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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.
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.
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.
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.
That's a depressing thought but probably realistic. My kids are going to grow up in a very different job market than we did.
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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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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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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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked! Finally got through to Washington ESD and confirmed my benefit amount. Definitely recommend it if you're stuck trying to reach them.
Good to hear another success story. I've been putting off calling because I know it'll be a huge hassle.
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Just to summarize for anyone else reading - Washington ESD maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $999 for 2025, based on your highest quarter earnings in your base period, subject to meeting minimum wage requirements. You can have 10% federal tax withheld if you want.
Perfect summary! This gives me everything I need to know before filing. Thanks everyone!
Definitely saving this thread for reference. Washington ESD's website makes this way more complicated than it needs to be.
Rosie Harper
this thread has been super helpful. i was totally wrong about how unemployment eligibility works. thought it was just about working for a certain amount of time but the wage thing makes more sense actually
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•Same here! I learned something new today. Glad I found this discussion.
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Rosie Harper
•yeah definitely saving this thread for future reference
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Demi Hall
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: You need $3,400 in total wages during your base period (first 4 of last 5 completed calendar quarters) AND wages in at least 2 different quarters. It's not about how many months you worked, it's about meeting the monetary requirements. Hope that helps!
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TommyKapitz
•Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to check my wage history online and then apply. Thanks everyone!
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Demi Hall
•Good luck! The process is easier than people make it seem once you know you qualify.
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