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Remember that even though Washington ESD processes on Tuesday, your bank might have a hold time before making the funds available. Most banks make unemployment deposits available immediately but some have overnight holds.
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Just remember that even once you know your benefit amount, there can be delays in actually getting paid. My claim took 3 weeks to process even though I had straightforward employment history. Factor that into your financial planning.
Good point about the processing delays. I'll make sure to have some savings to bridge that gap if needed.
Yeah the 'processing time' they quote is usually optimistic. Real world is often longer, especially if any issues come up with your claim.
The benefit amount is just one piece - you also need to think about how long you can collect. In Washington it's typically 26 weeks of benefits, but that can vary based on the unemployment rate and your work history.
26 weeks is about 6 months right? Hopefully that would be enough time to find something new.
Yes, 26 weeks is the standard. But if unemployment rates are high, sometimes extended benefits kick in for additional weeks.
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The bottom line is that backdating is possible but not guaranteed. If you think you have a legitimate reason for not filing immediately, it's worth pursuing. The worst they can do is say no.
True. I've got nothing to lose by trying. Thanks everyone for all the advice.
Hope it works out for you. Keep us posted on how it goes!
One last thing - make sure your initial unemployment claim is still active or reopenable. If it's been closed for too long, you might need to file a new claim entirely.
How do I check if my claim is still active?
Log into your Washington ESD account online. It should show your claim status and benefit year dates.
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this whole thread is making me realize how many hoops we have to jump through just to get benefits we're entitled to
Right? The system seems designed to discourage people from claiming benefits.
Exactly! It's like they make it as difficult as possible on purpose.
For what it's worth, once you get through the initial hurdles, the weekly routine becomes pretty straightforward. File your claim, wait a few days, payment arrives. It's just getting to that point that's frustrating.
That's reassuring. I'm hoping to get to that point soon.
You will. Just stay persistent with the weekly filing and follow up on any issues that come up.
Anna Stewart
I feel for everyone going through this. Lost my job as a bank teller when they automated everything and went to online banking. Been on UI for 4 months now and every job I apply for either requires skills I don't have or pays minimum wage. The middle is just gone.
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Justin Evans
•The disappearing middle class jobs is exactly what I'm worried about. Seems like everything is either highly skilled professional work or low-wage service jobs.
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Ezra Collins
•That's why I bit the bullet and went back to school. Trying to move up to that professional level since the middle tier jobs aren't coming back.
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Layla Sanders
Not to be negative but I think we're all going to have to get used to changing careers multiple times. The pace of change is so fast now that no job is really secure long-term. Structural unemployment might become the norm rather than the exception.
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Mohammed Khan
•That's a depressing thought but probably realistic. My kids are going to grow up in a very different job market than we did.
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Layla Sanders
•Yeah, the idea of working for one company your whole career is pretty much dead. Adaptability is going to be the most important skill going forward.
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