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Remember that your benefit amount can change if you work part-time while collecting. They reduce your weekly payment dollar-for-dollar after you earn more than your weekly benefit amount minus $5. So if you're getting $394, you can earn up to $389 without any reduction.
That's really helpful to know. I might try to find some part-time work while I'm looking for full-time.
Just make sure to report all earnings accurately on your weekly claims. Washington ESD will find out eventually if you don't.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful explanations! This makes way more sense now. I was worried they made a mistake but it sounds like $394 is correct based on my work history. I'll keep filing my weekly claims and focus on my job search.
Glad we could help clarify things! Good luck with your job search.
Don't forget to keep track of your job search activities for your weekly claims. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week.
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One more thing - if you qualify for unemployment, you might also be eligible for other assistance programs. Worth looking into if money is tight while job hunting.
Thanks for mentioning that. I'll look into what other programs might be available.
Food assistance and healthcare subsidies are the main ones to check out. Every bit helps when you're between jobs.
Hope this thread helped answer your question! The Washington ESD benefit calculator should give you a pretty accurate estimate once you know your base period earnings. Good luck with your claim if you end up filing.
Definitely helped a lot! I feel much more prepared now if I need to file for unemployment. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
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One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the adjudication is pending. If you get approved, you'll get back pay for those weeks. If you don't file them, you lose those weeks forever.
The whole process can be really stressful but hang in there. Most people who get fired for performance issues end up getting approved for benefits. Washington ESD knows the difference between someone who can't do the job and someone who won't do the job.
Sometimes a job just isn't the right match. Doesn't mean you don't deserve unemployment benefits.
Exactly how I feel about it. Thanks for understanding!
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Overall, the process isn't too bad if you're prepared. Washington ESD has actually improved their system a lot in recent years. Just take your time, read the questions carefully, and don't rush through it.
Thanks everyone! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. I feel more prepared now.
You'll do fine! Just remember that the filing is the easy part - the waiting for approval is the hard part. But once you're approved, the weekly claims are quick and easy.
One last tip: if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You have the right to appeal and most appeals are successful if you have valid grounds. The key is to appeal quickly - I think you only have 30 days.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know! Thanks for all the help everyone.
The appeal process is actually pretty straightforward too. Just make sure you have documentation to support your case.
AstroAce
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my card finally came today! 8 business days total from when my payment was processed. Thanks for all the info everyone
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CosmicCaptain
•Awesome! That gives me hope mine will be here soon too.
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Malik Johnson
•see told you it would be fine!
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CosmicCaptain
Final update - got my card yesterday! Took exactly 9 business days from when payment was issued. For anyone else waiting, just be patient it will come. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
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Omar Zaki
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Freya Thomsen
•Perfect timing! Now you can set up that direct deposit for future payments.
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