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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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I had issues with my claim last year and spent weeks trying to get through to Washington ESD by phone. Finally tried Claimyr and got connected to an agent the same day. Definitely worth considering if you run into problems.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. I'll keep that in mind as a backup plan if I can't reach anyone directly.
Yeah it's becoming pretty popular among people who've dealt with Washington ESD phone issues. The peace of mind was worth it for me.
Good luck with your claim! The initial anxiety is normal but most people get through the process fine. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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Bottom line - you get up to 26 weeks (about 6.5 months) of regular unemployment benefits in Washington if you qualify. File as soon as you're unemployed, keep up with your weekly claims and job search requirements, and you should be good to go.
Perfect summary, thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Going to file my claim today.
Good luck with your claim and your job search!
Just remember that unemployment is temporary assistance while you look for work. Use the time wisely to find a good opportunity rather than just getting by. The 26 weeks goes faster than you think.
Absolutely. I'm viewing this as a chance to find something even better than my last job.
That's the right mindset. Sometimes getting laid off opens doors to better opportunities.
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just to add one more thing - when you do file (if you need to), file as soon as possible after losing your job. there's no waiting period to file and you cant get back pay for weeks you didnt file
Good point! I'll keep that in mind. File immediately, don't wait around.
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The benefit calculation can seem confusing but Washington ESD has pretty good online resources explaining it. Just remember it's based on your past earnings, not your current expenses, so it might not cover all your bills.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to have to tighten my budget. At least it's something while I look for a new job.
Exactly - it's meant to be temporary assistance, not full salary replacement. The key is using the time effectively to find your next opportunity.
If you end up with questions about your specific benefit calculation, definitely try to get through to Washington ESD rather than guessing. The calculations can be complex with different scenarios and you want to make sure everything is correct from the start.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! The process can seem overwhelming at first but it's pretty straightforward once you get started.
Joy Olmedo
Anyone know if working part-time affects your weekly benefit calculation? I might have to take a part-time job while looking for full-time work.
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Tyler Murphy
•Part-time work during your claim can reduce your weekly benefit, but there's an earnings deduction formula. Generally you can earn up to about 1.5 times your weekly benefit before you lose eligibility completely for that week.
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Joy Olmedo
•Good to know it's not all-or-nothing. That gives me some flexibility while job hunting.
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Isaiah Cross
Bottom line - your weekly benefit amount is probably going to be somewhere between 40-50% of what you were earning weekly at your job, up to the state maximum. For $52K annually, you're looking at maybe $400-500 per week, but the only way to know for sure is to get through to Washington ESD or wait for your determination letter.
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Alana Willis
•That's a great summary. I think I have a much better understanding now of what to expect. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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