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COVID unemployment was a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Don't expect anything like that again unless there's another global pandemic. But regular benefits should still help you get by while job hunting.
Makes sense. I'm just glad there's something available while I look for work.
Exactly the right attitude. Use it as a bridge to your next opportunity, not a long-term solution.
One more thing - if you run into any problems with your claim, don't wait around hoping it fixes itself. The sooner you address issues with Washington ESD, the faster they get resolved. I learned this the hard way.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly. Most do if you have straightforward employment history.
And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD quickly for any reason, that Claimyr service is there as an option. Much better than the endless phone runaround most people experience.
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Just want to confirm what others said - I file Sunday morning, payment shows up Wednesday every single week. Very reliable once you know the pattern.
Perfect, that's exactly the consistency I was hoping for. Thanks everyone!
Glad you got the info you needed. The timing really is pretty predictable.
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Does anyone know if seasonal work affects partial unemployment eligibility? My hours are reduced partly because it's the slow season for our business.
Seasonal fluctuations don't disqualify you from partial unemployment. As long as you're still employed but with reduced hours/earnings, you can be eligible regardless of the reason for the reduction.
That's a relief! I was worried the seasonal nature might complicate things.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now. Going to gather my pay stubs this weekend and start the application process on Monday.
Good luck! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues during the process.
You've got this! The application itself isn't too bad once you have all your documentation ready.
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I actually called Washington ESD about this same question a few months ago and got transferred around for over an hour before getting disconnected. Finally used a service called Claimyr that got me through to an agent in about 10 minutes. The agent confirmed there's no voluntary program but at least I got a definitive answer without wasting my whole afternoon on hold.
That's the third mention of Claimyr in this thread - sounds like it really works for getting through to Washington ESD!
Yeah, I was skeptical at first but it definitely beats sitting on hold for hours. Worth checking out if you need to talk to an actual person at Washington ESD.
Just want to say thanks for asking this question! I've been wondering the same thing but never got around to researching it. Sounds like I need to focus on building up my emergency fund instead of hoping for a government safety net.
Glad the thread was helpful! It's definitely disappointing that there aren't more options, but at least now we know what we're dealing with.
Exactly. Better to have realistic expectations and plan accordingly than to assume there's help available that doesn't actually exist.
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That's about what I was expecting. Better to know now so I can plan accordingly if I need to file a claim.
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Connor Murphy
Just remember it's temporary help, not a permanent solution. The max 26 weeks goes by faster than you think when you're job searching.
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