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One last thing - if you're thinking about going back to school or doing training while on unemployment, check with Washington ESD first. Some training programs are approved and won't affect your benefits, but others might. Better to ask before you enroll in anything.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. Sounds like 26 weeks is the standard and I need to take the job search seriously from day one. Time to get started!
Good luck with your job search! As someone who's been through this process, I'd also recommend looking into LinkedIn Learning or other online skill-building platforms while you're between jobs. Many public libraries offer free access to these resources, and it can help you stay competitive while job hunting. Also, don't underestimate the value of temp agencies - they often have warehouse positions that could lead to permanent work, and you can still collect partial unemployment benefits while working temporary assignments.
That's really helpful advice about temp agencies! I hadn't thought about how they might help bridge the gap while I'm looking for permanent work. Do you know if there are any specific temp agencies in Washington that are better for warehouse work, or should I just start reaching out to all of them?
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This has been really informative. I'm bookmarking this thread because I know I'll forget all these details by the time I actually need to know them lol
Same! At least now I know what to expect instead of just wondering forever.
Yeah this thread answered questions I didn't even know I had
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! I had no idea about the waiting week getting paid back eventually. I'm currently on week 4 of my claim so sounds like I've got a while to wait before I see that money again. At least now I know it's not just gone forever. The Claimyr service sounds really helpful too - I've been dreading having to call ESD about other questions but maybe I'll give that a try.
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Just wanted to add that you should file your claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. Benefits are paid from the date you file, not the date you lost your job, so any delay costs you money.
Good reminder! I'll make sure to file immediately if I end up needing benefits.
Exactly right. Even if you're not sure about your eligibility, it's better to file and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been super helpful. Based on what I'm reading, it sounds like I should expect around $280-320 per week if I make $600/week consistently. I'm feeling much better prepared now knowing roughly what to expect. I'll definitely file immediately if anything happens and keep all my employment documents organized just in case. Hopefully I won't need to use this information, but it's good to know I have options like Claimyr if I run into issues reaching Washington ESD. Really appreciate this community sharing their experiences!
Glad we could help! Just remember that the $280-320 estimate assumes you've been working consistently at that wage for your entire base period. If you had any gaps in employment or lower wages in previous quarters, your actual benefit could be different. But you're definitely on the right track with gathering documents and planning ahead. Hope you don't need to use any of this info, but it's smart to be prepared!
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Last thing I'll add - if you ever do need to call Washington ESD about payment issues, try that Claimyr service. I used it when I had an overpayment question and it actually worked. Way better than hitting redial 100 times and getting busy signals.
I might try that next time I have an issue. The ESD phone system is absolutely horrible.
This thread is so helpful! I'm in a similar situation - filed Sunday and was getting worried when Thursday came around with no deposit. Reading through all these responses really helped me understand the timing better. It's reassuring to know that Wednesday/Thursday deposits are normal for Sunday filers. The breakdown of how ESD processes claims on Tuesday/Wednesday and then banks handle the ACH deposits makes total sense. I'll definitely save this info for future reference and maybe even track my deposit dates like some of you suggested. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Sophia Carson
Bottom line - you get up to 26 weeks if you qualify, use the time wisely to find good employment, and make sure you follow all the rules so you don't get disqualified early. Good luck with your job search!
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Max Knight
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much more informed about how this all works now.
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Elijah Knight
•This thread was super helpful for me too. I'm about to file my first claim and was confused about the time limits.
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Zadie Patel
One thing to keep in mind is that Washington also has a "waiting week" - your first week of unemployment where you file a claim but don't receive benefits. So while you can receive benefits for up to 26 weeks, you'll actually be unemployed for 27 weeks total if you use the full duration. Make sure to factor that into your financial planning!
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