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I exhausted my 26 weeks last month and it's been really tough. Make sure you have a plan for what happens after benefits end. I wish I had prepared better for that transition.
I would have started budgeting for zero income around week 20 and looked into all available assistance programs earlier. Also would have been less picky about jobs.
This is exactly what I'm worried about. I'm at 20 weeks and feeling the pressure to take any job available.
The bottom line is 26 weeks maximum for regular unemployment in Washington, but use that time wisely. Don't wait until week 20 to get serious about your job search. Start networking and applying broadly from day one.
That's solid advice. I'm going to step up my job search efforts starting this week instead of waiting.
Good reminder that I need to be more proactive. 26 weeks sounds like a lot but it goes by fast.
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been through this process twice now (different job losses) and both times took right around 2-3 weeks for straightforward cases with no complications
Okay so 2-3 weeks seems to be the normal range based on what everyone is saying. I'm at 10 days so still within normal range I guess.
The key is patience and making sure you file every week. I know it's stressful waiting but the system does work eventually. Just make sure you're doing everything you're supposed to do on your end while waiting.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and timelines! This has been really helpful to know what to expect. I'll keep filing weekly and hopefully hear something soon.
You're doing everything right - keep filing weekly claims and be patient. Most straightforward claims like yours resolve within 2-3 weeks total.
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The Washington ESD website has a calculator for partial benefits if you want to figure out exactly what you'll get with different earning amounts. It's under the 'Calculate Benefits' section.
I'll check that out, thanks! It'll be nice to know what to expect each week.
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Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now. It sounds like as long as I'm honest and report everything correctly, I should be fine.
You've got this! Part-time work while on unemployment is super common and the system is designed to handle it.
I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this. This forum is so much more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website.
For anyone else reading this thread later - the Washington ESD handbook has all this information but it's written in legal language that's hard to understand. The basic rule is: work if you can find it, report it honestly, and let the system calculate your benefits. Don't overthink it.
Wish I had found this thread before spending hours trying to get through to Washington ESD on the phone. You all explained it better than their customer service probably would have anyway.
Hey, at least now you know about Claimyr for next time you need to reach them! Sometimes you really do need to talk to an actual person.
Mila Walker
Does anyone know if training programs can extend your benefits beyond 26 weeks? I've heard conflicting information about this.
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AaliyahAli
•Yes, if you're in an approved training program through WorkSource Washington, you might be able to get Training Benefits (TB) which can extend your benefits. You have to get approval before starting the training though.
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Mila Walker
•Good to know! I'll look into that if I'm still unemployed as I get closer to 26 weeks.
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Logan Scott
I'm at week 20 and starting to panic about running out of benefits. Has anyone had success with the WorkSource training programs that can extend benefits?
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Chloe Green
•I did a certification program through WorkSource and it extended my benefits for the duration of the training. You have to meet certain criteria and the training has to be approved, but it's definitely possible.
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Logan Scott
•That gives me hope! I'll contact WorkSource this week to see what programs are available.
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