I’m feeling really confused about my job search requirements after being laid off in Washington. I worked as a stocker and order filler, but now I want to explore other job options, even if they are in fast food or janitorial work. The guidelines say I need to search for work in the same occupation, but that feels limiting. If I say I’m not looking for the same type of job, I have to pick one specific occupation to focus on, which seems unfair since the options are so narrow. For example, a fast food cook is not considered the same as an industry cook, and a janitor is different from a housemaid. I’m worried that if I was let go from a housemaid position, I wouldn’t be eligible for benefits if I applied for janitorial jobs. It seems like I can only apply for jobs similar to my last role, but I really don’t want to be stuck in the grocery sector. I thought about applying for other types of jobs, but I’m unsure if I’ll still qualify for benefits if I do. It feels like I’m trapped in this specific job category.