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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Val Rossi
Last tip: write down or screenshot your confirmation number after you submit your application. You'll need it for reference and it proves you filed on time.
Great advice! I'll make sure to save all the confirmation information.
Val Rossi
•Yeah, that confirmation number becomes really important if there are any questions about when you filed.
Eve Freeman
Good luck with your claim! The process seems overwhelming at first but thousands of people go through it successfully every week. Just take it one step at a time.
Thank you! Everyone's advice here has been really helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
You've got this! Having all your documents ready beforehand is half the battle.
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I used Claimyr twice when I had issues with my claim and it worked great both times. Really worth it if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD but can't get through normally. The waiting and busy signals are ridiculous.
Good to know there are options if I run into any problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly!
I might need to try that service. I've been trying to reach Washington ESD for weeks about an issue with my claim.
The most important thing is don't overthink it. File your final claim honestly, report your return to work, and let the system do its job. Washington ESD's automated processes work pretty well for straightforward situations like this.
You're right, I'm probably overthinking this. I'll just file the final claim and move on. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Exactly! And congratulations again on the new job. It's a great feeling to close out that unemployment chapter.
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Aisha Patel
Update for anyone still following - I filed my claim this morning right after reading this thread. The whole process took about 45 minutes and I got a confirmation number. Now I just need to wait for them to review it and let me know about my first weekly claim filing date.
LilMama23
•Thanks for the update! Let us know how long the approval process takes.
Aisha Patel
•Will do. Feeling much better about the timing now that it's filed.
One last tip - if you're still employed but you know a layoff is coming, you can't file until your actual last day of work. Washington ESD won't accept claims for future unemployment, only current unemployment. But file that same day if possible.
What if your last day is a Friday but the Washington ESD office is closed over the weekend?
You can file online 24/7, so weekends aren't an issue. The online system is available even when offices are closed.
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Paolo Rizzo
Update us when you get your first payment! Always nice to hear success stories on here since there's usually so much frustration with the unemployment system.
Ethan Wilson
•Will do! Fingers crossed it comes through by Friday like others have said.
Paolo Rizzo
•🤞 Hope it works out smoothly for you!
Amina Sy
The whole unemployment process is so stressful. Even when you get approved you're still worried about whether payments will actually come through. The system really needs to be more user-friendly.
Ethan Wilson
•Totally agree. The uncertainty is the worst part. You'd think after approval everything would be straightforward.
At least Washington ESD has improved from a few years ago. It used to be even worse if you can believe that.
Demi Lagos
Been getting unemployment for 8 weeks now and I can tell you the calculation was exactly what someone earlier said - highest quarter divided by 26. Mine came out to $684 per week which is way more than I expected based on my annual salary.
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Rosie Harper
•That's encouraging! Sounds like I might qualify for more than I thought.
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Demi Lagos
•Yeah, don't let the complicated explanations scare you. The basic calculation is pretty straightforward once you have the right quarters identified.
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Rosie Harper
Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I have a much better understanding now. Going to gather my wage info and file this week. Really appreciate all the detailed explanations and tips about getting through to Washington ESD if I need help.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•Good luck with your claim! Feel free to post back here if you run into any issues during the application process.
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Mateusius Townsend
•Definitely keep that Claimyr option in mind if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. Their phone system is notorious for being impossible to get through otherwise.
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