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To answer your original question directly - plan for 2-4 weeks is my recommendation based on seeing lots of people go through this. Some get lucky and it's faster, others take longer, but most fall in that range if there are no major complications.
Perfect, that gives me a realistic timeline to work with. Thanks everyone for all the insights!
You're welcome! Hope your claim goes smoothly and you get back on your feet quickly.
Last thing I'll add - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD and can't get through the normal way, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. Used it myself when I was stuck in adjudication and needed answers.
Good to know there are options if I need help. Hopefully won't need it but I'll bookmark that just in case.
Yeah it's nice to have a backup plan. The regular phone lines can be impossible sometimes.
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One more success story to add to the pile - I collected both for 7 months in 2023 while looking for work. Never had any issues with Washington ESD. The key is just being honest and following all the regular unemployment requirements.
Thanks for sharing that. All these success stories are really encouraging.
Happy to help. The whole process was less complicated than I expected once I got started.
Actually found this thread because I was searching for the same information. Sounds like the consensus is that it's definitely allowed. Now I just need to figure out the best way to get through to Washington ESD to confirm the details for my specific situation.
If you're having trouble reaching them, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. It really helped me get through when I needed to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
I'll look into that. Sounds like it could save me a lot of time and frustration.
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Just want to say hang in there. I went through this exact same panic last year and somehow things worked out. It's terrifying but you're not alone in this situation. Lots of people are struggling with the same thing right now.
Thank you. It does help to know I'm not the only one dealing with this. Some days it feels like everyone else has their life figured out except me.
Definitely not alone. The job market is just rough right now. Keep your head up and keep applying. Something will come through.
Final thought - document everything. Keep records of your job search activities, any communications with Washington ESD, and applications for other assistance programs. You never know when you might need to reference this information later.
Good advice. I've been keeping a job search log for Washington ESD requirements anyway, so I'll make sure to expand that to include other stuff too.
Smart. And if you do end up applying for other benefits, having organized records makes the process much smoother. Less stress when you're already dealing with enough.
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One more thing - if you're having trouble finding 3 jobs to apply to each week in your field, consider broadening your search slightly. Related positions, different company sizes, or even contract work can all count as valid applications.
Good point about contract work! I hadn't considered that those applications would count too.
yeah and temporary agencies count too if you register with them and they actively try to place you
been following this thread and just wanted to say thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. unemployment is stressful enough without worrying about messing up the paperwork side of things
Totally agree! This community has been so helpful. Makes the whole process feel less overwhelming.
we're all in the same boat here, gotta help each other out
Mateo Martinez
I heard if you quit your job you can't get unemployment, is that true? wondering if benefit amounts are different for people who got laid off vs fired
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Natasha Petrova
•Generally you need to be unemployed through no fault of your own to qualify. Quitting without good cause usually disqualifies you. But if you do qualify, your benefit amount is calculated the same way regardless of why you became unemployed.
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Mateo Martinez
•ok good to know, I was laid off so should be fine
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Aisha Hussain
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD about benefit amounts, I also used Claimyr after seeing it mentioned here. Really works - got connected to an agent who walked me through exactly how my weekly benefit was calculated and why it was that specific amount.
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Oliver Fischer
•Seems like a few people have had success with that service. Might be worth trying if I need to talk to someone about my benefits.
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Aisha Hussain
•Definitely worth it if you need actual answers from Washington ESD staff. Way better than playing phone tag for weeks.
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