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Last piece of advice - be patient with the process. It can take 2-3 weeks to get your first payment even if everything goes smoothly. Don't panic if you don't hear anything right away.
Good to know. I was hoping to get money next week but I guess I need to plan for it taking longer.
Yeah, plan for the worst and hope for the best. Some people get their first payment in 10 days, others wait a month. It depends on your situation.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now. Going to gather all my documents this afternoon and apply tonight when I have time to focus on it without interruptions.
Good luck! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues during the application process.
You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you have all your info together, the rest is pretty straightforward.
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dont forget about taxes! unemployment benefits are taxable income. you can have taxes withheld or pay them later but dont forget about it come tax time
Oh right, I hadn't thought about taxes. Thanks for the reminder!
The system will ask if you want direct deposit or a debit card for payments. Direct deposit is faster and more convenient in my opinion.
Definitely going with direct deposit. Thanks for all the advice everyone - feeling much more confident about this now!
You've got this! Just take it step by step and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
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Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. Might be worth trying if I run into issues.
I was skeptical at first but it really works. Saved me hours of frustration trying to call Washington ESD myself.
Bottom line - medical absences are generally not considered misconduct. You should be fine as long as you have documentation and didn't violate any other major policies. Apply ASAP and don't let them intimidate you.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to file my claim today and gather all my medical documentation.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims no matter what.
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just remember you have to do the job search requirements even during adjudication. keep track of where you apply because they can audit your job search log at any time
How many jobs do I need to apply to each week?
i think its 3 per week but check the washington esd website to be sure. requirements change sometimes
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. Most terminations for performance issues result in approved claims.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
Good luck! Hope it works out for you.
Victoria Jones
Just want to add that your benefit amount stays the same for your entire benefit year unless you have qualifying circumstances for a recalculation. So once you figure out why it's $387, that's what it'll be every week (minus any deductions for part-time work).
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Isabella Russo
•Good to know it's consistent. At least I can budget around that amount once I understand where it comes from.
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Cameron Black
•Unless you exhaust your regular benefits and qualify for extended benefits, but that's a whole other calculation
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Jessica Nguyen
Hope you get it figured out! The math should work out once you have the right numbers to plug in. Don't give up if it doesn't make sense at first - these calculations can be tricky.
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Isabella Russo
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to check my wage details online first and see if I can figure it out from there.
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