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I think I read somewhere that if you don't qualify for regular unemployment you might be eligible for other programs with different benefit amounts. Worth looking into if your regular claim gets denied.
Yeah there's things like standby status for certain industries. The benefit calculation might be different for those programs.
Bottom line is file as soon as you're eligible and don't wait. Benefits start from when you file, not when you lost your job. And if you need to talk to someone about your specific situation, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works for getting through their phone system.
Thanks everyone for the help! Going to file my claim this week and see what happens.
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Has anyone dealt with partial unemployment while also being on standby status? My employer says I might be called back to full hours but it's been 8 weeks now.
I'd definitely call ESD about that situation. 8 weeks seems like a long time for standby status.
Good point, I'll reach out to them. Might use that Claimyr thing if I can't get through the regular way.
Final thought - partial unemployment isn't just about the money (though that helps). It also keeps your claim active so if you lose your remaining hours completely, you don't have to start over with a new application.
That's a really good point I hadn't considered. Definitely applying now!
Exactly! It's like insurance for your job situation. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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Just apply! I spent weeks worried about whether I qualified and it turns out I was overthinking it. The worst thing that happens is they say no, but at least you'll know for sure. The application process itself will tell you if you meet the basic requirements.
You're probably right. I keep second-guessing myself but I should just go for it.
Exactly! And if you have questions during the process, that's when services like Claimyr can help you actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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The system really needs reform. 26 weeks isn't enough in this job market, especially for older workers or people in specialized fields. Other states have longer benefit periods.
Which states have longer benefits? Might be worth moving lol
Montana and Massachusetts have 30 weeks I think. But you'd have to work there first to qualify for their benefits.
Amina Sy
The anxiety of waiting for that first payment is real. I was checking my KeyBank card app constantly and calling the automated phone line multiple times a day. Drove myself crazy for nothing because the payment came exactly when it was supposed to, I just didn't know what 'supposed to' meant.
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AstroAdventurer
•This is me right now! I keep refreshing my account hoping to see something change.
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Amina Sy
•try to distract yourself with job searching or other productive stuff, the obsessive checking doesn't make the money come faster
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Amara Chukwu
Update for anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD: I used Claimyr again yesterday to help a friend who was having payment issues. Got connected in under 30 minutes and the agent was able to identify that her claim had been flagged for identity verification. Would never have figured that out from the online portal alone.
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Oliver Fischer
•how many times have you used this service? seems like you're a big fan
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