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The bottom line is that unemployment benefits are designed to partially replace lost wages while you search for new work. It's not going to fully replace your old income, but it should help cover basic expenses if you budget carefully.
That makes sense. I'm just hoping it'll be enough to keep me afloat until I find something new.
Based on your $18/hour job, you should be looking at around $360/week if you worked consistently. That's definitely something to work with while job hunting.
Actually used Claimyr myself when I had questions about my benefit calculation. The agent was able to look at my specific account and explain exactly how they arrived at my weekly amount. Much clearer than trying to decipher the website or automated phone system.
Seems like a lot of people have had good luck with that service. I might give it a try if I run into issues.
Honestly wish I'd known about it sooner. Would have saved me a lot of confusion and wasted time on hold.
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Just want to add that you should also sign up for job alerts and career counseling through WorkSource. They have good resources beyond just the job search logging requirement.
Are those services free?
Yes, all WorkSource services are free. They can help with resume writing, interview skills, training programs, etc.
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For what it's worth, I've found that calling Washington ESD first thing in the morning (like 8:01 AM) gives you the best chance of getting through. Still takes forever but better odds than calling later in the day.
I tried that strategy for weeks with no luck. That's why I eventually gave up and used Claimyr to get through. Sometimes you just need to try a different approach when the normal methods aren't working.
The bottom line is you won't know for sure until you apply. The wage calculation is automatic and you'll get a determination pretty quickly if there are no other issues with your claim. Since you're still employed, it should be straightforward.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to apply this weekend and see what happens. Fingers crossed!
Good luck! Remember to keep detailed records of your reduced hours and any job search activities from the start.
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Make sure you're doing your job search activities too! I know some people who got their payments stopped because they weren't keeping up with the work search requirements.
Yeah you need to log 3 job search activities per week on WorkSourceWA or they can cut you off
wait really? i thought that was just for people on certain programs
If you're still having issues next week, definitely try calling or using that Claimyr service people mentioned. Sometimes there are simple holds that agents can clear up instantly.
I think I'll give it a few more days and then try Claimyr if nothing shows up. Thanks everyone for the help!
good luck! hope you get your payment soon
Morita Montoya
Good luck with your claim! The system isn't perfect but it does help when you really need it. Just be patient with the process.
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Justin Trejo
•Thank you! Feeling much more confident about applying now.
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Kingston Bellamy
Last tip - keep copies of everything you submit and screenshot your weekly claims. Washington ESD's system has been known to lose information.
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Justin Trejo
•Great advice, I'll make sure to document everything.
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Joy Olmedo
•Yeah definitely keep records. I had to resubmit my initial application twice because their system glitched.
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