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Keep in mind the $999 max is for people who were making like $70K+ annually. Most people get way less than that. But even getting $400-500/week is better than the $250-300 you'd get in many other states.
That makes me feel a bit better about my $485. Still tight but could be worse I guess.
Exactly, and remember it's temporary. The point is to give you something while you find your next job, not replace your full income forever.
has anyone dealt with the standby status stuff? my employer said they might call me back in a few months but i'm not sure if i should file for regular unemployment or wait
they said 'maybe in 2-3 months' so probably not definite enough for standby then
Yeah that's too vague for standby status. File regular UI and start looking for other work.
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Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful for understanding the payment timing. Sounds like Wednesday morning is the magic time for most people.
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Also check if your county has any emergency cash assistance programs. King County has some, not sure about other counties but worth looking into for short-term help.
I'm in Pierce County but I'll check what they have available. Every little bit helps at this point.
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for all the advice. I called 211 and they gave me a whole list of resources I didn't know existed. Also used that Claimyr service someone mentioned to talk to Washington ESD about my options - turns out I might qualify for some job training assistance through WorkSource. Feeling a bit more hopeful now.
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That's awesome news about the job training possibility. WorkSource programs can really help with getting new skills and finding employment.
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Wednesday payments are the norm but watch out for system maintenance. Sometimes Washington ESD does updates that can delay things by a day or two.
Do they announce maintenance ahead of time?
Usually there's a notice on the eServices login page but not always much advance warning.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'll check my account tomorrow morning and hopefully see the deposit. This community is way more helpful than trying to navigate Washington ESD's website alone.
You're welcome! Feel free to post an update once you see the deposit come through.
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Dylan Fisher
Just remember that even if your benefit amount seems off, you should keep filing your weekly claims while you investigate. Don't want to miss any payments while you're figuring out the calculation.
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Isaac Wright
•Good point. I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims regardless. Don't want to lose benefits over a calculation question.
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Edwards Hugo
•Exactly. You can always appeal or request adjustments later, but you can't go back and file missed weekly claims.
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Gianna Scott
For what it's worth, your $487/week benefit on a $45k salary puts you at about 54% income replacement, which is pretty typical for Washington ESD. That suggests your calculation is probably correct.
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Isaac Wright
•That's reassuring to hear. I was worried it might be too low, but if 54% is normal then it sounds about right.
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Gianna Scott
•Washington typically replaces between 47-63% of wages depending on your income level, so you're right in the expected range.
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