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The weekly payment schedule is consistent once you get in the system, but that first payment can be anxiety-inducing. Washington ESD doesn't communicate well about delays so you're left wondering if something's wrong.
The lack of communication is the worst part. They should at least tell you if there's going to be a delay.
Agreed. A simple 'your payment is processing' message would help so much.
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If you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, I'd definitely recommend trying that Claimyr service people mentioned. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get through on my own.
How much does something like that cost though?
It's worth it when you consider how much time you'd spend trying to call yourself. Plus they have that demo video so you can see exactly how it works before deciding.
The bottom line is you need a solid work history across multiple quarters. Don't stress too much about the exact calculations - Washington ESD will figure that out when you file.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better understanding of how it all works.
Good luck with your new job! Hopefully you won't need to use any of this information.
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yeah good luck. the transition is rough but you'll get through it. most of us do
Thanks for the encouragement. I'll keep pushing forward.
Just to recap the key points: No automatic extensions currently available, EB program exists but isn't triggered, look into other assistance programs, consider part-time work to stretch remaining benefits, and get official information about your specific claim timeline from Washington ESD.
Perfect summary. That gives me a clear action plan for the next few weeks.
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Don't be discouraged if your first payment takes a while. There's usually a one-week waiting period before benefits start, plus processing time for new claims.
A week waiting period on top of the severance delay means I won't see any money for at least 3 weeks. That's going to be tight financially.
I know it's tough, but once the payments start they're usually pretty reliable. You'll get through this period.
Last thing - keep track of all your unemployment income for tax purposes. Washington ESD will send you a 1099-G form at the end of the year showing how much you received.
Thanks for mentioning that. I'll make sure to save all the documentation throughout the year.
Smart move. Good luck with your claim and I hope you find a new job soon!
LilMama23
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I went through this exact situation 8 months ago. There really are no extensions available right now. The best thing you can do is use your remaining weeks to aggressively job search and line up other assistance. It's tough but that's the reality of the current system.
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Giovanni Rossi
•What did you end up doing for income after your benefits ran out?
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LilMama23
•Combination of gig work, food assistance, and help from family until I finally found a permanent job 3 months later. It was rough but I made it through.
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Dmitri Volkov
One more suggestion - if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD for definitive answers about your specific situation, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me connected to an agent who walked through my entire benefit history and confirmed my exact end date. Worth it for the peace of mind of knowing exactly where you stand.
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DeShawn Washington
•I think I'm definitely going to try that service. Seems like several people here have had good experiences with it.
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Gabrielle Dubois
•Same here, I'm tired of playing phone tag with Washington ESD. If there's a service that can actually get me through to someone, I'm all for it.
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