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just remember you have to report any work you do while on unemployment even if its just a day or two. they ask about this during the phone filing
Good point. What if I pick up a small side job while waiting for construction work to pick back up?
report all earnings even if its just $50. better to be honest than get hit with an overpayment later.
One last tip - make sure you have a quiet place to take the call. The representatives need to verify a lot of information and background noise can make it difficult.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel much more prepared now to file my claim.
Good luck! The construction industry has its ups and downs but unemployment benefits help bridge the gaps.
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Just want to add that if anyone is having trouble getting through to ESD to ask about their specific benefit duration, I used Claimyr recently and it was a game changer. Finally got to talk to someone who could explain exactly how my benefits were calculated.
I keep seeing Claimyr mentioned. Is this like a paid service or what's the deal?
Yeah it helps you get through the phone queues to actually reach ESD agents. Check out their demo video if you're curious about how it works.
Bottom line: plan for 26 weeks maximum, but check your actual benefit year end date and remaining balance in your ESD account. Don't just assume you get the full 26 weeks - it depends on your work history and wages.
This has been super helpful everyone. I feel much more informed about what to expect now. Thanks for all the advice!
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something before your benefits run out.
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Just file your claim if you think you might qualify - the worst they can do is say no. The monetary determination process will tell you exactly where you stand and you'll know for sure instead of guessing about your wage eligibility.
You're right, I should just apply and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the help explaining the wage requirements!
Good luck! The application process itself will walk you through everything and Washington ESD will calculate your eligibility automatically.
Remember that if you don't qualify now, you might qualify later if you keep working and earning wages. The base period moves forward each quarter so your eligibility can change over time.
That's helpful to know - so even if I don't qualify today, I might qualify in a few months with more work history.
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Just be prepared for the process to take longer than you expect. Even straightforward claims can take a few weeks, and if anything goes wrong it stretches out even more.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
One last tip - keep records of everything. Screenshots of your online account, confirmation numbers, notes from phone calls. If something goes wrong you'll want documentation of what happened and when.
That's really good advice. I'll start doing that from day one.
Trust me, it saves so much hassle if you ever need to prove something later on.
Isabella Silva
This is why I hate the unemployment system - they make it so complicated that people who deserve benefits can't figure out if they qualify. Just another way to discourage people from applying.
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Ravi Choudhury
•I mean, I get why it's complicated though. They have to have some way to verify people actually worked and aren't just trying to scam the system.
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Isabella Silva
•Sure but they could explain it better. The website is impossible to understand.
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CosmosCaptain
Bottom line - if you've worked 8 months recently at a decent wage, you probably qualify. The system is designed to help people who have a recent work history, even if it's not perfect.
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Jamal Carter
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to gather my pay stubs and give it a shot.
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Freya Johansen
•Good luck! Hope it works out for you.
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