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For what it's worth, $387/week on a $42k salary sounds about right. That's roughly $20k annually in benefits, which is pretty close to 50% of your previous income. The calculation is working as intended.
That's reassuring to hear. I was worried I was getting shortchanged but it sounds like it's in the right ballpark.
Yeah, the Washington system is actually pretty generous compared to some other states. Just make sure all your wage information is accurate.
Final advice: get a copy of your complete wage history from Washington ESD and compare it to your pay stubs and W-2s. Any missing wages or incorrect employer information will throw off your benefit calculation. Had a friend who was short $50/week because one employer's wages weren't reported correctly.
How do I get a copy of my wage history? Is that something I can access online or do I need to request it?
You should be able to see it in your online account, or you can call and request it. If you're having trouble getting through by phone, some people mentioned that Claimyr service earlier in the thread.
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Just to summarize the key steps: 1) Gather all your employment and personal info, 2) Create your ESD account at esd.wa.gov, 3) Complete the initial claim application, 4) File weekly claims every week, 5) Keep a job search log, 6) Be patient with processing times. You've got this!
Perfect summary! I'm saving this list for reference. Thanks again everyone!
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The waiting week was eliminated in Washington so you can get paid for your first week of unemployment. That's one nice thing compared to some other states that still have waiting periods.
That's good to know! Every bit helps when you're suddenly without income.
Definitely! Just make sure to file your claim as soon as possible after your last day of work to avoid any delays.
Really appreciate everyone's help here. Sounds like with my salary I should expect somewhere in the $500-600 range per week. That'll help a lot while I'm job hunting. Time to file my claim and see what happens!
And start your job search activities right away so you have documentation when they ask for it.
If you run into any issues or need to speak with someone at ESD, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned. Makes the whole process much less stressful.
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This whole conversation reminds me of when I got laid off three years ago. I spent so much time trying to figure out the calculation beforehand when I should have just filed immediately. Don't make my mistake - every day you wait is a day you can't get benefits for.
Point taken! Filing this weekend for sure.
also remember you have to do the weekly claims every week and do job searches. its not just free money - there are requirements to keep getting paid
Yeah I heard about the job search requirements. How many jobs do you have to apply to each week?
I think it's 3 job search activities per week, but they can be applications, networking, job fairs, etc. Not just applications.
Isabella Santos
Final reminder - document EVERYTHING. Keep records of when you applied, when you file weekly claims, any correspondence with Washington ESD, your job search activities, everything. It'll save you headaches later if any issues come up.
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Isabella Santos
•Digital is fine, just make sure you back it up. Cloud storage or email yourself copies of important stuff.
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Ravi Gupta
•I keep a simple spreadsheet with dates and what I did each week. Makes it easy to reference later.
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GalacticGuru
Good luck with your application! The first few weeks are always the most stressful, but once you get into the routine it becomes much more manageable. Hope you find a new job soon!
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Freya Pedersen
•Smart move! Better to get it done today than put it off. Best of luck!
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Giovanni Colombo
•And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, Claimyr.com is there as a backup option. Sometimes talking to a real person makes all the difference.
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