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One thing that helped me was calling right at 8am when they open. I got through after about 45 minutes on hold instead of the usual 2+ hours. But honestly, if I had to do it again I'd probably just use one of those calling services.
I'll try calling right at 8am tomorrow. Hopefully I have better luck than I've had so far.
Good luck! Have all your information ready because once you get through they'll want to verify everything quickly.
Update us when you hear something! I'm in a similar situation and it helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with these delays.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice and reassurance. This thread has been really helpful.
Yeah this community is great for getting real information instead of just the official website nonsense.
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Make sure you keep records of your job search activities. They don't always ask for details but if they do an audit you want to have everything documented.
What kind of records should I keep?
Company names, dates, how you searched (online, in person, etc.), contact info if you have it. Just basic stuff to show you're actively looking.
One last thing - if you're working part-time while collecting unemployment, make sure you understand how that affects your benefits. It's not dollar-for-dollar reduction but there is a formula they use.
I'm not working right now but good to know for the future if I pick up some part-time work.
Yeah it's actually not too bad. You can earn a little bit before it starts affecting your unemployment benefits.
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Remember that you can collect unemployment for a maximum of 26 weeks in a 12-month period (or until your benefit year ends). After that you'd need to requalify with new earnings if you're still unemployed.
Good point, so the weekly amount matters more if you think you'll be unemployed for several months.
Exactly, and if you find work before using all 26 weeks, any leftover benefits don't carry over to a future claim.
thanks everyone this thread has been really helpful for understanding how the benefit calculation works. seems like most people get a reasonable amount based on their previous wages
Glad we could help! The key is understanding that it's based on your highest quarter from your base period, not your most recent earnings.
Yeah this cleared up a lot of confusion for me too. Now I know roughly what to expect if I ever need to file a claim.
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Thanks for starting this thread! I learned a lot about severance and unemployment that I didn't know before. Definitely saving this for future reference.
Glad it helped! This community has been really supportive with good information.
Giovanni Gallo
Seriously though, stop procrastinating and just file today. Every day you wait is money out of your pocket. The application isn't that complicated and you can always call or use that Claimyr thing if you have questions later.
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Carmen Reyes
•You're absolutely right. I'm going to file right after I finish reading these responses.
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Giovanni Gallo
•Good! And remember to file your weekly claims every week once you get approved.
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Sofia Ramirez
One last thing - keep records of everything. Save confirmation numbers, print out important pages, keep track of all your job search activities. Washington ESD might ask for documentation later and you want to be prepared.
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Carmen Reyes
•Great advice. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork.
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Sofia Ramirez
•Smart thinking. Organization will save you headaches down the road.
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