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Bottom line - plan for 26 weeks maximum but hope you find work sooner. Use the time to really improve your skills and network, not just send out applications randomly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
One last thing - keep all your documentation about job searches, interviews, etc. Washington ESD can audit your claim at any time and you need to prove you were actively looking for work during every week you claimed benefits.
Good point. I'll make sure to keep detailed records of everything.
Exactly. Better to over-document than get hit with an overpayment demand later because you couldn't prove your job search activities.
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Just wanted to add that if you have any issues reaching Washington ESD after filing, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. Used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully my claim goes through smoothly.
Most do! But it's good to know the option exists if you need it.
Perfect timing on this thread - I just got laid off yesterday and was wondering the same thing. Filing my claim now too!
Sorry to hear about your layoff but glad the thread helped! Good luck with your claim.
Make sure you both keep good records of your job search activities from day one. It's much easier than trying to reconstruct them later.
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Final advice: File immediately, be completely honest, document everything about your transportation situation, and don't get discouraged if you're initially denied. The appeal process exists for exactly these kinds of situations where the circumstances are complex.
Thank you so much for all the detailed advice. I'm feeling much more confident about filing now.
This has been a really informative thread. Good luck with your claim!
Just to close this out - getting fired for tardiness due to public transportation issues is definitely not an automatic disqualification. You have a legitimate shot at benefits, especially if you can document the transportation problems were beyond your control.
I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help. Going to file my claim this afternoon and gather all my documentation about the bus issues.
Keep us posted on how it goes! These threads help other people in similar situations.
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Keep us updated on how it goes! This is such a common situation but there's not enough good information out there about how to handle the transition properly.
I will definitely update once I make a decision and start the process. Thank you all so much for the help!
You're welcome! We're all here to help each other navigate these complicated systems.
Remember that this decision affects not just your immediate benefits but also future benefit calculations. SSDI payments are based on your lifetime earnings, so timing can matter for your long-term financial security.
I hadn't thought about how it affects future calculations. I should probably talk to Social Security about that too.
Definitely. They can give you an estimate of what your SSDI payments would be based on your current earnings record.
Malik Jackson
OP, since your hours got cut to part-time, you'll probably want to report your part-time wages when you file your weekly claims. They'll reduce your benefit amount based on what you earn, but you can often still get partial benefits. The formula is a bit complex but ESD calculates it automatically.
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Malik Jackson
•Yes! As long as your weekly earnings are below your weekly benefit amount plus $5, you'll get at least partial benefits. So if your weekly benefit would be $400 and you earn $200 part-time, you'd still get some unemployment pay.
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Isabella Oliveira
•This is super helpful info. I'm in a similar situation and didn't realize partial benefits were a thing.
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Ravi Patel
The washington esd website has a benefit calculator tool that can give you an estimate of what you might receive based on your work history. It's not perfect but gives you a ballpark figure before you apply.
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Dylan Mitchell
•Good luck with your application! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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Freya Andersen
•And remember that Claimyr option if you need to actually talk to someone at ESD. Sometimes you just need a human to explain things.
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