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The benefit amount also depends on whether you quit, were fired, or laid off. If you quit without good cause or were fired for misconduct, you might get reduced benefits or none at all.
I was laid off due to company downsizing so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Good, layoffs are usually straightforward for eligibility. Your main concern is just getting the right benefit amount calculated.
Update us when you find out your actual weekly amount! Would be interesting to see how close these estimates are.
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If you do run into issues that require talking to someone at Washington ESD, definitely consider using Claimyr to get through. I mentioned it earlier but it really did save me a lot of hassle when I had questions about my adjudication status.
i'll keep that in mind if i need to call them for anything
The video demo I linked earlier shows exactly how it works if you want to check it out ahead of time.
Good luck with your application! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're in the system and doing your weekly claims it becomes pretty routine.
thanks everyone for all the advice, feeling much more confident about this now
That's great to hear! Don't hesitate to come back and ask if you run into any specific issues during the process.
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Don't forget that you can also check your potential benefit amount estimate on the Washington ESD website before you actually file a claim. It's not 100% accurate but gives you a ballpark figure.
I tried that but the estimate seemed really vague. It just gave me a range rather than a specific amount.
Yeah the online calculator is pretty basic. You really need to talk to someone or file the actual claim to get your exact weekly benefit amount.
Just want to echo what others have said about Claimyr being helpful for getting through to Washington ESD. I was skeptical at first but they actually delivered on getting me connected when I needed to clarify some benefit calculation questions. Worth considering if you're having trouble reaching them through normal channels.
Thanks for the recommendation! Sounds like several people have had good experiences with them.
I might try them too. I've been trying to reach Washington ESD for two weeks about my claim and getting nowhere.
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For your income level, you're probably looking at somewhere around $450-550 per week based on what others have shared. That's actually decent compared to what some states pay. The Washington ESD system isn't perfect but the benefit amounts are reasonable.
Yeah that would definitely help bridge the gap while I'm job hunting. Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses!
good luck with your claim! the process isn't too bad once you get started
Just a heads up - they recently updated some of the job search requirements so make sure you're looking at current info on the Washington ESD website. The rules change sometimes and you don't want to get caught off guard.
Good to know, I'll make sure to read through all the current requirements carefully.
Esmeralda Gómez
Washington ESD customer service is basically impossible to reach by normal means so definitely save that Claimyr info for later if you need help. Wish I'd known about it sooner.
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Toot-n-Mighty
•I bookmarked it just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have options.
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Klaus Schmidt
Remember that your benefit amount is based on your highest earning quarter in the past year, so if you had some really good months that will help your weekly benefit amount.
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Toot-n-Mighty
•Interesting, I didn't know it was calculated that way. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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