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One more thing - if they ask about retirement during your claim, just be honest about your situation. You're not trying to hide anything, you're just collecting benefits you're entitled to from both programs.
Absolutely. I have no reason to hide my social security, it's all above board.
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you have a straightforward situation and shouldn't run into any major roadblocks with Washington ESD.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Update from my end - I successfully used Claimyr again this week to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue. Still impressed with how much time and frustration it saves compared to calling myself. Worth checking out their demo if you're on the fence about trying it.
That's exactly why I started using them. Life's too short to spend entire days on hold with government agencies.
For anyone following this thread, remember that even if your UI benefits run out, you should still report any income you earn to Washington ESD if you end up filing a new claim later. They track all of this and it can affect your eligibility.
Good reminder. I'll make sure to keep records of everything going forward.
I used Claimyr when I was dealing with a complex quit situation and needed to speak with someone at Washington ESD. Being able to actually talk through the specifics with an agent was really helpful for understanding how to present my case.
That does sound helpful. Did they give you specific advice about documentation?
Yeah, the agent walked me through exactly what kind of evidence would strengthen my case. It made a big difference in how I approached the application.
Bottom line - you CAN get unemployment if you quit, but you need to prove you had good cause. Your hour reduction and hostile work environment could qualify, but document everything and be prepared for a potentially long process.
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
I was making $4,800/month and my weekly benefit amount ended up being $487. So roughly 25% of my monthly income like someone else mentioned. It's not great but it helps bridge the gap while job hunting.
That's actually higher than some of the other examples. Maybe my benefit will be closer to that range.
Could be! It really depends on your earnings pattern over the base period. Consistent high earnings generally result in higher benefits.
The Washington ESD benefit calculator on their website can give you a rough estimate if you have your quarterly earnings info. But like others said, the official determination is what matters. Good luck with your claim!
Hope your claim goes smoothly! The whole process can be stressful but most people get through it okay.
Miguel Ramos
Update us on how it goes! I'm always curious to hear how these cases turn out. Hoping you get approved quickly 🤞
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Aisha Mahmood
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. This thread has been incredibly helpful and made me feel a lot less alone in this process.
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