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Bottom line for OP: with your income level, you'll probably get somewhere in the $600-800 range weekly, but use the official calculator and file your claim to get the exact amount. Don't let the complexity stop you from filing if you're eligible.
if u run into any weird error messages during the application just try again later or use a different browser. the esd website can be glitchy sometimes
The whole system would be so much easier if they just had better customer service and clearer information. Most of the confusion comes from not understanding the process.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about the process now. Going to set up those notifications and make sure I understand the job search requirements too.
For anyone still waiting - the longest I've seen is 6 weeks for first payment, but that was with multiple issues on the claim. Most people get paid within 3-4 weeks if there are no problems.
Maxwell St. Laurent
Last thing - don't be afraid to ask questions here or on other forums if you get stuck. The unemployment system has a lot of moving parts and everyone's situation is a little different. Better to ask and get it right than make assumptions and mess up your claim.
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Sayid Hassan
•Definitely! This community seems really helpful. I'll probably be back with more questions once I actually start the process.
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PaulineW
Good luck with everything! Being unemployed is stressful but at least Washington has decent unemployment benefits compared to some other states. You'll get through this.
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Sayid Hassan
•Thank you! Feeling much more confident about tackling this now.
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