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Don't stress too much about the timeline. Focus on your job search and keep filing weekly. The unemployment system in Washington is designed to support you for the full benefit period as long as you meet the requirements.
Thanks, I was definitely overthinking this. Feel much better knowing I don't have to worry about any changes at 90 days.
Glad this thread helped clear things up! Sometimes the system seems more complicated than it actually is.
If anyone else finds this thread with similar questions, the key points are: Washington unemployment lasts up to 26 weeks, not 90 days. Keep filing weekly claims, maintain job search requirements, and check your eServices account for remaining benefit balance. Nothing special happens at the 90-day mark.
Perfect summary! This thread definitely answered all my questions and then some.
Good info to have all in one place. Bookmarking this for future reference.
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Don't forget that you'll need to file weekly claims after your initial application. Missing those weekly filings will stop your payments, so set a reminder for yourself.
How often do you have to file those weekly claims? Every Sunday?
You can file weekly claims starting Sunday morning for the previous week. Most people do it Sunday or Monday to stay on track.
Been through this process twice now and my advice is just get it done today. Stop overthinking it, gather your paperwork, and file your claim. Every day you wait is money you're losing.
You're right, I'm definitely overthinking this. Going to file this afternoon. Thanks everyone for the help!
Good luck! The process seems scary but it's really not that bad once you start.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm bookmarking it for reference. The unemployment system seems complicated but manageable if you stay organized.
Agreed! I feel much more confident about starting this process now. Thanks everyone!
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One more suggestion - if you know anyone who successfully filed online recently, ask them to walk you through it over the phone while you do it. Sometimes having someone guide you helps avoid the spots where it crashes.
That's a good idea. My neighbor filed a few months ago, maybe she can help me.
Having someone who knows the process definitely helps. The Washington ESD website isn't very user-friendly.
I used Claimyr when I needed to talk to someone about my disqualification and it was totally worth it. Instead of spending days trying to get through, I was talking to an agent within an hour. For filing your initial claim though you'll still need to use the website.
Good to know it works for other situations too. I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues after filing.
Yeah once you file you might need to call about various things, and that's when services like that really come in handy.
Nick Kravitz
washington esd really needs to make this information clearer on their website. I had to dig through so many pages just to find the basic requirements
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Hannah White
•Agreed! The website is not user-friendly at all. Forums like this are honestly more helpful than the official resources sometimes.
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Isabella Russo
•Seriously! I learned more from this thread than I did from an hour of reading their website.
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Michael Green
One last tip - keep detailed records of everything from day one. Your work search log, any correspondence with Washington ESD, dates you filed claims, everything. You'll thank yourself later if any issues come up.
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Isabella Russo
•Good advice! I'll start a folder right now to keep track of everything.
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Mateo Silva
•Yes! I had to appeal a decision and having all my documentation organized made the process so much smoother.
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