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Bottom line: every situation is different based on your work history and wages. What works for one person might not work for another. The only way to know for sure is to talk to an actual ESD representative.
Agreed. I've learned more from this thread than from hours of googling, but I definitely need to get official guidance for my specific situation.
Good luck OP! This whole process is stressful but you're being smart by researching your options ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more prepared to handle this now. Going to try calling ESD through that Claimyr service and see what my options are.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was worried about filing. Sounds like it's definitely worth doing and not as complicated as I thought. Going to start my application tomorrow.
Same here! Feeling much more confident about the process now. Good luck with your application!
Thanks, you too! Hope we both get approved quickly.
If anyone needs help reaching Washington ESD after they file, I'll third the recommendation for Claimyr. Used it myself when I had issues with my partial benefit calculation and it was worth every penny to actually talk to someone who could fix my problem instead of getting hung up on after waiting on hold for an hour.
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I'll definitely keep it in mind if I run into issues.
Yeah, honestly wish I'd known about it sooner. Would have saved me so much stress dealing with Washington ESD phone system.
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Just wanted to mention that if you're denied initially, don't give up. The appeals process exists for a reason and sometimes the initial determination is wrong. I know someone who won on appeal after being denied for insufficient wages.
Good to know there are options if something goes wrong. Hopefully I won't need to appeal!
Appeals can take a while but they're worth it if you believe you actually qualify. Just make sure you file within the deadline.
One last thing - make sure you file as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's no waiting period for eligibility but you can't backdate claims very far, so don't delay if you think you qualify.
Perfect timing then. Good luck with your claim and hope you find new work soon!
And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly about anything, Claimyr is there if the regular phone lines are too busy.
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One last tip - if you end up getting a part-time job while on unemployment, make sure you report those earnings on your weekly claim. You can usually work part-time and still collect some benefits, but you HAVE to report it.
That's good to know. I wasn't sure if taking any work would automatically disqualify me from unemployment.
Nope, Washington ESD has provisions for partial unemployment. Just be honest about any earnings and they'll calculate your benefit amount accordingly.
Thank you everyone for all the detailed information! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared for what to expect now, even though the waiting is still stressful. I'll keep checking my account and make sure to file my first weekly claim this coming Sunday.
You're welcome! Hang in there, the process works even though it's slow. Feel free to come back with questions when you file your first weekly claim.
PixelPrincess
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD, I had success with Claimyr too. Their video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ explains exactly how it works. Definitely worth checking out if you're tired of busy signals.
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Omar Farouk
•Thanks for sharing the video link. I'll check it out.
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PixelPrincess
•No problem! It really helped me understand what I was getting into before I used their service.
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Chloe Martin
Bottom line: $999 is the max weekly benefit for 2025 in Washington state. Whether you actually get that amount depends on your earnings history. Most people get somewhere in the $400-600 range based on what I've seen.
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Ava Williams
•Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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Diego Fernández
•Agreed, this has been one of the most informative threads I've seen on unemployment benefits.
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