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I was in the exact same situation last year. Worked part-time retail while collecting unemployment for about 4 months. Just stayed on top of reporting and job searching and everything worked out fine. The extra income really helped during a tough time.
That's reassuring to hear a success story. Did you eventually find full-time work?
Yes! Actually got hired full-time at a different company but the part-time job gave me good recent work experience to put on applications.
If you do run into any issues or have questions after you start working, definitely try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I've heard good things about it from other people dealing with Washington ESD complications.
I bookmarked their website already. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup.
Having a way to actually reach Washington ESD when you need them is invaluable. The regular phone system is basically useless.
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The waiting game is brutal but hang in there. Most people who file straightforward claims without complications see their first payment within 2-3 weeks. If you hit the 4 week mark with no communication, that's when you should start being more proactive about calling.
Good rule of thumb. I'll mark that on my calendar as the 'time to panic' date.
lol don't panic even then, just time to be more persistent about getting answers
One last thing - make sure you're checking your online account regularly for any messages or required actions. Sometimes they need additional information and if you miss those requests it can delay everything even more.
I've been checking daily but haven't seen any messages yet. Good reminder to keep monitoring it.
Also check your email and regular mail. They send important stuff through multiple channels sometimes.
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Last thought - keep copies of everything. Your confirmation numbers, any correspondence from Washington ESD, your weekly claim confirmations. Having good records makes everything easier if issues come up later.
Great advice. I'll set up a folder on my computer for all the unemployment stuff.
Smart! I wish I'd been that organized from the start.
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Just went through this whole process last month. File your weekly claims starting with week 1 (the waiting week), keep doing job searches, report any income accurately. You'll get paid starting with week 2 if everything goes smoothly. The waiting week never gets paid but it's required for your claim to process correctly.
This is really helpful, thank you. Sounds like I'm on the right track then. Just need to be patient for that first payment.
Yep patience is key. The first payment always feels like it takes forever but once you're in the rhythm it's pretty straightforward.
reminder that if you work ANY hours during your waiting week you still need to report them even though you're not getting paid that week anyway. learned this when I picked up a small gig and wasn't sure if I needed to report it
Good point! All income reporting rules apply even during the waiting week.
I haven't worked any hours yet but I'll remember this if I pick up any side work while looking for full-time.
Mei Wong
One last thing - if you get any kind of separation pay, vacation payout, or severance from your employer, make sure to report it accurately when you file. That stuff can affect your benefit timing but won't necessarily disqualify you completely.
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Freya Larsen
•I did get paid for unused vacation days. Should I wait to file until after that money 'runs out' or file now and report it?
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Mei Wong
•File now and report it. ESD will calculate how it affects your benefits. Waiting just delays the whole process unnecessarily.
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Liam Fitzgerald
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was completely lost. Going to file my claim today after reading through all this advice.
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Freya Larsen
•Right? I feel so much more confident about tackling this now. Good luck with your claim!
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Omar Hassan
•Glad we could help! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into specific issues during the process.
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