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Just remember that unemployment benefits are meant to be temporary while you look for new work. The maximum duration is usually 26 weeks, though sometimes there are extensions during high unemployment periods.
26 weeks should hopefully be enough time to find something new. The job market seems pretty good right now.
Based on what you said about your income, I'd estimate you'll probably get somewhere between $350-450 per week. That's just a rough guess based on similar situations I've seen. The only way to know for sure is to file and see what Washington ESD calculates for your specific situation.
That range would definitely help a lot. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I think I'm going to go ahead and file tomorrow.
Good luck with your claim! The process is usually pretty smooth once you get started.
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I'm dealing with an adjudication issue right now because Washington ESD is questioning whether I had enough wages. Been waiting 6 weeks for a decision. The whole system moves so slowly when you actually need help.
Adjudication is the worst part of the whole process. I waited 8 weeks last year.
If you need to check on your adjudication status, calling through Claimyr might help you get through faster than trying the regular phone lines. They're really good at getting you connected to someone who can give you an update.
The bottom line is you need sufficient wages, not hours. Most people who worked steady part-time jobs for several months will qualify as long as they made decent money. Don't overthink it - just apply and see what happens.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now. This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website.
glad this helped! good luck with your claim
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If you run into any issues with the application or need to talk to Washington ESD about your specific retirement situation, definitely consider using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Saved me a lot of headache when I had questions about my claim.
I'll keep that in mind if I get stuck. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
You're welcome! Hope everything works out for you.
This whole thread has been really informative. I had no idea retired people could apply for unemployment benefits. Learn something new every day!
Same here! I almost didn't ask because I assumed the answer would be no.
So glad you did ask. This information could help a lot of people in similar situations.
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The benefit amount seems reasonable but remember you also need to think about health insurance. If you lose your job you might lose your health coverage too, so factor that into your planning.
Ugh, I didn't even think about that. My employer does provide health insurance. This is getting complicated.
Yeah, COBRA can be expensive. Sometimes it's worth looking into marketplace plans if you end up unemployed.
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Sorry this isn't the answer you were hoping for OP, but at least you know where you stand now. Make sure to apply for any other assistance you might need and keep pushing hard on the job search.
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Aisha Rahman
•Thanks. Yeah, it's not what I wanted to hear but it's better to know the reality of the situation. I'll make these last couple weeks count.
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Carmen Flores
•That's the right attitude. You've got this!
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Giovanni Moretti
Just remember that even after your benefits end, you can still use WorkSourceWA resources for job searching. They don't cut you off from those services just because your UI benefits expire.
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Aisha Rahman
•Good to know! I'll definitely keep using those resources even after my benefits end.
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Andre Dubois
•Exactly. The job search support continues even if the financial benefits don't.
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