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One more thing - if you get denied for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't just accept a denial if you think it's wrong. The appeals process exists for a reason.
I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication issue. Definitely worth it if you're stuck and need to talk to someone quickly. The wait times are just insane otherwise.
Update on the Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier - I actually used it again this week to check on a different issue. Still works great for getting through to Washington ESD when you can't reach them directly.
Yeah, beats spending hours on redial. The website is claimyr.com if anyone needs it.
Just remember that unemployment is temporary assistance, not a long-term solution. Use the time wisely to improve your skills or explore new career paths.
The most important thing is to file weekly claims on time every week, even if you haven't received your first payment yet. Missing a weekly claim can cause delays or loss of benefits.
Washington ESD should automatically send you information about what happens when your benefits end. If you haven't received anything yet, you might want to call them or use one of those services like Claimyr to make sure there isn't something you need to do on your end.
I'll probably try Claimyr if I don't hear anything in the next week or two. The phone situation with ESD is just impossible otherwise.
Fatima Al-Suwaidi
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation to the OP and was totally confused about how the benefit amounts work. Sounds like I should expect somewhere in the $400-500 range based on my salary history.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•Glad the thread was useful! The key is understanding that it's based on your quarterly earnings, not your annual salary. Once you file, Washington ESD will calculate your exact amount based on your wage history.
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Dylan Mitchell
Final tip from someone who's been through this - keep detailed records of everything. Save copies of all your correspondence with Washington ESD, track your job search activities, and document any issues you encounter. It can save you a lot of headaches if problems come up later.
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Diego Vargas
•Great advice! I'll make sure to stay organized from the start. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread - you've all been incredibly helpful!
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