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Make sure you understand Washington ESD's training program benefits. They can extend your unemployment if you're in an approved program, which gives you more time to completely retrain for a new field.
I definitely need to research the training extensions. That could make all the difference in having time to properly retrain.
The training benefits are underutilized. Most people don't know they exist but they're incredibly valuable for career transitions.
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Hope your claim goes smoothly! Most of the time it's pretty straightforward if you were laid off through no fault of your own.
Thank you! I'm going to file first thing tomorrow morning.
Just wanted to echo what others said about filing quickly. Don't wait thinking about whether your employer will be upset about 'paying' for it - that's not how it works and you're entitled to benefits if you qualify.
You're absolutely right. I was letting my anxiety get the better of me. Time to file that claim!
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One more tip - if your claim gets approved, make sure you understand the weekly certification process. You'll need to report any work you do and income you earn each week, even if it's just a few hours here and there.
Thanks for the reminder. I'll make sure to read all the instructions carefully if I get approved.
Good advice. Failing to report work or income properly can cause overpayment issues later.
i was in almost the exact same situation - fired for being late because of bus problems. took about 3 weeks but washington esd approved me. the key was explaining that i was actively trying to solve my transportation issues
That gives me a lot of hope! I made efforts to fix my car situation too, so hopefully they'll see that I wasn't just being irresponsible.
yeah as long as you can show you were trying to fix the problem and werent just skipping work for fun, you should be good
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Also remember that Washington ESD unemployment benefits max out at 26 weeks in a benefit year, so you can't collect indefinitely. The income replacement percentage matters less if you're planning to be unemployed for a long time - you need to find work within that timeframe.
Right, the time limit is another important factor. Thanks for the reminder.
Just wanted to add that if you're confused about your benefit calculation, you can always call Washington ESD and ask them to explain it. Though getting through can be challenging, services like Claimyr help with that. The agents can walk you through exactly how they calculated your weekly benefit amount.
I think I'll definitely try to talk to someone directly to understand my specific situation. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone!
Madison Allen
The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator but honestly talking to an actual person helps clarify things if your situation is complicated. I had multiple jobs during my base period and needed someone to explain how they combined the wages.
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Jacob Lewis
•That's exactly my situation - I had 2 different jobs during the base period. Might be worth calling to get it explained properly.
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Logan Scott
•Definitely recommend using Claimyr if you need to actually talk to someone. Made the whole process much clearer for me when I had questions about my calculation.
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Joshua Wood
Filed 3 weeks ago and still waiting for my monetary determination. The waiting is the worst part because you can't plan anything without knowing what you'll get. Hope your process goes smoother than mine has been.
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Jacob Lewis
•3 weeks seems like a long time! Have you tried calling to check on the status?
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Joshua Wood
•Tried calling but never got through. My online account just says 'pending' with no other details. Frustrating.
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