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Final advice from someone who's been through this multiple times - file immediately, keep detailed records of everything, and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. The system can be confusing but the benefits are there if you follow the rules.
Thanks to everyone who responded. This thread has been incredibly helpful. Filing my claim now!
Good luck! Hope your claim goes smoothly.
Just want to echo what others have said - there's really no benefit to waiting to file. Even if you think you might find work quickly, you can always stop filing weekly claims if you get a job. But you can't go back and claim weeks you didn't file for.
This is such an important point. I wish someone had told me this when I first got laid off.
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Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to reach someone at Washington ESD.
Yeah, their demo video really shows how it works - https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out.
Good luck with your claim! The first few weeks are always the most stressful but it sounds like you have all the information you need to get started. Don't hesitate to come back and ask if you run into any specific issues.
Thank you so much! I feel so much more prepared now. This community is amazing.
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The whole system is set up to confuse people and deny benefits. Don't trust the online calculator - it gave me a number $200 higher than what I actually got approved for.
The calculators are estimates based on the info you enter. If your wage records don't match what you think they should be, that could explain the difference.
Maybe, but they should make it clearer how they calculate everything. Too much guesswork involved.
Bottom line: with $52K income you'll probably get somewhere between $450-650 per week for up to 26 weeks. File as soon as you're unemployed and keep filing weekly claims even while waiting for approval. Good luck!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now if I need to file a claim.
This thread was really helpful, saved me from having to call ESD and sit on hold forever.
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Just remember the Washington ESD offices are closed on state holidays too, so don't waste time calling on those days. Check their website for the holiday schedule.
Good reminder. I probably would have tried calling on a holiday and gotten frustrated
Final tip: if you do get through to hold music, DO NOT hang up even if you're on hold for hours. I've waited 3+ hours before but eventually got through to an agent who resolved everything.
3 hours on hold is crazy but I guess better than never getting through at all
Agreed. Once you're in the hold queue you're golden, even if it takes forever
Aisha Hussain
The quarterly earnings calculation can be tricky if you started working in the middle of a quarter. Make sure you understand which quarters count toward your base period when you file.
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NebulaNomad
•I'll need to look at exactly when I started working and how that aligns with the calendar quarters.
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Javier Garcia
•The base period is pretty standardized - it's the first four of the last five completed quarters before you file. Washington ESD will calculate it automatically when you apply.
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GalacticGladiator
Bottom line: if you've worked steadily for 8 months and earned reasonable wages, you should qualify. Don't overthink it - just file your claim if you become unemployed and let Washington ESD determine your eligibility.
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NebulaNomad
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident now about understanding the requirements.
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Ethan Brown
•Good luck! Hopefully you won't need to use this information, but it's good to be prepared.
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