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Keep us posted on how it goes! Hoping everything works out for you.
Will do, thanks again everyone. This thread has been super helpful!
Last thought - if you do need to contact Washington ESD and are having trouble getting through, seriously check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. It made such a difference when I was dealing with my appeal. The video demo really shows how much time it can save you.
I might have to try that myself, I've been trying to get through to Washington ESD for a week about my own claim issue.
Definitely worth it if you're stuck in phone hell. Way better than spending your whole day redialing.
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thanks everyone for explaining this. feel much better about understanding the requirements now
Happy to help! The Washington unemployment system isn't as complicated as it first seems once you break it down.
This has been super helpful everyone. Sounds like the key things are: work in at least 2 quarters, earn at least $1,005 in your highest quarter, and have total earnings of at least 1.25 times your high quarter amount. And quarters are just 3-month periods, not calendar years like I was thinking.
Exactly! You've got it. And remember the base period is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you file.
Perfect summary. Those are the main requirements that trip people up.
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One more thing - if you move to another state while collecting Washington unemployment, you need to notify them. The benefits might continue but there could be complications with job search requirements.
I'm not planning to move, but good to know in case my job search expands to other areas.
Yeah, just something to keep in mind. Interstate claims can get complicated.
Bottom line - 26 weeks maximum, file every week, do your job search activities, and respond quickly to any requests from Washington ESD. It's not complicated once you get into the routine.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared to navigate this whole process now.
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something great before the 26 weeks are up.
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The biggest thing is just being thorough and honest. I know it's tempting to rush through it but taking your time on the initial application can save you weeks of headaches later.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about filling this out now.
Romeo Quest
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.
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Eve Freeman
•Wait, you can actually go there in person? I thought everything was online now.
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Romeo Quest
•You can go but they barely help with anything. Told me to call the phone number like everyone else.
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Clarissa Flair
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.
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Caden Turner
•At least we're more diversified now than in 82. Back then it was basically Boeing, lumber, and agriculture.
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McKenzie Shade
•True but tech companies can lay off thousands at once now. In 82 the layoffs were more gradual.
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