Thanks for posting this question. I'm in a similar situation with about 5 weeks left on my claim. It's helpful to know definitively that there aren't extensions available right now, even though it's not the answer I was hoping for.

One last suggestion - if you haven't already, make sure your LinkedIn profile is completely up to date and you're actively networking. Sometimes opportunities come from connections rather than job postings.

glad this thread exists, i'm in almost the same boat and was totally confused about the rules

The most important thing is being honest on all your forms and applications. Don't try to hide one benefit from the other agency - there's no need to and it could cause problems down the road.

For anyone who can't get through to Washington ESD by phone to ask about taxes, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for me. Got connected to an agent in under 10 minutes last week when I had questions about my claim.

Bottom line - unemployment is taxable federally but not in Washington state since we don't have state income tax. Set up the 10% withholding to avoid a surprise at tax time. Simple as that.

Thanks for asking this question OP, I was wondering the same thing but didn't want to look stupid asking about payment timing.

One last thing - keep screenshots of your weekly claim confirmations. If there's ever a payment dispute, having that proof can save you a lot of hassle with Washington ESD.

One more thing - if you quit your job, you might not be eligible for benefits unless you had good cause. They're pretty strict about that.

The bottom line is that most people get somewhere between $300-600 per week depending on what they were earning before. It's not going to replace your full salary but it helps.