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anyone else notice how all the job postings want you to be passionate about filing insurance claims or whatever boring thing they do?

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OMG yes! Like I'm passionate about paying my rent, not your company's mission statement about revolutionizing paper clips.

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I hate those applications that ask why you're passionate about working for them. Because I need money to live, Karen!

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Final thought - don't let the low unemployment narrative make you feel like you're failing. The job market is still challenging for many people despite what the headlines say. Keep doing what you're doing and something will break your way soon.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. At least now I know I'm not crazy for struggling in this 'amazing' job market. Going to keep pushing forward and maybe try that Claimyr thing to talk to Washington ESD about other resources.

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Good luck! Feel free to update us when you find something. We're all rooting for you.

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Just want to emphasize again - don't wait to apply if you think you might qualify. The benefits can be backdated but there are limits, and you definitely don't want to miss out on assistance you're entitled to.

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Better late than never! And if you need help reaching Washington ESD for any questions, remember that Claimyr service can save you a lot of time and frustration trying to get through on the phone.

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Good reminder. Phone support can be really hit or miss with government agencies.

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Thanks for starting this thread OP! Really informative discussion. Bookmarking this for future reference.

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You're welcome! I figured other people probably had similar questions. This community is really helpful.

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honestly just run. any employer who doesnt know basic payroll tax rules is going to cause you headaches. not worth the stress

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I'm really starting to lean that way. Better to find a legitimate employer than deal with potential problems later.

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Final thought on this - you could also contact Washington state Department of Revenue if you suspect the employer isn't properly registered or paying required taxes. They take tax evasion seriously and it protects other potential employees too.

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That's a good point. If they're doing this to me, they're probably doing it to other people too. Thanks everyone for all the advice, this has been really helpful in understanding the situation.

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Last thing - keep all your documents organized. Pay stubs, termination letter, any correspondence from Washington ESD. You never know when you might need them.

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Will do. I'll start a folder for all the unemployment stuff.

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Good luck with everything! Losing a job sucks but at least Washington has decent unemployment benefits compared to some states.

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Thanks! Definitely grateful to be in a state with good safety net programs.

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One more thing - make sure you have a reliable way to receive mail and check your email regularly. Washington ESD sends important notices and you have deadlines to respond to some of them. Missing a deadline can mess up your benefits.

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Good point. I'll make sure to check everything daily once I apply.

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Yes! And don't rely on just email - they send some important stuff by regular mail too.

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Last bit of advice - if you get denied for any reason, don't give up! You have the right to appeal and many denials get overturned. I had to appeal my initial denial and ended up getting approved after a phone hearing. Sometimes the first reviewer just makes a mistake.

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Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel much more confident about starting the application process now.

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Good luck! And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, that Claimyr service is there as a backup option.

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