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The maximum benefit in Washington is pretty decent compared to other states, but most people don't qualify for the full amount. Your $52k salary should put you in a reasonable range though - probably $350-450 per week if I had to guess.
That would actually work for covering my basic expenses while job hunting. Thanks for the estimate!
No problem! Just remember it's temporary so use the time wisely for job searching and maybe skill building if possible.
Last thing - make sure you understand the able and available requirements. You have to be ready to work and actively seeking employment. Can't be too picky about jobs or they might question your eligibility.
You can look for management roles but also need to apply to other positions you're qualified for. They want to see you're genuinely trying to get back to work, not just waiting for the perfect job.
That's good advice. Washington ESD does review your job search activities and they want to see variety in the types of positions you're applying for.
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This whole thread is making me nervous about my own claim that just got approved yesterday! Sounds like 2-3 days is normal though.
Yeah don't worry, seems like everyone says it takes a few days. I'm probably just being impatient.
The waiting is definitely the hardest part when you're already stressed about money
I used Claimyr twice last year when I had payment issues and they were super helpful both times. Worth trying if you end up needing to call Washington ESD about this.
Thanks, I'll definitely keep that option in mind if I need to call
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Been following this issue closely and I think the impact varies a lot by business type. Chain restaurants seem to adapt better than mom-and-pop places.
That matches what I've seen - larger businesses have more flexibility to absorb cost increases through efficiency improvements or price changes.
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD by phone, I'd definitely recommend trying Claimyr. Worth it just to avoid the endless busy signals and disconnections.
How much does something like that cost though?
I'd rather pay a reasonable fee than waste entire days trying to get through myself. Check their website for current pricing.
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Just checked and I'm now at 16 days since filing. Starting to wonder if I should call or wait it out a bit longer. Don't want to be a pest but also don't want to let something slip through the cracks.
16 days is still within normal range. I'd give it another week before calling, unless you see something specific that looks wrong in your online account.
Or try that Claimyr service if you want peace of mind. Sometimes just knowing exactly where you stand makes the wait more bearable.
Bottom line - Washington ESD processing times are unfortunately long right now, but most claims do eventually get processed. Keep filing weekly claims, respond to any requests promptly, and try to be patient. The system isn't perfect but it does work eventually.
Thanks everyone for all the insights. Feeling much better about the timeline now that I know what to expect.
This thread has been super helpful. Nice to know other people are going through the same thing.
Laura Lopez
Just remember to keep your job search logs even after you close the claim. Washington ESD can audit claims up to 5 years later and they'll want to see that documentation.
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Victoria Brown
•5 years?? That seems excessive but good to know.
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Laura Lopez
•Yeah it's in the fine print. Better safe than sorry with overpayment notices.
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Samuel Robinson
Congrats on the new job OP! The final weekly claim thing worked perfectly for me when I went back to work. No issues at all.
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Zoey Bianchi
•Thanks! Feeling much more confident about doing this right now.
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