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The system actually works pretty well for encouraging people to take whatever work they can find while still looking for something better. Just wish Washington ESD made the rules clearer upfront instead of people having to figure it out through forums like this.
Totally agree. So much confusion could be avoided with better communication from Washington ESD.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm definitely going to file my claim and report my part-time earnings. Sounds like as long as I'm honest about everything and keep looking for full-time work, I should be fine.
You've got the right attitude! Just remember to file every week and report all earnings accurately. Good luck with your job search!
Thanks so much everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Don't overthink it too much. The system is designed to handle people in your exact situation. File as soon as you can after your last day, be honest about everything, and keep doing your weekly claims. Most people don't have major issues if they follow the basic rules.
That's reassuring, thank you. I think I was making it more complicated in my head than it needs to be.
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Good luck with your claim! Most people who get terminated for performance reasons end up getting approved. It's the misconduct cases that get denied.
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
Final update: Got my benefits approved! That Claimyr service really helped me get through to someone who could explain the process. For anyone else struggling to reach Washington ESD, it's worth checking out.
Awesome! I'm definitely going to bookmark that service in case I need it. Hopefully my claim goes smoothly but it's good to know there's a backup plan.
So glad it worked out for you! It's really frustrating when you can't get answers about something as important as your unemployment benefits.
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The maximum benefit amount usually increases each year based on wage growth in the state. So it might be even higher next year.
Good to know for anyone who might need to file claims in the future. The increases have been pretty significant the past few years.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about my claim now.
Glad we could help! Make sure to keep filing those weekly claims and doing your job search activities.
And if you run into any issues reaching Washington ESD, that Claimyr service seems to be working well for people based on what I've seen here.
Collins Angel
The other thing to remember is that you can work part-time while collecting unemployment in Washington, but you need to report any wages you earn each week. They'll reduce your benefit amount accordingly but you won't lose benefits entirely as long as you're under certain thresholds.
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Thais Soares
•That's good to know! So I could take a temporary part-time job while looking for something full-time?
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Collins Angel
•Exactly! Just make sure to report those wages accurately when you file your weekly claims. Being dishonest about wages can get you disqualified and create overpayment issues.
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Marcelle Drum
Based on what you described with your work history, you should definitely qualify. Two jobs with consistent hours over most of the year probably puts you well over the wage requirements. Go ahead and file your claim - worst case scenario they say no, but I think you'll be approved.
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Thais Soares
•Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to gather all my employment info and file this weekend.
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Nalani Liu
•Good plan! And remember you can always call Washington ESD if you have questions after filing, though you might want to use a service like Claimyr to actually get through to someone.
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