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Final thought on getting help when you need it - if you run into problems with your claim that require speaking to an ESD agent, don't waste weeks trying to get through on your own. Services like Claimyr can save you tons of time and frustration. The peace of mind is worth it when you're dealing with unemployment stress.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully everything goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options if I need help.
Good luck with your claim! Most people have a smooth experience if they stay on top of the requirements. The 26 weeks should give you a good cushion to find your next opportunity. Just remember to file those weekly claims on time and keep up with your job search activities.
Thank you! I feel much more prepared now thanks to everyone's advice.
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Absolutely. I'm treating unemployment as a temporary bridge while I find my next job. Thanks to everyone who responded - this has been so helpful!
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The most important thing is to file your weekly claim every week, even if your payment is delayed. If you miss filing, you could lose that week's benefits entirely.
Good point. I'll make sure to keep filing even if payments are slow.
Exactly. The filing deadline is more important than the payment timing. Payments can be delayed but missed filings can't be recovered.
Update: Just got my first payment! It hit Wednesday morning like everyone said it would. Thanks for all the info in this thread.
Great news! Wednesday is pretty typical for first-time filers. Should be more consistent going forward.
Awesome! Now you know what to expect each week. Just keep filing on time and you should be good.
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Update us on how it goes! These quit cases can be stressful but lots of people get approved when they have legitimate reasons. You've got good documentation so that's a huge advantage.
Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Filing my application now.
Lucas Adams
One more tip - if your benefit amount seems too low, you might want to check if you qualify for alternate base year. That uses more recent wages which could result in higher benefits if you've been working more recently.
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Raúl Mora
•How do you know if you qualify for that?
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Lucas Adams
•Washington ESD should automatically check if you qualify when they process your claim, but you can also request it if you think your recent wages were higher than your regular base year.
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Harper Hill
Bottom line is the amount varies a lot based on your work history. I know people getting anywhere from $300 to $900+ per week depending on their previous jobs and hours worked.
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Raúl Mora
•Hopefully mine will be on the higher end since I worked full time with decent pay.
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Harper Hill
•You should be fine if you had steady work. The people with really low benefits usually had sporadic employment or very low wages.
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