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One more thing - if you do miss the interview and get denied, make sure to keep filing your weekly claims while you appeal. If you win the appeal, you'll get backpay for all those weeks.
UPDATE: I was able to reschedule! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got through to an agent in about 20 minutes. The agent was really helpful and moved my interview to next week. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Your benefit amount stays the same for your entire benefit year even if you get a different job and then become unemployed again within that year. So if you calculate $300/week now, that's what you'd get even if you worked somewhere else briefly.
Just file online through SecureAccess Washington (SAW). The system will calculate your benefit amount automatically based on your wage history from employers. You don't need to figure it out yourself beforehand.
Age discrimination is real too. Older workers often have a harder time finding new jobs even when they're qualified. Until that changes, you'll always have some long-term unemployed people regardless of how many jobs are available.
Have you tried reaching out to Washington ESD about their reemployment services? Sometimes they have programs specifically for older workers.
Good luck getting through to them to ask about it. I've been trying for weeks. Might try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier.
Bottom line is that 0% unemployment would require perfect information, perfect mobility, perfect skills matching, and perfect timing - none of which exist in the real world. The goal should be minimizing unnecessary unemployment while accepting that some level is inevitable in a dynamic economy.
Just wanted to add that if you have any issues reaching Washington ESD after filing, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. Used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication.
Perfect timing on this thread - I just got laid off yesterday and was wondering the same thing. Filing my claim now too!
Nia Davis
The whole process can be stressful but it's worth fighting for if you think you deserve benefits. I spent weeks gathering documentation and ended up winning my appeal. Sometimes that Claimyr thing helps too if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your case.
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NebulaNinja
•I'm definitely going to file and see what happens. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and advice!
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Javier Gomez
•Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims even during adjudication so you don't miss out on any benefits you're entitled to.
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Mateo Perez
Bottom line - file your claim. Worst case scenario they say no and you're in the same position you're in now. Best case you get financial support while you look for new work. No reason not to try.
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NebulaNinja
•Very true! Nothing to lose by applying. Going to start the application process today.
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