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Whatever you do, don't wait too long to figure this out. Bills don't stop coming just because benefits end. I learned that the hard way.
You're absolutely right. I need to get this sorted out quickly one way or another.
Final advice: gather your wage statements from your previous job and any work you might have done during your claim period. Having that documentation ready will make the process smoother whether you call or apply online.
Good thinking. I should have all my pay stubs somewhere. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Hope it works out for you.
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My brother went through his full 26 weeks last year and said the hardest part was the uncertainty. He kept hoping for extensions that never came. Better to plan for the 26 week limit and be pleasantly surprised if anything else becomes available.
That's good advice. I think I've been in denial about the time limit. Better to face reality and plan accordingly.
yeah denial is real. i kept thinking something would work out before my benefits ended. spoiler alert: it didnt. start planning now!
One more thing to consider - if you do find work before your benefits run out, you might be able to save some of your remaining weeks for later if you become unemployed again within your benefit year. It's called 'reopening' your claim.
Oh that's interesting! I didn't know you could save unused weeks. How does that work exactly?
If you return to work and then become unemployed again within your benefit year (which runs for 52 weeks from when you first filed), you can reopen your existing claim instead of filing a new one. You'd continue with whatever weeks and dollar amount you had left.
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make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if they're stuck in adjudication. you don't want to miss any deadlines while waiting for the system to catch up
Good reminder. I've been keeping up with the weekly filings but worried about the delays.
that's the right approach. better to keep filing and sort out issues later than miss deadlines
This thread has been really helpful. I'm dealing with a similar situation and feel less alone knowing others are going through the same thing. The economic factors definitely explain why this is happening to so many people at once.
Glad it helped! It's been really valuable getting everyone's input and suggestions.
definitely going to try some of the solutions mentioned here. thanks everyone for sharing
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Quick question - does the weekly benefit amount change if you're on standby status vs regular unemployment? I'm temporarily laid off but might get called back.
Standby status has the same benefit amount, but different job search requirements. You don't have to actively look for work if you have a definite return date within 8 weeks.
Perfect, that's what I was hoping to hear. Thanks!
Bottom line: expect roughly 45-50% of your average weekly wage, up to the $999 maximum. It's not going to replace your full income but it's better than nothing while you're job hunting. Just make sure you're actively looking for work and reporting it properly.
This whole thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and numbers!
Agreed! Nice to see actual real-world examples instead of just the vague government explanations.
Fiona Sand
The key thing to remember is that Washington eliminated the waiting week but you still need to file that first weekly claim to trigger your payment. Don't just assume money will show up automatically after your claim is approved.
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Levi Parker
•Yes, I made sure to file my weekly claim right away. Hoping to see that payment in the next day or two!
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Mohammad Khaled
•You should be all set then. Just keep doing everything by the book and you shouldn't have any issues.
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Alina Rosenthal
This thread has been super helpful! I was about to call Washington ESD about the same question but now I know what to expect. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
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Finnegan Gunn
•That's what this community is for! We've all been through the confusion of figuring out the unemployment system.
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