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just wanted to add that if you're worried about money, you should also look into other assistance programs. unemployment might not cover everything but there are food programs and utility assistance available too
Thanks, that's actually really helpful. I hadn't thought about other programs.
211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs if you need help beyond unemployment benefits.
I used Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit amount and it was super helpful. Way better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD phone system on my own. Definitely worth checking out if you need to talk to someone there.
Multiple people have mentioned this service. I might try it if I can't get answers online.
It's legit - I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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One more thing - if you win your appeal, make sure Washington ESD processes your backpay correctly. Sometimes they mess up the calculation or don't include all the weeks you should get paid for. Double-check their math!
Yeah they screwed up my backpay calculation and I had to call them like 5 times to get it fixed.
That's another situation where Claimyr helped me get through to actually talk to someone about payment issues.
Update us on how your appeal goes! A lot of people are in similar situations and it helps to hear success stories. You've got a strong case from what you've described.
I will definitely update once I hear back. Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement!
Rooting for you! Fight the system and don't let them push you around.
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My cousin in California gets more weeks than we do here in Washington. Kind of annoying that it varies so much by state when unemployment is a national issue.
Each state sets their own unemployment program rules. Some states offer more weeks, others offer higher benefit amounts. It's a tradeoff.
Still seems unfair that your zip code determines how much help you get when you lose your job.
The most important thing is to stay organized and keep good records. Track your job search activities, save all correspondence from Washington ESD, and don't miss any deadlines. The 26 weeks go by faster than you think, but if you stay on top of everything, you'll be in the best position possible.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared now to make the most of my benefits period.
You're welcome! Good luck with your job search. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
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I tried using that claimyr service too when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my benefit calculation. Worked great and the person I talked to was really knowledgeable about how the amounts are determined.
Good to hear another positive review. I'll keep it in mind if I need help.
Yeah it's nice to have options when the regular phone lines don't work.
Bottom line is file your claim ASAP and they'll tell you exactly what your weekly benefit amount is. All this estimating is just to give you a rough idea for planning purposes.
You're right, I should stop overthinking it and just file the claim. Thanks everyone for all the help!
No problem! Good luck with your job search.
QuantumQueen
Thank you everyone for all the info! Sounds like I should expect my payment on Wednesday if I filed on Sunday. This thread has been super helpful.
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Omar Mahmoud
•Same here! I feel much better knowing what to expect.
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Diego Vargas
•Glad we could help. The payment schedule can be confusing at first.
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Carmen Flores
One last thing - if your payment is ever more than 2 days late, definitely call Washington ESD or use that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Sometimes claims get stuck and need manual review.
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Anastasia Popov
•Yeah, Claimyr really helped when I had a payment stuck in processing. Much better than trying to get through on your own.
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Carmen Flores
•Exactly. Sometimes you need a real person to look at your account and fix whatever's wrong.
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