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Hang in there OP. Most people do get approved eventually, it's just the waiting that's stressful. Focus on job searching in the meantime.
Thanks for the encouragement! I am job hunting but the benefits would definitely help with the financial pressure.
Absolutely. The benefits give you breathing room to find the right job instead of just taking anything out of desperation.
One more vote for that Claimyr thing if you need to talk to someone. Worked for me when I couldn't get through the normal way.
I'm definitely keeping that option in mind if I don't hear anything by early next week. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
No problem! This whole process is stressful enough without having to figure it out alone.
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For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about benefit calculations or other issues, I had success with Claimyr recently. It took the stress out of trying to reach someone and I got my questions answered quickly.
I might have to try that if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for the recommendation!
Same here, the regular phone system is basically unusable
Just to wrap up the original question - $999 per week is definitely the current maximum in Washington state. Make sure you report all your base period earnings accurately when you file to get the correct calculation!
Perfect, thanks everyone for all the detailed information. This has been really helpful!
good luck with your claim!
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The weekly filing questions are pretty much the same every week. Did you work? Did you look for work? Were you able and available? Any earnings? Gets pretty routine after a few weeks.
That's reassuring. I was worried they would be different every week and I'd have to figure out new stuff.
One last thing - make sure your contact info is up to date in your Washington ESD account. If they need to reach you about your weekly claim and can't, it can cause delays in your payments.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now.
You're welcome! Just remember - file every week on your designated day for the week that just ended. You've got this!
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For what it's worth, based on what you've shared about working 8 months and earning $15k, you should definitely qualify. Those numbers sound like they meet the wage requirements. The hardest part is often just navigating the system and waiting for processing.
That's reassuring! I was worried I hadn't worked long enough or earned enough to qualify.
The wage requirements in Washington are actually pretty reasonable compared to some other states. You should be fine with those earnings.
Don't stress too much about the process. Thousands of people successfully file for unemployment every week in Washington. The system is designed to help people who find themselves out of work through no fault of their own, which sounds exactly like your situation.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck with your application! Feel free to come back here if you have questions during the process.
Yara Nassar
The bottom line is the system is available 24/7 for filing, but avoid peak times if possible. Have your documents ready, use a stable internet connection, and you should be good to go.
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Zara Rashid
•Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the help. I'm going to file this weekend.
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Keisha Williams
•Hope it goes smoothly for you! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues.
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Paolo Ricci
Good luck with your claim! The Washington ESD system is much better than it used to be. You should have a smooth experience.
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Zara Rashid
•Thanks! I really appreciate everyone's help and advice.
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