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One more tip - after you file, you'll need to do weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits. Don't skip weeks or you'll lose those benefits permanently. Set a reminder on your phone or something.
Sunday through Saturday is the benefit week, and you can file your weekly claim starting Sunday morning for the previous week.
Thanks for all this info everyone! Filing my claim right now.
Good luck OP! The system is confusing but once you get your claim going it gets easier. Just remember to keep looking for work and document your job search activities.
How many jobs do you have to apply for each week in Washington?
It's 3 job search activities per week, but they don't all have to be applications. Can include networking, job fairs, interviews, etc.
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Whatever you do, make sure you report the severance accurately on your weekly claims. Even if you're not sure how they'll treat it, honesty is the best policy. I've seen people get in trouble for not reporting income they weren't sure about.
Absolutely. I'd rather over-report than under-report and face problems later.
Smart approach. Washington ESD is pretty good about working with people who are honest about their situations.
Good luck with everything! Sounds like you're in a better position than most people who get laid off. Having that severance cushion should make the job search less stressful.
Thanks! Yeah, I'm grateful for the severance. It definitely takes some pressure off while I look for something new.
That's the whole point of severance really - to give you time to land on your feet. Sounds like your company did right by you.
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The confusion about filing deadlines is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly. The website info is so vague and I kept getting different answers from different sources. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person who knows the current rules.
How much does that service cost? I'm already worried about money.
I think it's worth checking out their site at claimyr.com - they explain everything there. For me it was worth it to avoid losing more weeks of benefits while trying to figure things out on my own.
Bottom line for anyone still reading: file as soon as you're unemployed, don't wait for perfect conditions or all your paperwork. You can always update information later but you can't get back lost weeks of benefits.
This thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Agreed! Wish I had found info like this when I first got laid off. Would have saved me a lot of stress and money.
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if you end up needing to contact washington esd directly for anything, that claimyr service really does work. saved me hours of frustration when i had questions about my job search requirements
Good to know, I'll bookmark that site just in case
Mateo Gonzalez
Bottom line is Washington state doesn't have extended benefits available right now. Federal programs ended years ago. You'll need to look at other assistance or try to file a new claim if you have qualifying wages. Sorry there isn't better news.
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GamerGirl99
•I appreciate the straight answer even if it's not what I wanted to hear. At least now I can plan accordingly.
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Nia Williams
•Same here. Better to know the reality than keep hoping for something that doesn't exist.
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Luca Ricci
Good luck with your job search. Keep networking and don't be afraid to take something temporary while you look for the right fit. Bills don't care if the job is perfect.
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GamerGirl99
•Very true. I've been a bit picky but might need to lower my standards temporarily. Thanks for the reality check.
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Luca Ricci
•Exactly. Sometimes a stepping stone job leads to something better anyway. Stay flexible.
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