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Just want to add that the base period thing can be confusing but there's actually an alternate base period option if you don't qualify under the standard one. It uses more recent wages but has stricter requirements.
That's good to know! So if recent work doesn't count under the regular base period, there might still be another option?
Exactly. The alternate base period uses the four most recently completed quarters, so it includes more recent work. Washington ESD will automatically check this if you don't qualify under the standard base period.
Bottom line - you need wages in at least 2 quarters during your base period, meet the minimum earnings threshold, and be unemployed through no fault of your own. Everything else is just details and special circumstances.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Sounds like I need to wait until I've worked a couple quarters before I'd be eligible if something happened.
That's right. Keep track of your earnings each quarter and you'll have a better idea of your eligibility if you ever need to file a claim.
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Bottom line for the OP - with 8 months of work you very likely qualify as long as you were working decent hours. Don't stress too much about it, just file when you become unemployed and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about the process now.
Good luck! Hope you don't end up needing to file but at least now you know what to expect.
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For what it's worth, once you understand how the waiting week works, it's pretty straightforward. Just think of it as your last week's payment instead of your first week's payment.
That's actually a helpful way to think about it. Makes it feel less like they're withholding money and more like delayed payment.
Good perspective. Still annoying but at least it makes sense when you frame it that way.
Thanks everyone for all the info about waiting weeks. This thread has been super helpful in understanding how it actually works versus what I thought it was supposed to do.
Agreed! Really glad I asked about this. Now I know to just be patient and wait until the end of my benefit year.
Same here. Was getting worried something was wrong with my account but sounds like everything is normal.
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Final word of advice - when you do get approved for SNAP, the benefits come on an EBT card that works like a debit card at grocery stores. Super easy to use and nobody really notices or cares. Don't let pride keep you from getting help you need for your kids.
Thank you for saying that. I definitely had some pride issues about applying but you're right - it's for the kids.
Exactly. You paid into these systems when you were working. Now they're there when you need them.
Really glad to see this discussion helped you out. And remember, if you run into any issues getting documents from Washington ESD for your SNAP application, Claimyr can help you actually talk to someone instead of waiting on hold forever. Worth checking out that demo video I mentioned earlier.
I'll definitely look into that if I need to contact ESD. Thanks for all the help everyone - this thread has been super informative!
This was a great discussion. Hope everything works out for your family!
Sofia Morales
Remember to speak clearly and don't interrupt the judge or your employer during the hearing. Wait for your turn to respond to their claims. Being respectful and professional will only help your case.
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Nia Jackson
•That's good advice about not interrupting. I tend to get worked up when I hear lies about what happened.
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Sofia Morales
•I know it's hard but keeping your cool will serve you better than getting angry, even if they're completely wrong.
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Dmitry Popov
Good luck with your hearing! The fact that you're preparing and asking questions shows you're taking it seriously. That's half the battle right there.
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Nia Jackson
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now and less anxious about the whole thing.
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Dmitry Popov
•You've got this! Just stick to the facts and be honest about what happened.
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