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Just want to add that mental health is important too when you're unemployed. The stress of not knowing your benefit amounts and dealing with ESD bureaucracy can really get to you. Take care of yourself during this process.
Thanks for saying that. It's been really stressful trying to figure all this out on top of losing my job.
It gets easier once your claim is approved and you get into a routine with the weekly filings. Hang in there.
Good luck with your claim! The waiting and uncertainty is the worst part but most straightforward layoff claims get approved without issues. You should know your exact benefit amount within a week or two of filing.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more prepared to file my claim now.
You've got this! Just remember to file those weekly claims religiously even when it feels pointless.
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One more tip - keep copies of everything you submit. With multiple claims, it's easy to forget what documentation you provided for which claim if issues come up later.
Great advice! I'll make sure to keep digital copies of all my forms and documents.
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This whole thread has been super helpful! I feel way better about my seasonal unemployment situation now. Sounds like it's totally normal and Washington ESD expects it.
Same here! Really glad I asked this question because I was worried I was doing something wrong.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the unemployment system. Seasonal work is definitely common and legitimate.
To summarize for anyone reading this later: Seasonal unemployment from tourism, agriculture, and similar industries is very common in Washington state. You still need to meet job search requirements unless you're on standby status. Report all income and file your weekly claims on time. The system is designed to work with seasonal employment patterns.
Perfect summary! This thread answered all my questions about seasonal unemployment benefits.
Bookmarking this thread for next year when I file my seasonal claim. Great information from everyone.
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Based on everything you've described, you should definitely qualify. $18K in earnings with a mix of full-time and part-time work, plus an involuntary separation - that checks all the boxes for Washington ESD eligibility.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! Feeling much more confident about filing my claim now.
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One more thing - if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck in 'adjudication' or pending status, don't just wait around. That's when you really need to get someone on the phone at Washington ESD to figure out what's holding it up.
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Noland Curtis
•This happened to me and I waited 2 months thinking it would resolve itself. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and found out they needed one simple form from me. Got it sorted in a week after that.
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Muhammad Hobbs
•Exactly! Sometimes it's something really minor that's holding up the whole claim, but you can't find out what unless you actually talk to someone.
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Diez Ellis
thanks everyone this has been super helpful! I feel way less confused about the whole process now. Gonna file my claim tonight and hopefully get this sorted out
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Amy Fleming
•Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week even if your initial claim is still processing. Don't skip any weeks or you could lose benefits for those periods.
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Juan Moreno
•Will do, thanks for all the help everyone. This community is awesome!
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