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Don't forget you'll also need to register with WorkSourceWA if you do file. That's separate from the initial eligibility requirements but required to keep getting benefits.
Good point. I'll bookmark WorkSourceWA in case I need it.
Yeah, that's part of the ongoing requirements, not the initial qualification. Easy to set up though.
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Perfect timing for this question - having everything organized ahead of time makes the whole process much smoother. You're smart to plan ahead instead of scrambling after the fact like a lot of people do.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Just remember that even with perfect preparation, the system can still have hiccups. Don't panic if something doesn't go exactly as planned - there are always ways to resolve issues. The key is staying on top of your weekly claims and responding quickly to any requests from Washington ESD.
Will do. Hopefully it all goes smoothly but good to know there are solutions if problems come up.
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Bottom line: when in doubt, disclose it. I've never heard of anyone getting in trouble for being too transparent about their income sources, but I have heard of people having issues for not disclosing something they should have.
This is great advice. From a property management perspective, we'd much rather have too much information than not enough.
Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to hear. Better safe than sorry!
Just wanted to add that if you're applying for other government benefits while on unemployment, they definitely count UI as assistance income. So it's probably safest to classify it that way consistently across all applications.
Good point about consistency. It's easier to have one standard way of reporting it than trying to make case-by-case decisions.
Exactly. And if government agencies themselves count it as assistance income, that's probably the most official classification you can get.
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Final thought - the Washington ESD phone system is overwhelmed but the agents are actually helpful when you do get through. The problem is the system, not the people. Don't take your frustration out on the agents when you finally connect.
Good reminder. It's not their fault the phone system is broken.
Absolutely. The agents are doing their best with a broken system.
Hope this thread helps people. The main takeaway is that yes, the phone numbers exist, but no, you probably won't get through using traditional methods. Services like Claimyr exist because the regular system doesn't work for most people.
This thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
Glad to help. The unemployment system is hard enough without having to figure out how to actually contact them.
Isabella Santos
One more thing - make sure you register with WorkSource WA for the job search requirement. You'll need to do that anyway and it's better to get it done early rather than scrambling later.
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Ravi Sharma
•Is that a separate website or part of the ESD system?
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Isabella Santos
•It's a separate website but they're connected. You'll get instructions about it after you file your initial claim.
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Freya Larsen
I had to use Claimyr twice during my unemployment because I kept running into issues that needed clarification from an actual person. Their system really works - saved me probably 20+ hours of calling and getting nowhere. Definitely recommend it if you hit any snags.
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Omar Hassan
•20+ hours saved sounds worth it. The phone system is such a nightmare to navigate.
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Freya Larsen
•Exactly. Time is money when you're unemployed, and getting stuck in phone hell just adds to the stress.
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