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File ASAP! I made the same mistake thinking I'd bounce back quickly. The job market is tougher than it looks right now. At least with UI you'll have some income while you search. Just make sure you understand the job search requirements - you have to apply to a certain number of jobs each week and keep records.
Don't beat yourself up about waiting - lots of people think they'll find work quickly and end up in the same boat. The important thing is to file now before you lose any more potential benefits. When you apply, make sure you have your employment history for the past 18 months ready, including dates, employer info, and reason for separation. Also be prepared for the initial application to take some time - it's pretty thorough but worth doing carefully to avoid delays later.
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I'm at week 24 now and definitely feeling the pressure! Been applying everywhere but employers are being really picky. At least I know I have 2 more weeks to figure something out.
I'm in a similar boat - at week 18 and starting to panic about the 26 week limit. Have you looked into any workforce development programs or career services that might be available while you're still collecting? I heard some community colleges offer free retraining programs for unemployed workers. Might be worth checking out if it could help you transition to a different field with better job prospects before your benefits run out.
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Just went through this myself - my benefits ended exactly at 26 weeks. Make sure you file your final weekly claim even if it shows 0 days remaining, sometimes there are small adjustments. Also start preparing now for what you'll do after benefits end. The job search pressure definitely increases when you're getting close to the deadline.
@Zainab Yusuf - I'm currently at week 20 myself so I understand the anxiety! One thing that really helped me was calling my local One-Stop Career Center. They have counselors who can help you prepare for when benefits end and sometimes know about programs or temporary assistance that might bridge the gap. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're signed up for job alerts on multiple platforms so you're not missing any opportunities in these final weeks. The countdown is stressful but you've got this!
@Hiroshi Nakamura That s'really helpful advice about the One-Stop Career Centers! I hadn t'thought about reaching out to them. Do you know if they offer any specific services for people who are close to exhausting their benefits? I m'definitely feeling that countdown pressure and want to make sure I m'exploring all my options before those 12 weeks are up.
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Just to add some clarity here - while you do have up to one year to file your initial claim in NY, there are some important things to keep in mind. If you're eligible for benefits, you'll typically receive payments for up to 26 weeks (though this can vary based on economic conditions). The key thing is that your benefit year starts when you file, not when you lost your job. So if you wait 6 weeks to file like you did, you're essentially losing 6 weeks of potential benefits. Also make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file - previous employer details, dates of employment, reason for separation, etc. The process isn't as overwhelming as it seems once you get started!
This is really helpful information! I had no idea about the 26 week limit or that I needed to have all my employment details ready. Do you happen to know if there are any other documents I should gather before filing? I want to make sure I have everything so I don't run into delays once I start the application.
@c5a6d39b498e @f29351457e93 You'll want to have your Social Security number, driver's license or state ID, and bank account info for direct deposit. Also gather any paperwork from your employer about your termination - like a separation notice or final pay stub. If you were in a union, have that info ready too. Having your work history for the past 18 months with dates and wages will speed things up. Don't stress too much about having every single detail perfect - you can usually provide additional documentation later if needed!
I'm in a similar situation - got laid off about 4 weeks ago and have been procrastinating on filing. Reading all these responses is really motivating me to just bite the bullet and do it this week! It sounds like the online application through my.ny.gov is the way to go. Quick question though - when you file, do you need to already be actively job searching or can you start looking after you submit your claim? I've been doing some casual browsing but haven't really ramped up my search yet.
Dmitry Popov
I'm new to unemployment benefits and just started seeing "payment progress" on my claim status too. Reading through these responses is really helpful! It's reassuring to know this is actually a positive sign that everything is moving along normally. The NYS system can be pretty confusing when you're not familiar with all the different status messages they use.
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Isaac Wright
•I totally understand that confusion! When I first started getting benefits, every new status message would make me panic thinking something went wrong. The NYS system definitely could be more user-friendly with clearer explanations of what each status means. At least now we know "payment progress" is actually good news - it means your claim passed all their checks and the money is on its way!
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Diego Flores
I've been getting unemployment benefits for about 3 months now and "payment progress" has become pretty routine for me. It usually shows up for about a day or two after I certify my weekly claim, then switches to "released" and I get the deposit within another day. I think they added this status to help people track where their payment is in the process instead of just wondering why it's taking a few days. Much better than the old system where you'd just have to wait and hope everything went through okay!
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