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The reality check here is that extended unemployment benefits are rare and only happen during major economic downturns. The regular unemployment program is what most people get, and when that's done, you're on your own. It's not ideal but that's the current system.
I guess I was hoping there might be some state-specific programs or something I didn't know about. Thanks for the reality check though.
Washington does have some good workforce development programs and other assistance options. It's not unemployment benefits, but there might be other help available depending on your situation.
Just want to echo what others have said - start planning now for when your benefits end. Look into other assistance programs, consider temporary work, maybe even reach out to family or friends who might know about job opportunities. The transition can be really tough if you're not prepared.
Thanks for the advice. I'll start looking into other assistance programs this week. Better to be prepared than caught off guard.
Exactly. And don't be discouraged - lots of people go through this transition and come out the other side. It's just a matter of being proactive and keeping all your options open.
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One last thing - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason, seriously consider using Claimyr. I can't stress enough how much easier it made getting actual help instead of just listening to hold music for hours.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for mentioning it!
Same, bookmarking that site just in case I need it.
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Good luck with your application! Partial unemployment was a lifesaver for me during a tough period. Don't hesitate to reach out here if you run into any issues - this community is pretty helpful with Washington ESD questions.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
This sub is great for unemployment questions. Saved me so much time and stress when I was dealing with my claim issues.
One last tip - set up direct deposit if you qualify for benefits. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. You can set this up during the application process or add it later through your online account.
Definitely doing direct deposit. I don't trust the mail with something that important.
Smart choice. My first check got lost in the mail and it was a nightmare to get it reissued.
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Update on the Claimyr thing - I used it again last week to check on a question about my weekly claim and got through to Washington ESD in like 10 minutes. Definitely recommend if you need to actually talk to someone there instead of just guessing about how things work.
How much does that service cost? I've been trying to get through to Washington ESD for days.
I'd rather not get into pricing details here, but you can check their site. For me it was worth it just to avoid the frustration of calling over and over.
This has been really helpful! I'm in the same boat - just got laid off and was hesitant to file because I didn't understand the funding. Sounds like I should just go ahead and submit my application.
Definitely do it! I'm going to file mine today after reading all these responses.
Good luck with your claim! Hope the process goes smoothly for both of us.
Freya Nielsen
This is all really good information. I think the key takeaway is that unemployment and PFML serve different purposes and you can't use them at the same time.
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Ava Williams
•Exactly! I feel much more confident about my options now. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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Omar Mahmoud
Glad this got sorted out! PFML is definitely the right choice for maternity leave. Just make sure you apply on time and keep good records of everything.
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Ava Williams
•Will do! I'm going to start gathering all my paperwork this weekend.
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