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The maximum 26 weeks can go by faster than you think. Make sure you're actively job searching from day one, not just going through the motions.
This is solid advice. I treated the first month like a vacation and regretted it later.
Definitely planning to start job hunting immediately. Thanks for the reality check!
One more thing - make sure all your contact information is up to date with Washington ESD. If they need to reach you about your claim and can't, it can delay or stop your benefits.
Yes! And check your messages in the Washington ESD portal regularly. They don't always send email notifications.
Great tip, I'll make sure to check the portal frequently once I file.
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2020 was when I learned that 'pending' doesn't mean it will be processed soon, it means it could sit there for months with no movement at all.
My claim showed 'pending' for 14 weeks straight. No updates, no communication, nothing.
That must have been so stressful not knowing what was happening with your claim.
At least your sister is filing now when there are better resources available. Back in 2020 we were all figuring it out as we went along with no help.
True, now there are services and tools that can actually help you navigate the system instead of just suffering through it.
I'm grateful she won't have to go through what you all did in 2020. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
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Good luck with everything! The first time applying for unemployment can feel overwhelming but you've got this. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
Thank you so much everyone! This community is amazing. I feel so much more confident about filing my claim now.
That's what we're here for! Come back and update us on how it goes.
Just to add one final tip - make sure your contact information is always up to date in your Washington ESD account. If they can't reach you about your claim, it can cause delays or even stop your benefits.
Great point! I'll double-check that when I set up my account today.
Yeah and make sure to answer your phone if Washington ESD calls. Sometimes they need to verify information over the phone.
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Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments or pay them when you file your tax return.
I had no idea it was taxable! Should I have taxes withheld?
It's usually smart to have taxes withheld so you don't get hit with a big bill at tax time. You can change this option anytime in your account.
Good luck with your claim! The process seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues along the way.
Isabella Oliveira
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your claim effective date and when you can actually start collecting. They're not always the same day.
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NeonNomad
•Can you explain that difference a bit more?
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Isabella Oliveira
•Your effective date is when your claim starts, but you might have a waiting week or other factors that delay your first payment. ESD will explain this when you file.
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Ravi Patel
thanks for asking this question OP, i'm in the same boat and this thread answered all my concerns too
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NeonNomad
•Glad it helped! That's what these forums are for.
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