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If you're still having trouble getting information from Washington ESD directly, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier is worth checking out. I used it last month when I needed to talk to someone about my claim status and it saved me hours of trying to call.
I might try that if I run into any issues with my claim. Better than spending all day redialing Washington ESD.
Same here, I couldn't believe how fast they got me connected to an actual person at Washington ESD.
Bottom line: file your claim if you're eligible, don't let your employer guilt trip you, and remember that you've earned this benefit through your work. The system exists for exactly this situation.
Thank you everyone for all the explanations! I feel much better about filing now and won't let my ex-boss make me feel guilty about it.
That's the right attitude! Good luck with your claim.
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The calculation seems correct based on what you've described. Focus on filing your weekly claims correctly and doing your job search activities. Those are more important than understanding every detail of the benefit calculation.
Thanks, you're probably right. I should focus on finding work instead of obsessing over the math.
Definitely keep looking for work, but it's still good to understand your benefits in case any issues come up with your claim.
One last thing to check - make sure your monetary determination included wages from both of your part-time jobs. Sometimes if employers don't report correctly, one of your jobs might be missing from the calculation.
I can see both employers listed in my wage history, so I think they're both included. Thanks for all the help everyone!
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any other issues with your unemployment claim.
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Another service option if you need help reaching Washington ESD - there's also Claimyr.com that a lot of people have mentioned works well for getting through to agents. I used them when I needed to check on my payment status and it saved me a ton of time compared to calling myself.
I'm seeing Claimyr mentioned a few times in this thread. Might be worth looking into if I run into problems.
Yeah I've heard good things about services like that. The Washington ESD phone system is notorious for being hard to get through on.
Last bit of advice - don't wait until Sunday night to file your weekly claims. The system gets overloaded and you might have trouble getting the site to load. I always file mine on Saturday afternoon.
Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone! I feel much more prepared to start the application now.
Good luck! It seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine it becomes pretty straightforward.
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I bookmarked this thread for future reference. The Washington ESD system problems seem to be ongoing so these tips will probably be useful again.
Unfortunately you're probably right about the ongoing issues. Good to have these solutions documented.
Landon Flounder
Last bit of advice - save all the confirmation numbers and emails you get from Washington ESD during this process. If there are any issues later, having that documentation can save you a lot of headaches trying to prove when you filed claims or submitted information.
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Chris Elmeda
•I'll start a folder right now. Better to be organized from the beginning.
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Josef Tearle
•Smart thinking! Organization really helps when dealing with any government benefits system.
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Callum Savage
If you run into any roadblocks with Washington ESD not responding to calls or emails, don't give up. Sometimes you need to be persistent or find alternative ways to reach them. I've heard good things about services like Claimyr that help people get through to agents when the normal channels aren't working.
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Chris Elmeda
•I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly!
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Callum Savage
•Fingers crossed for you! Most people don't have major issues, but it's good to know your options just in case.
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