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One last tip - make sure you have direct deposit set up in your account if you haven't already. Once you're approved, that'll speed up getting your first payment.
Good reminder! I set that up when I first filed but I'll double-check it's correct.
Yeah, direct deposit is way faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive.
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Don't forget you also have to be able and available for full-time work. If your part-time schedule conflicts with potential full-time opportunities, that could be an issue.
Good point! My part-time job is pretty flexible though, so I think I'll be okay there.
Yeah flexibility is key. If you can't take a full-time job because of your part-time schedule, that's when you might run into problems.
The weekly claim process is pretty straightforward once you get used to it. Just answer honestly about your work hours and earnings. The system calculates everything automatically.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! The partial benefits really help while you're job searching.
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One more thing - if your severance includes stock options or other equity, that might be treated differently than cash severance. Worth asking Washington ESD about if that applies to you.
Mine is just cash fortunately, but good to know for others who might have more complex packages.
Yeah, complex severance packages definitely warrant a call to Washington ESD to get official guidance. That's another situation where Claimyr helped me avoid confusion.
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I'd recommend calling Washington ESD if you don't hear anything after 10 business days from filing. Sometimes claims get stuck and need a nudge. That's when services like Claimyr come in handy since the phone lines are always busy.
Good timeline to keep in mind. I'll give it another week and then start making calls if needed.
Anastasia Smirnova
Since you're new to this, also remember that unemployment is taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them later. Just something to keep in mind.
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Sofia Torres
•Oh right, I didn't think about taxes. I'll probably have them withheld to avoid a big bill later.
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Sean O'Brien
•Smart choice. I forgot about taxes my first time and got hit with a big bill at tax time.
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Zara Shah
The whole process really isn't that bad once you get started. The hardest part is just taking that first step and filing. You'll figure it out as you go.
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Sofia Torres
•Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to start the application today.
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