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I've been filing weekly claims for 6 months now and it definitely gets routine. The hardest part is remembering to do it every week and keeping track of all your job applications. Set up a system that works for you.
Any suggestions for tracking job applications? I'm already getting overwhelmed
I use a simple Excel spreadsheet with columns for date, company, position, how I applied, and any follow-up. Nothing fancy but it works.
Last thing - make sure your address and contact info is updated in your Washington ESD account. If they need to reach you about your weekly claim and can't, it can delay your benefits.
Good point, I moved last month and forgot to update my address
Thanks for all the tips everyone, this has been super helpful for a newbie like me
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I made the mistake of not filing right away when I got laid off because I thought I'd find a job quickly. Lost out on 3 weeks of benefits because of the delay. File as soon as you're eligible!
Good advice. I'll make sure to file the day after my last day of work.
Smart move. Every week you wait is money you can't get back later.
For what it's worth, even though the maximum is $999/week, most people don't qualify for that amount. The average weekly benefit in Washington is somewhere around $550-600 per week based on typical wage levels.
That makes sense. I figured not everyone would get the maximum but good to know what the average looks like.
Yeah the maximum sounds great but you need to have been making really good money to qualify for it.
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The maximum benefit amount changes every year so make sure you're looking at current information. I think it went up in 2025 but I'm not 100% sure of the exact amount.
Someone earlier said it was $999 per week for 2025. Does that sound right?
Yes that's correct. It was $929 in 2024 so it did go up.
Just remember that unemployment is temporary. Use the time to really focus on your job search and maybe learn some new skills. The benefits won't last forever and you want to get back to work before they run out.
Regular unemployment is up to 26 weeks in Washington, but it depends on your earnings history. Some people qualify for less time.
And the job market is still pretty competitive so don't assume you'll find something quickly. Start applying right away.
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One more thing - if you bank online, change all your passwords and enable two-factor authentication if you haven't already. If they have your personal info, they might try to access your accounts.
Good reminder. I'll do that tonight along with checking my credit reports.
Keep us updated on how it goes! This thread has been really helpful for learning about identity theft protection. Hope you get it resolved quickly.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared to handle this now. Will definitely update once I talk to Washington ESD.
You've got this! The most important thing is that you caught it early and are taking action right away.
Dmitry Smirnov
One more thing - if you're eligible for severance or other benefits from your employer, ask HR about the timing. Sometimes they can structure the payments to minimize the impact on your unemployment benefits.
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Ava Rodriguez
•That's smart advice. I never thought about coordinating with HR on the timing.
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Dmitry Smirnov
•Yeah, a lot of people don't realize that the timing and structure of severance can affect their UI benefits. Worth having that conversation.
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Miguel Diaz
Just want to echo what others said about applying ASAP. I waited a week thinking I needed to 'settle in' to being unemployed first, and I basically lost a week of benefits. You can always file and then deal with any complications later.
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Zainab Ahmed
•Same mistake I made. Lesson learned for next time!
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Anastasia Popova
•Definitely filing as soon as my last day ends. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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