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Just to add one final note - even though unemployment is relatively low, it's still around 4%, which means there are still plenty of people in similar situations. You're not alone in this, and the system is there to help bridge the gap while you find your next opportunity.
That's really comforting to hear. Thanks for putting it in perspective!
And remember, filing for UI doesn't mean you've given up on finding work quickly. It's just smart financial planning.
One last resource - if you do run into any issues reaching Washington ESD by phone (which can still happen even with lower call volumes), there are services like Claimyr that can help you get through to an agent faster. I've heard good things about their callback system. But hopefully you won't need that and your claim will process smoothly!
I'll keep that in mind just in case. Hopefully everything goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options if I get stuck.
I wish I had known about services like that when I was trying to reach them last year. Would have saved me hours of frustration!
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One more thing - if you quit your job instead of being laid off, the qualification rules are different and much stricter. You need to have 'good cause' for quitting.
Luckily I was laid off, not quit. But good to know for others reading this.
Yeah, quitting makes it much harder to qualify. Layoffs are usually straightforward as long as you meet the other requirements.
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One more thing - if you're getting close to the maximum benefit amount, double-check that Washington ESD calculated your base year earnings correctly. I had to call and correct an error where they missed one of my employers. It increased my weekly benefit by almost $100.
How did you notice the error? Did something seem off about the amount?
I noticed because I knew roughly what I should qualify for based on my total earnings, and the initial calculation was way too low.
To sum up what everyone said - with $52k annual income, you're probably looking at $500-600 per week in Washington. The exact amount depends on your quarterly earnings distribution and which quarters Washington ESD uses for your base year calculation. Good luck with your claim!
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been super helpful for understanding what to expect.
Agreed, this was really informative. I learned a lot about how the benefit calculation works.
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I just went through this process last month and it was actually pretty smooth. The website walked me through everything step by step. Just make sure you have a quiet place to work on it where you won't be interrupted.
How long did it take you to complete the application?
About 40 minutes, but I had all my information ready beforehand. Could take longer if you need to look things up.
Good luck with your application! The waiting period can be stressful but once you get your first payment it's a huge relief. Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims and doing your job search activities.
Thank you! I feel much more prepared now after reading everyone's advice.
You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started.
Isabella Santos
If anyone needs to get a corrected 1099-G from Washington ESD, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually helped me get through to someone who could issue a corrected form. Saved me weeks of trying to reach them myself.
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Ravi Sharma
•How long did it take to get the corrected form once you talked to someone?
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Isabella Santos
•They said 7-10 business days and it actually came in about a week. Much faster than I expected from ESD.
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Freya Larsen
Thanks for this thread! Filing my taxes this week and this gave me the confidence to handle the unemployment part myself instead of paying someone extra for it.
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ThunderBolt7
•Glad it helped! I'm feeling much better about doing mine too. Good luck with your return!
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Omar Hassan
•You got this! The unemployment part really is straightforward once you know where everything goes.
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