Washington Unemployment

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I exhausted my 26 weeks last month and there's literally nothing after that. No extensions, no additional programs, nothing. Make sure you have a backup plan because 6 months goes faster than you think.

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What did you do after your benefits ended? I'm worried about being in the same situation.

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Had to take a job paying $10/hour less than what I was making before. Sometimes you just have to survive until something better comes along.

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Bottom line for OP: 26 weeks maximum for regular unemployment benefits in Washington. No extensions available right now. File every week, keep detailed job search records, and start planning for what happens after those 26 weeks are up. That's the reality of the system.

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Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I need to be realistic about the 6 month timeline and start preparing for different scenarios. This has been really helpful.

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Good luck with your job search. Construction can be unpredictable but hopefully things pick up soon. Just remember to follow all the rules so you don't lose any of those 26 weeks.

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Just wanted to add - when you do get approved, make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week. Missing even one week can cause problems later. Set a reminder on your phone or something.

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Will do! What day of the week are you supposed to file?

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You can file Sunday through Saturday for the previous week. I always do mine on Sunday morning to get it out of the way.

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I was approved but never got the letter in the mail - it got lost somehow. But my online account showed everything clearly so I was able to start filing weekly claims without the physical letter. The online info is what really matters.

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Good to know the online account is the main source of truth. I'll keep monitoring that closely.

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The whole system seems designed to be confusing on purpose. Like they don't want people to know how much they can get or how to apply properly. At least the benefit amounts are decent if you can navigate the bureaucracy.

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It's definitely not user-friendly. I spent hours trying to understand the base period calculation before I finally got it.

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Same here. The terminology alone is confusing - base period, benefit year, waiting week. Why can't they just use plain English?

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One more thing - make sure you have your employment history ready when you apply. Washington ESD needs detailed info about your last 18 months of work including employer names, addresses, dates, and wages. Having all that organized will speed up your application.

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Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to gather my employment docs and use that benefit calculator first.

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Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started. Just be thorough and honest on everything.

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Quick question - do tips count toward the earnings requirement? I worked as a server and most of my income was tips that I reported on my taxes.

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Yes, reported tips count as wages for unemployment purposes in Washington. Make sure your employer reported them correctly though.

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Thanks! I was worried my mostly-tips income wouldn't count.

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The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator where you can estimate your weekly benefit amount once you know you qualify. It's pretty helpful for planning your budget.

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I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for all the help everyone!

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good luck with your claim! hope it goes smoothly for you

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If you're considering Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD, just know that lots of people in these forums have mentioned it helps with actually reaching someone who can set up payment plans or answer questions about overpayments.

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I'm definitely going to try calling on my own first, but it's good to know there's a backup option if I can't get through.

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That's the smart approach. The service is there if you need it, but worth trying the direct route first.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared to handle this situation now. Going to start with reviewing my records for an appeal and then figure out payment options if needed.

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You've got this! Just stay organized and persistent.

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Feel free to update us on how it goes. This information helps other people in similar situations.

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