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Don't forget to consider the tax implications when budgeting. Even though unemployment benefits are taxable, you might end up in a lower tax bracket if it's your only income for part of the year.
That's a good point. I should probably talk to a tax preparer about this.
Yeah, especially if you're collecting unemployment for part of the year and working for part of the year. The tax situation can get complicated.
Bottom line - your benefit amount depends on your earnings history, but for part-time work at $18/hour, you're probably looking at somewhere between $300-400 per week. The exact amount will depend on your specific wage pattern over the base period.
That range is really helpful. I guess I'll just have to apply and see what they calculate.
Exactly. Once you file, they'll send you a monetary determination letter that breaks down exactly how they calculated your benefit amount.
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Random question but does anyone know if the Washington ESD building downtown is the same one they used in 1982? Went there last week and it definitely looks old enough.
Wait, you can actually go there in person? I thought everything was online now.
You can go but they barely help with anything. Told me to call the phone number like everyone else.
The real lesson from 1982 is that Washington's economy is vulnerable to national recessions because we're so dependent on a few major industries. Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon - if any of those tank we're in trouble.
At least we're more diversified now than in 82. Back then it was basically Boeing, lumber, and agriculture.
True but tech companies can lay off thousands at once now. In 82 the layoffs were more gradual.
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One more thing - if Washington ESD does initially deny your claim, don't give up. You have the right to appeal and many people win their appeals even after being denied initially. The appeals process gives you a chance to present your side of the story.
Good to know there's a backup plan. Hopefully it won't come to that but it's reassuring.
Appeals are actually pretty common and successful if you have a legitimate case. Don't be discouraged if you get an initial denial.
Update us on how it goes! Always curious to hear how these situations turn out. Sounds like you have a strong case based on what you've described.
Will do! Planning to file my claim tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement - feeling much more confident now.
Good luck! You've got this. Remember that most termination claims are approved as long as there wasn't clear misconduct.
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One last tip - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD for any reason after filing, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Before I found them I literally tried calling for 3 weeks straight and never got through. Their system actually works.
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Ravi Gupta
Before you quit, have you considered looking for another job first? It might be easier to transition directly to new employment rather than dealing with the uncertainty of unemployment benefits.
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Sofia Ramirez
•I've been looking but haven't found anything yet. The situation at work is getting worse and I'm not sure I can wait much longer.
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Freya Pedersen
•I understand that pressure. Just make sure you're prepared for the possibility that your unemployment claim might be denied initially.
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Omar Hassan
The Washington ESD good cause standards are pretty strict. You really need to show that a reasonable person in your situation would have quit. It's not just about whether you were unhappy - it has to be something that made continuing to work unreasonable.
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Sofia Ramirez
•That's a good way to think about it. I need to evaluate whether my situation would seem unreasonable to someone else looking at it objectively.
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Chloe Anderson
•Exactly. And remember that Washington ESD will look at whether you tried to resolve the issues before quitting. Did you complain to management or try to address the problems?
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