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One more thing - if you're eligible for severance or other benefits from your employer, ask HR about the timing. Sometimes they can structure the payments to minimize the impact on your unemployment benefits.
That's smart advice. I never thought about coordinating with HR on the timing.
Yeah, a lot of people don't realize that the timing and structure of severance can affect their UI benefits. Worth having that conversation.
Just want to echo what others said about applying ASAP. I waited a week thinking I needed to 'settle in' to being unemployed first, and I basically lost a week of benefits. You can always file and then deal with any complications later.
Same mistake I made. Lesson learned for next time!
Definitely filing as soon as my last day ends. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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The unemployment system in Washington is actually pretty good compared to other states I've lived in. The online portal works most of the time and payments are reliable.
Agreed. My brother in Florida had a nightmare experience with their unemployment system.
That's reassuring to hear. I was worried about dealing with a bunch of bureaucratic hassles.
One thing to watch out for - if you move to another state while collecting Washington unemployment, you need to notify them right away. Interstate claims can get complicated.
Not planning to move but good to know. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
You're welcome. Good luck with your job search and your unemployment claim.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Sounds like I should qualify for a decent benefit amount based on my previous salary.
You're welcome! Make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file - employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation.
Will do. I've been organizing all that paperwork this week.
One last tip - make sure you file your claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. Benefits don't start until the week you file, so any delay costs you money.
Good point, I'll file this weekend. My last day of work was this past Friday.
yeah dont wait, i made that mistake and lost out on a weeks worth of benefits
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I've been filing weekly claims for 6 months now and it definitely gets routine. The hardest part is remembering to do it every week and keeping track of all your job applications. Set up a system that works for you.
Any suggestions for tracking job applications? I'm already getting overwhelmed
I use a simple Excel spreadsheet with columns for date, company, position, how I applied, and any follow-up. Nothing fancy but it works.
Last thing - make sure your address and contact info is updated in your Washington ESD account. If they need to reach you about your weekly claim and can't, it can delay your benefits.
Good point, I moved last month and forgot to update my address
Thanks for all the tips everyone, this has been super helpful for a newbie like me
Freya Christensen
Last piece of advice - if your claim gets flagged for adjudication (review), don't panic. It's pretty common and usually resolves within a few weeks. They might need to verify your employment or reason for separation. Just respond to any requests for information quickly and accurately.
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Ravi Malhotra
•Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start my application tomorrow morning.
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Freya Christensen
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back and ask questions if you get stuck. We've all been there and are happy to help.
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Carmen Vega
Good luck with your application! The restaurant industry has been tough lately but there are lots of opportunities out there. Use your unemployment time to maybe explore some new career options too.
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Ravi Malhotra
•I've actually been thinking about that. Maybe this is a chance to try something different.
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Carmen Vega
•Absolutely! WorkSourceWA has career counseling services and job training programs you might want to look into while you're collecting benefits.
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