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Been there, done that. Working part-time while on unemployment is totally doable if you're careful about reporting. Just don't try to cut corners or hide anything.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now.
Good luck! Just remember to report everything accurately and you should be fine.
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One last tip - take screenshots of your account pages showing your claim information. If there are any issues later, having that documentation can be really helpful when you need to contact Washington ESD.
Smart idea! I'll start doing that just in case.
Yeah definitely keep records of everything. The unemployment system can be unpredictable and you want proof of what your account showed and when.
Hope this all works out for you! The waiting and uncertainty is really stressful but most claims do get approved eventually. Just gotta be patient with their slow processing times unfortunately.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful and I feel much less anxious about the whole process now.
Good luck! Come back and update us when you get your determination letter.
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Just filed my new claim last week after my previous one ended in August. The online application took about 30 minutes and was pretty straightforward. Now just waiting for approval.
That gives me confidence to get started! Did you need any special documents or just your basic employment info?
Just had my Social Security number, employer info, and dates/reasons for job separations. Same stuff as the first time basically.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Going to start my application tonight. Fingers crossed it goes smoother than my first claim experience.
Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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Good luck with your application! The fact that you're asking these questions and doing your research shows you're approaching this the right way. Most people who qualify have pretty straightforward cases, it's just that the system can seem intimidating at first.
Thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
One last thing to remember - even after you're approved, you'll need to file weekly claims and continue meeting all the ongoing eligibility requirements. But you've got this! The initial application is usually the hardest part.
Noted! I'll make sure to stay on top of the weekly claims once I get approved. Thanks again everyone!
Giovanni Marino
this has been super helpful, glad i found this thread before filing my own claim
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Amara Okonkwo
•That's what these forums are for! Everyone helping each other figure out the system.
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Giovanni Marino
•definitely beats trying to decode the washington esd website on your own
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Mei Chen
ok so to summarize - minimum is $295, maximum is $999, most people get somewhere in between based on their wages, and you need at least $7000 in earnings during your base period to qualify. did i get that right?
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Andre Dupont
•That's correct! Plus you have to be unemployed through no fault of your own and meet all the other eligibility requirements.
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Mei Chen
•cool thanks for confirming, this stuff is confusing but starting to make sense
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