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Remember that LinkedIn is huge for job searching now. Make sure your LinkedIn profile explains any gaps professionally too, not just your resume. A lot of recruiters look there first.
Good point! I haven't updated my LinkedIn in months. Need to work on that too.
LinkedIn actually has a setting where you can indicate you're open to work without it being super obvious to everyone.
Final thought - practice explaining your unemployment period out loud before interviews. I stumbled through this explanation in my first few interviews because I hadn't prepared for it. Now I have a concise, positive way to address it.
Mock interviews are so helpful for this kind of thing. Even just practicing in the mirror helps.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This has been incredibly helpful and made me feel much more confident about addressing this gap.
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The key takeaway is that it's not about how long you worked at one job, but your total covered wages during the base period. As long as you meet the dollar amounts and worked for at least two quarters, you should qualify regardless of how long you were at your most recent job.
Perfect summary! This makes so much more sense now. I feel much better about my situation knowing I have wages from two different jobs during the base period.
Exactly right. The quarterly system is actually more flexible than people realize once you understand how it works.
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The key thing to remember is that unemployment insurance is exactly that - insurance. Companies pay premiums, and when employees need benefits, they're paid from that insurance fund. Just like any other type of insurance.
That's a great way to think about it. Makes the whole system much clearer when you frame it as insurance rather than just government benefits.
And like any insurance, if you have more claims, your premiums go up. Pretty straightforward business model.
Thanks everyone for all the explanations! This has been super helpful in understanding how unemployment funding actually works. I feel much more informed about the process now.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but it's important to understand your rights and how it all works.
And remember, if you ever need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, there are resources like Claimyr that can help you get through when the regular phone lines are jammed.
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The application process isn't too complicated once you get through to someone at Washington ESD who can walk you through it. Just make sure you have your business tax records ready.
getting through to someone is the hard part though
That's where Claimyr comes in handy. I've recommended it to several other business owners who were having trouble reaching Washington ESD.
One thing to keep in mind is that if you elect coverage, you'll need to file quarterly reports even if you're not making much money. It's an ongoing commitment, not just a one-time thing.
That's fine, I already do quarterly taxes anyway. One more form isn't going to kill me.
the reporting requirements are pretty straightforward if youre already doing business taxes
Rita Jacobs
dont forget you need to keep filing your weekly claims every week even if you had issues with previous payments. i made that mistake once and had to restart my whole claim
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Laila Prince
•Good reminder! I'll make sure to file every week regardless.
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Rita Jacobs
•yeah its a pain to restart so definitely keep filing even when things are messed up
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Khalid Howes
Original poster, you should see your payment by Thursday at the latest assuming everything is processed normally. The Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday timeline is pretty reliable for first-time filers without complications.
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Laila Prince
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about what to expect now.
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Khalid Howes
•You're welcome! Come back and let us know if you run into any issues.
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