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update us on how it goes! I'm in a similar situation and would love to hear about your experience with partial benefits.
Will do! I start the part-time job next week so I'll report back after I file my first weekly claim with earnings.
This thread has been super helpful. I had no idea partial unemployment was even a thing. Going to look into part-time opportunities now instead of holding out for full-time only.
Same! I've been way too picky about only considering full-time positions. Part-time work + partial benefits might actually work better for my situation right now.
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Make sure you have all your employment dates exactly right. Washington ESD will verify everything with your employers and any discrepancies can cause delays or issues with your claim.
Good point, I'll double check my dates before submitting.
The whole unemployment system in Washington is just frustrating. But once you get through the initial hurdles, the weekly claims are pretty straightforward. Hang in there!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now!
Good luck! Remember to keep records of everything - screenshots, confirmation numbers, dates you called, etc. It all helps if you run into problems later.
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If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about this, I used Claimyr recently and it was a game changer. Instead of calling for hours, they helped me get connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. Worth checking out if you need to speak with someone directly.
I keep seeing Claimyr mentioned. Is it expensive to use?
I thought it was reasonable considering how much time it saved me. Way better than taking time off work to sit on hold all day.
Bottom line: report your severance on every weekly claim even if you think it won't matter. Washington ESD will make the determination about whether it affects your benefits. Being honest upfront protects you from overpayment issues later.
That seems to be the consensus. I'll make sure to report it every week. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Good plan. It's always better to over-report than under-report with unemployment benefits.
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This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and didn't know about some of these options. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Same here! I feel much more prepared now to handle this process.
Final reminder for anyone in this situation - make sure you're still actively job searching and keeping your job search log updated. Washington ESD requires ongoing job search activities even when you're transitioning between benefit years.
Good point. I need to make sure I'm documenting everything properly. Thanks for the reminder!
Exactly. The job search requirements don't stop just because your benefit year is ending. Keep that log current!
Sofia Ramirez
For anyone using that claimyr service mentioned earlier - I actually tried it last week when my payment was delayed and it worked great! Got through to someone at Washington ESD in like 20 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours.
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Jamal Harris
•Ok that's two people now saying it works, maybe I should check it out
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Sofia Ramirez
•Yeah definitely worth it if you need to actually talk to someone at ESD
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Dmitry Volkov
reminder that some banks have cutoff times too - if the deposit comes after their daily processing it might not show until the next business day even though the bank received it
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Mei Chen
•Good point! That's another variable people don't always consider
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Dmitry Volkov
•yeah banking is more complicated than people realize
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