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Been there! Filed in September and my weekly benefit amount ended up being $487. The calculation was pretty straightforward once I got my determination letter - they used my Q2 wages of $12,662 divided by 26 weeks. Just had to be patient and wait for the paperwork.
That's helpful to know! How long did it take from filing to getting your first payment?
About 3 weeks total. One week for the determination letter, then had to wait for the debit card to arrive, then filed my first weekly claim and got paid the following week.
make sure you keep track of all your job search activities from day one. washington esd can audit you anytime and if you don't have proper documentation they can make you pay back everything. happened to my neighbor last year
What kind of documentation do they want for job search activities?
You need to log each job contact with the employer name, contact method, date, and position applied for. Keep copies of applications, emails, and any responses you receive.
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Bottom line - you can collect for up to 26 weeks as long as you meet all requirements, file weekly claims on time, and don't exhaust your maximum benefit amount early. Use the time wisely to find new employment.
thanks everyone, this thread has been super helpful in understanding how it all works
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If you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD during the process and can't get through on the phone, I had good luck with Claimyr recently. They helped me reach an adjudicator when my quit claim was stuck in review. Way better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into phone issues. How much does something like that cost?
I don't remember the exact cost but it was worth it to actually talk to someone and get my questions answered. Check their website for current pricing.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Just remember that unemployment benefits are temporary - try to line up your next job as quickly as possible even if you do qualify. The job market is still pretty competitive right now.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. This has been really helpful in understanding what I'm facing if I decide to quit and file for benefits.
Hope it works out for you! Toxic workplaces are the worst and no one should have to put up with that just to survive.
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If you do run into problems reaching Washington ESD by phone, I had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Took me 3 weeks of trying the regular way before I found them. Really helped when I needed to resolve an issue with my weekly claim certification.
It's been particularly bad lately. High call volume and limited staffing. That's why services like Claimyr have become popular - they know the best times and methods to get through.
I tried Claimyr too after seeing it recommended here. Worked for me when I couldn't get answers about my job search requirements.
Last thing - keep copies of everything you submit to Washington ESD. Email confirmations, screenshots of your weekly claims, any correspondence. If there are any issues later, you'll want that paper trail.
Smart approach. Organization really helps if you ever need to appeal anything or if there are questions about your claim.
Absolutely. I learned this the hard way when I had to reconstruct my job search log for an audit.
Carmen Sanchez
My advice as someone who's been through this - use your exhaustee status as motivation to really focus your job search. Sometimes having that deadline pressure helps you take opportunities you might have passed on before.
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Isabella Costa
•You're right, I was probably being too picky about jobs. Time to cast a wider net.
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Andre Dupont
•Same here, I found work within a month of becoming an exhaustee because I finally got serious about it.
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Zoe Papadakis
One last thing - if you do find temporary or part-time work as an exhaustee, keep track of those wages. They count toward your next base period if you need to file another claim later. Every bit of work income helps your future eligibility.
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Isabella Costa
•Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. I feel a lot less panicked about the whole thing now.
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Malik Jenkins
•Good luck with your job search! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.
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