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One last piece of advice - if you do get approved, remember that you'll need to actively search for work and report your job search activities. Washington ESD has specific requirements about how many employers you need to contact each week.
ShadowHunter
•How many job contacts do you need to make per week?
I believe it's 3 job search activities per week, but check the current requirements when you file. They can change.
PixelWarrior
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you have a strong case based on what you've described. The childcare situation definitely works in your favor.
ShadowHunter
•Thank you so much! Everyone's advice here has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back and update us on how it goes. We're all rooting for you.
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Washington ESD also requires you to register with WorkSource and actively search for work while collecting benefits. Just something to keep in mind if you ever need to file.
How many jobs do you have to apply for each week?
It depends on your situation but typically at least 3 job search activities per week. They provide training on what counts as valid job search activities.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread! Really comprehensive information that I'm sure will help lots of people understand UI eligibility better.
Agreed! This community is awesome for getting real answers to these questions.
Ethan Scott
•Definitely! And remember, if you ever need to actually speak with Washington ESD about your specific situation, Claimyr can help you get through to them without the usual phone tree nightmare.
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One last thing - if you need to speak with Washington ESD about anything related to your benefit amount or have issues with your claim, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com really does work. Much better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
Laura Lopez
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
Liv Park
•wish i had known about that when i was dealing with my claim issues last year
Overall with your salary you should be looking at somewhere in the $600-850 range per week depending on how your earnings were distributed. Not bad for temporary income while you find your next job.
Laura Lopez
•That would definitely help cover most of my essential expenses. Thanks for breaking it down!
no problem, good luck with everything
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You've got this! It seems overwhelming at first but thousands of people go through this process every week. The Washington ESD website has good instructions and there are resources available if you get stuck.
Luca Romano
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Nia Jackson
•Good luck! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues during the process.
Dmitry Popov
One last thing - make sure you read all the notices and letters you get from ESD carefully. They often contain important information about your claim status or things you need to do.
Luca Romano
•Will do. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help me out.
Emma Davis
One last tip - if your payment is ever more than 2 days late, definitely call ESD or use that Claimyr service to get through. Sometimes there are issues with your claim that need to be resolved before payment can be released.
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Fatima Al-Hashimi
•Good to know. I'll keep that in mind if I ever have a delayed payment.
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GalaxyGlider
•Yeah, don't just assume a late payment will eventually show up. Sometimes there are eligibility issues that need to be addressed.
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GalaxyGlider
This whole thread confirms what I've experienced - Washington ESD payments come Wednesday if you file early in the week. Reliable as clockwork unless there's a holiday. Pretty much the only predictable thing about dealing with unemployment benefits.
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Fatima Al-Hashimi
•Ha! True that. At least the payment timing is consistent even if everything else about ESD is confusing.
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