying to call during business hours.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'm going to check out that video demo tonight.
Anything has to be better than sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.
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Been there, done that. Having both unemployment and SNAP made a huge difference during my job search. Gave me the breathing room I needed to find something good instead of just taking the first thing available.
That's encouraging to hear. How long did it take you to find something?
About 4 months, but I was able to be selective and found a job that paid better than my previous one. The benefits really helped me not panic and make bad decisions.
Good luck with both applications! The process can seem overwhelming at first but once you get everything set up it becomes routine. You've got this!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. This thread has been incredibly useful and made me feel much less anxious about the whole process.
You're very welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues with either program.
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Good luck with everything! The uncertainty is definitely stressful, but you're asking the right questions and getting good information. That puts you in a much better position than most people facing benefit exhaustion.
Thanks! This thread has been really helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Lorenzo McCormick
Did they answer all your tax questions or did you still need to talk to a tax person?
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Ayla Kumar
They helped with the Washington ESD side of things like setting up withholding and explaining the 1099-G. Still need a tax preparer for the filing part.
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