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not to be that person but have u tried gig work? doordash, uber, instacart etc? not great money but u can start like immediately and it might help while ur waiting for other assistance to kick in. plus then ur earning wages for next time u need unemployment
I actually tried signing up for DoorDash but my car is too old (2002) to qualify. :( And I don't have money to fix the dent in my rear bumper which Uber requires. It's like you need money to make money!
I work at a nonprofit that helps people navigate benefit systems. Two suggestions beyond what others have mentioned: 1. Contact your county's Coordinated Entry for housing assistance - they can often provide emergency rent help even while TANF is processing 2. Check with local churches and community action agencies - many have funds specifically for preventing eviction Also, Washington has strong eviction protections. Even if you can't pay on time, your landlord must provide a 14-day pay or vacate notice before filing an eviction. Use that time to gather resources. And if you receive an eviction notice, immediately contact the Eviction Defense Hotline at 1-855-657-8387 for free legal help.
THIS!!! Coordinated entry saved me last year. Found out about it from a random person at DSHS. They paid 2 months of my rent while I got back on my feet.
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My sister had training benefits in 2024 and she said there was no gap but she did have to call them to activate it after her regular benefits ended. I think it depends on who processed your initial approval maybe?
It's not supposed to depend on who processes your claim, but unfortunately, ESD's inconsistent handling of Training Benefits is a common issue. The official procedure requires claimants to contact ESD to initiate the transition, though some representatives may set it up to transition automatically during the approval process. Since the stakes are high (potential gap in benefits), it's always better to be proactive and call rather than assume it will happen automatically.
Just to update you - I managed to get through to ESD using the Claimyr service I mentioned. The agent confirmed that Training Benefits don't automatically activate after regular UI. They need to manually switch your claim type in their system once your regular benefits exhaust. The good news is that as long as you keep filing weekly claims, they can backdate the TB activation to ensure no gap in payments. The job search requirements also change - you don't need to look for work while in approved training, but you do need to submit training attendance verification when requested.
I finally got through to ESD this morning! You're right - they said exactly what you mentioned. The agent activated my Training Benefits to start immediately after my regular UI ends next week. She also made a note in my file about the transition so there shouldn't be any payment delays. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
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Be warned that I tried that Claimyr thing and while I did get through to ESD, the rep told me there was nothing they could do to speed up adjudication. Complete waste of money and got my hopes up for nothing. Still waiting after 7 weeks.
It really depends on why your claim is in adjudication. Some issues only specific adjudicators can resolve. But at minimum, getting through to someone can tell you what's actually holding up your claim and if any documentation is missing. Sometimes just having that information is worth it instead of being completely in the dark.
did u hav 2 do anything special after contacting the govs office? or they just magically fixed it overnight?
The person I spoke with took down all my information (claim ID, full name, last 4 of SSN) and said they would forward it to their ESD liaison. They couldn't promise anything but said someone would look at it within 48 hours. It actually got resolved in less than 24 hours! I didn't have to do anything else.
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my cousin works for two unoins to and he just puts whatever one he worked for last on his claim. never had no problems getting paid. esd doesnt really care as long as your looking for work and available
This approach isn't recommended. While your cousin may not have had issues yet, ESD does verify union membership during audits. Incorrect reporting could potentially lead to overpayment notices or disqualification. It's always better to accurately report which union you're working under each week.
back on the payment thing - anyone else notice ESD always has "technical issues" right when rent is due? happen to anyone else or just me lol
YESSS!!! I swear they do this on purpose! Last month my payment was 4 days late and my apartment tried to charge me a late fee. Like we're already struggling and then they pull this???
I've noticed it seems to happen more around holidays. I think their system gets backed up with all the holiday hours and scheduling. Not making excuses for them, just seems to be a pattern. Always stressful though.
Omar Fawzi
Beware ESD will probably put your claim in adjudication and make you WAIT FOREVER!!!! The system is literally designed to make you give up. They did this to me when I had worked in 2 states too. If your claim goes to adjudication and you can't get through to anyone, I ended up using that Claimyr service someone else mentioned and it actually worked - got me through to a real person in like 20 minutes when I'd been trying for WEEKS on my own. Just don't expect ESD to handle anything smoothly when multiple states are involved!!
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Isabella Silva
Ugh, I was afraid of that. ESD was pretty hard to deal with even when I was just working in WA. Sounds like I should budget for at least a month of no income while they sort everything out. Thanks for the warning, and good to hear another recommendation for that service if I get stuck.
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