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If your claim is still processing after 3 weeks, I'd definitely try to get in touch with Washington ESD. That Claimyr thing people mentioned might be worth trying if you can't get through the regular way.
I'm getting close to that 3 week mark, so I might have to try it. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
Good luck! Let us know how it goes if you do end up contacting them.
The whole system is just slow. I think they're understaffed and dealing with too many claims. It's frustrating but unfortunately normal.
Yeah, the pandemic really messed up their processing times and they never fully recovered.
At least the weekly claims process pretty quickly once your initial claim is approved.
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Remember to report any work and earnings when you file your weekly claims, even if it's just a few hours. Failure to report work can result in overpayment notices and penalties.
What if I do some freelance work? Do I need to report that too?
Yes, all work and earnings must be reported, including freelance, gig work, or cash jobs. Washington ESD will reduce your benefits based on what you earn.
The whole process seems overwhelming at first, but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims, it becomes pretty straightforward. Just don't miss any deadlines!
Thank you everyone! This is really helpful. I feel less panicked about the whole process now.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any specific issues.
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Seriously though, stop procrastinating and just file today. Every day you wait is money out of your pocket. The application isn't that complicated and you can always call or use that Claimyr thing if you have questions later.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to file right after I finish reading these responses.
Good! And remember to file your weekly claims every week once you get approved.
One last thing - keep records of everything. Save confirmation numbers, print out important pages, keep track of all your job search activities. Washington ESD might ask for documentation later and you want to be prepared.
Great advice. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork.
Smart thinking. Organization will save you headaches down the road.
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This thread has been super helpful. I was dreading dealing with taxes after being unemployed but it sounds like it's not as complicated as I thought. Thanks everyone!
Same here! I feel much better about tackling my taxes now.
Glad we could help. Just remember to report all your unemployment income and you'll be fine.
One last thing - if you owe taxes on your unemployment benefits and can't pay the full amount, the IRS has payment plan options. Don't just ignore it if you can't pay everything at once.
That's really good to know. I was worried about what would happen if I couldn't pay everything immediately.
Yeah they're usually pretty reasonable about payment plans as long as you communicate with them and don't just ignore the bill.
Amara Eze
The whole system is so frustrating. You're already stressed from a bad work situation and then have to prove you had good reason to leave. It's like being punished twice.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Exactly! I'm already dealing with the emotional toll of leaving a toxic job and now I have to fight for basic support.
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Giovanni Ricci
•I know it's frustrating, but the system does work for people with legitimate claims. Hang in there and keep pushing forward with your documentation.
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NeonNomad
Update us on how it goes! Success stories help others in similar situations know what to expect and how to prepare their own cases.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Will do! I'm filing this week and will report back on the process. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement.
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•Looking forward to hearing about your experience. This thread has been really informative for understanding resignation-related unemployment claims.
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