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Been through this process twice now and the key thing is just to file even if you're not 100% sure you qualify. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than talking yourself out of it.
That's probably good advice. Better to try and get denied than not try at all.
Exactly. The worst they can say is no, and if you don't file you definitely won't get benefits.
Also worth noting that if you're still working part-time you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits. You don't have to be completely unemployed to get some help.
That's actually my situation! My hours got cut way down but I'm still working a little. Good to know I might still qualify for something.
Yeah they'll calculate your weekly benefit based on your reduced earnings. Could definitely help bridge the gap.
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One more tip - when you're doing your job search activities, look for positions that offer full-time hours or better pay than your current job. Washington ESD wants to see you're trying to improve your employment situation.
Makes sense! I'll focus on full-time positions in my job search. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
You're welcome! Good luck with your application and hopefully your hours get restored soon.
This thread has been really helpful! I didn't know about partial benefits either. Going to look into this for my own situation where my hours got cut.
Glad it helped you too! Seems like a lot of people don't know about this option.
Definitely worth applying if your hours were cut involuntarily. And remember, Claimyr is there if you need help getting through to Washington ESD with questions.
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One thing to remember is that if you have multiple jobs or irregular work schedules, your benefit calculation might be more complex. Washington ESD will look at all your covered employment during the base period.
I had two part-time jobs for most of last year. Will that affect my benefits?
No, having multiple jobs can actually help your benefit amount since Washington ESD will include wages from all covered employment. Just make sure to list all your employers when you file.
Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here. This thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website for understanding what to expect.
Agreed! I feel much more confident about filing now that I understand how the benefit amounts work.
This is what forums are for - real people sharing real experiences. Good luck to everyone filing for benefits!
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Hope your deposit comes through soon! The waiting is the worst part, especially when you have bills due. Keep us posted on what happens.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better knowing this is normal.
No problem! This forum has helped me so many times with unemployment questions.
For what it's worth, I switched from a big bank to a local credit union specifically because of slow unemployment deposits. Now I get my Washington ESD payments Tuesday morning like clockwork.
Which credit union? I'm seriously considering switching after this experience.
Numerica Credit Union. They're great for unemployment deposits and no monthly fees.
Paolo Marino
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.
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Jamal Anderson
•That's the plan! Already looking at jobs I couldn't consider before because of transportation
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NeonNomad
•Sounds like this car purchase is going to be a good investment in your job search
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Amina Bah
Update us when you get the car! This thread convinced me I need to stop putting off getting my own transportation situation figured out.
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Jamal Anderson
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and reassurance.
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Dylan Mitchell
•Yeah this was a really helpful discussion for anyone in similar situations
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