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The key thing is keeping your job search active and reporting accurately. Having a car will probably help you expand your search area and get to more interviews.
That's the plan! Already looking at jobs I couldn't consider before because of transportation
Sounds like this car purchase is going to be a good investment in your job search
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Update for anyone following this thread - I finally got my fact-finding questionnaire yesterday (day 16 since the protest was filed). Filled it out immediately with all my documentation and submitted it online. Hopefully won't be much longer now!
That's great news! Hopefully I'll get mine soon too. Thanks for the update.
good luck with your case! keep us posted on how it turns out
Final update - got my determination letter today approving my benefits! Total time from protest filing to decision was 39 days. Got all my back pay deposited within 2 business days. To anyone going through this process - hang in there and make sure you respond quickly to any requests for information.
awesome outcome! glad it worked out for you in the end
thanks for following up with the final result, really helpful for others going through the same thing
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Been collecting partial benefits for 3 months now while looking for full-time work. It's been a lifesaver honestly. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Have you had any issues with the process? Any gotchas I should watch out for?
The biggest thing is just being consistent with reporting. Don't skip weeks or forget to file - it can mess up your whole claim.
To answer your original question directly - yes, you can absolutely get unemployment while working part-time in Washington. File your claim, be honest about your situation, and don't let anyone tell you you're not entitled to help when your hours were cut through no fault of your own.
Thank you everyone for all this information! I'm going to apply this week. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
Good luck! The partial benefits program exists for exactly your situation, so don't hesitate to use it.
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Just wanted to add that if you're getting paper checks instead of direct deposit, those take WAY longer. Like 7-10 business days after processing. Direct deposit is definitely the way to go if you need the money quickly.
Good thing I set up direct deposit then! I need this money ASAP.
Absolutely. Paper checks are painfully slow in 2025. Direct deposit is almost always faster.
UPDATE: Just got a deposit notification from my bank! $487 just hit my account. Thank you everyone for the advice and for helping me not panic. The timing was exactly what you all said - filed Sunday, processed Monday, paid Wednesday.
yay! glad you got your money. now you can stop worrying about rent
Great news! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims on time to keep the payments coming.
Landon Flounder
Bottom line - federal employees have the same unemployment rights as everyone else in Washington. The funding mechanism is different but your experience as a claimant is identical to any other worker.
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Chris Elmeda
•Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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Callum Savage
•This has been a really informative thread. Saving it in case I ever need to reference it.
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Ally Tailer
Hope this all works out for you OP. Federal layoffs are stressful but at least you know the unemployment process is straightforward.
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Chris Elmeda
•Thanks! Feeling much more prepared now after all these responses.
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Aliyah Debovski
•Good luck! The uncertainty is the hardest part but you're doing the right thing by getting informed early.
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