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For anyone else who needs to talk to ESD directly about PFML stuff, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier is at claimyr.com. Super helpful when you actually need to speak to a human there instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell.
I'm definitely bookmarking that for when I apply. Thanks for sharing!
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For what it's worth, 26 weeks was enough for me to find work last time I was unemployed, but I got lucky with timing. The key is starting your job search immediately.
How long did it actually take you to find something?
About 4 months, so I had a couple weeks of benefits left. But I know people who've searched for much longer.
Just want to add that if anyone is getting close to exhausting benefits, don't forget about career centers and job training resources. Even if they can't extend your UI, they might have other support.
Good point. The resources are out there, you just have to know where to look.
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I need to plan for 26 weeks max and start job hunting immediately.
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If you're getting severance, make sure to also understand any non-compete or non-disclosure agreements that might affect your job search. These can impact your unemployment eligibility too.
I hadn't thought about that connection. I do have a non-compete clause.
Non-competes can sometimes affect your job search requirements. Worth discussing with Washington ESD if it's restrictive.
Bottom line: you can usually get unemployment with severance, but the details matter. File honestly, provide documentation, and be prepared to wait for Washington ESD to review your case if there are any questions.
Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm bookmarking it for when I need to deal with my own severance situation.
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Alexis Renard
this has been really helpful to read through, washington esd process seems overwhelming at first but breaks down into manageable steps
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Zachary Hughes
•Exactly! It seemed so complicated but everyone's explanations made it much clearer.
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Charlotte Jones
•The key is just taking it one step at a time and not getting overwhelmed by all the requirements at once.
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Camila Jordan
hope your claim goes smoothly! remember to file immediately and then just follow the weekly schedule they give you
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Zachary Hughes
•Will do! Filing my claim right now actually. Thanks again everyone!
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