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I've been following this thread and it's been really helpful. I'm in a similar boat - worked 8 weeks at my last job before they eliminated my position. Sounds like I should be fine to apply for unemployment based on my previous work history. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Glad this thread helped you too! I'm definitely going to file my claim this week.
Good luck to both of you! Remember to file as soon as possible and keep track of your job search activities from day one.
One last tip - make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file. Washington ESD will ask for details about all your employers from the past 18 months, including dates of employment and reasons for leaving. Having that info organized ahead of time makes the application process much smoother.
Great advice! I'll gather all that information before I start the application.
Yes, being prepared definitely helps. Also keep copies of any termination paperwork or layoff notices you received.
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At least Washington state has some of the higher unemployment benefits compared to other states. I moved here from Florida where the max was like $275/week. Still not enough but could be worse.
True but cost of living here is also way higher than Florida, so it evens out to being just as hard to survive on.
Yeah, $487 in Seattle money feels like $200 anywhere else with normal rent prices.
Bottom line is unemployment insurance was designed as temporary partial wage replacement, not full income replacement. It sucks but that's the reality. Focus on job searching and use every resource available - career centers, networking, online applications, everything.
You're right, I need to treat job searching like a full-time job itself. Just frustrating when the safety net feels so inadequate.
WorkSource Washington has good job search resources and required workshops that might help speed up your search.
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Just make sure you have a backup plan in case it takes a while to get approved. The process can sometimes drag on longer than expected, especially if your employer disputes the claim.
Yeah I'm trying to cut expenses and see if family can help out if needed. Thanks for the reality check.
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One more tip - if you think there might be an error in your wage records that affected your calculation, you can request a wage transcript from Washington ESD to verify they have the correct information from your employers.
How do you request that? Through their website or do you have to call?
You can request it online through your eServices account, but if you need help interpreting it or think there's an error, you'll probably need to call or use something like that Claimyr service people mentioned.
This has been super educational! I had no idea the calculation was so involved. Makes me appreciate that someone at Washington ESD actually has to do all this math for every claim.
It's all computerized now, but yes, there's definitely a lot of complexity behind what seems like it should be a simple calculation.
Technology makes it possible but doesn't make it any less confusing for us regular folks!
Malik Thompson
I went through this same thing 6 months ago. One tip - when you do your weekly claims, make sure you answer all the questions accurately and consistently. Any discrepancies can trigger reviews that slow things down.
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Isabella Ferreira
•Yeah, and keep copies of everything you submit. I had to resubmit documents because they claimed they never received them the first time.
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CosmicVoyager
•The weekly claims are pretty straightforward though. Just answer honestly about any work you did and any income you received that week.
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Ravi Kapoor
oh and if you have any issues with your claim or need to talk to someone, that claimyr thing actually works. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to an agent when I couldn't reach anyone for weeks
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