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The waiting is definitely the hardest part. Try to stay busy with job searching and other activities so you're not constantly checking your account status.
Good advice. I probably check it 5 times a day which isn't helping my anxiety.
I did the same thing! Maybe limit yourself to checking once a day at most.
Just to add another data point - mine took exactly 17 days from filing to approval. Straightforward layoff situation, no complications. Keep your chin up, you're probably close!
17 days gives me hope! I'm at day 10 so maybe just another week or so.
Fingers crossed for you! The relief when you see that approval is amazing.
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The good news is that 8 months of steady work should definitely meet Washington's requirements. I've seen people qualify with less work history, as long as they earned enough during their base period.
Thank you, that makes me feel a lot better about the situation. Still hoping I don't need to find out firsthand!
Fingers crossed you don't need it, but at least you know you have options if the worst happens.
If you do need to contact Washington ESD for specific questions about your eligibility, I had success using Claimyr to get through to them recently. Their phone system is usually overwhelmed but this service helped me connect with an actual person who could look up my account details.
That seems to be coming up a lot in this thread. Might be worth checking out if I need to call them.
Yeah it's been a lifesaver for a lot of people dealing with ESD issues. Much better than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected.
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If you run into any issues reaching Washington ESD after filing, I had good luck with Claimyr too. Sometimes you need to talk to someone about adjudication delays or claim issues and the regular phone lines are impossible. Worth having as a backup option.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know there are options if I get stuck.
Remember that filing is just the beginning. You'll need to keep filing weekly claims and doing work searches to continue receiving benefits. But don't worry about all that right now - just focus on getting that initial application submitted!
You're right, one step at a time. I feel much more prepared now thanks to everyone's help!
This thread was super helpful for me too. I'm in a similar situation and was feeling overwhelmed about where to start.
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Filed my claim 6 months after I lost my job and still got benefits, so it's never too late. But yeah, you lose all those months of payments.
6 months?! How much money did you lose by waiting that long?
Probably around $6000. I was too proud to file at first, thought I'd find work quickly. Stupid mistake.
UPDATE: Just filed my claim online and it was actually pretty straightforward. Thanks everyone for pushing me to do it today instead of waiting longer!
Will do. Hopefully I hear back soon about whether I'm approved.
Keep us posted on how long it takes! I'm in a similar situation and curious about processing times.
Lauren Johnson
If you end up having issues with your benefit calculation or need to speak with Washington ESD about your claim, I highly recommend trying Claimyr. I wasted so much time calling the regular number before someone told me about it. The service actually works and you can see exactly how it works in their demo video.
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Cameron Black
•A few people have mentioned Claimyr now. Seems like it might be worth knowing about if I run into problems.
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Jade Santiago
•I was skeptical about using any kind of service like that but honestly the Washington ESD phone system is so broken that you need something like Claimyr just to get basic questions answered.
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Caleb Stone
Bottom line - your weekly benefit amount will be somewhere between $295 (minimum) and $999 (maximum) depending on your wage history. Most people fall somewhere in the $350-600 range. You'll know your exact amount once Washington ESD processes your claim and sends you the determination letter.
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Cameron Black
•Perfect summary, thank you! That gives me a good range to work with for budgeting.
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