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Good luck with everything! The first time is always scary but you've got this. Just take it step by step and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
Thank you so much everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about getting started now.
We've all been there, happy to help!
Also remember that if you find part-time work while collecting unemployment, you can still get partial benefits as long as you report the income. Don't assume you have to stop your claim completely.
That's good to know! I wasn't sure how that worked.
Yeah, they just reduce your benefit amount based on what you earned. Better than nothing!
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One last tip about getting through to Washington ESD if you need to call them - I mentioned Claimyr earlier but wanted to add that they were especially helpful when I needed to speak to someone about my adjudication status. Their system knew exactly which department to route me to instead of me getting bounced around between different offices.
Good to know. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues with the phone system during my process.
Bottom line - file your claim, be honest about everything, keep good records, and don't give up if you face any obstacles. The system is there to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, which sounds like your situation.
Thank you everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my claim tonight and see what happens. This thread has been incredibly helpful!
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Don't forget you'll need to do job searches every week to keep getting benefits. Washington requires 3 job search activities per week and you have to log them in WorkSourceWA. The benefit amount doesn't matter if you can't meet the work search requirements.
Make sure you understand what counts as a valid job search activity. Just browsing job websites doesn't count - you need to actually apply or make contact with employers.
The work search log is super important. I know someone who got disqualified for not keeping proper records even though they were actively looking for work.
Bottom line - with your $52k salary you're probably looking at $500-600 per week in unemployment benefits. Just be patient with the system because everything takes forever to process, even when there are no issues with your claim.
Yeah this thread was really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was totally confused about how the calculations work.
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This whole conversation makes me feel better about filing. I was worried I wouldn't qualify for much but sounds like the calculation is pretty straightforward once you understand it.
Yeah it's not as complicated as it first seems. The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator tool too if you want to estimate it yourself.
Thanks for all the info everyone! I've been putting off filing because I didn't understand how it worked. This thread answered most of my questions.
Don't wait too long to file! You can't get benefits for weeks before you actually submit your application.
Filing this weekend for sure. Thanks for the reminder!
Fatima Al-Farsi
Quick tip: when you report your severance on your weekly claim, make sure you report it in the week you actually received it, not spread out over multiple weeks (unless that's actually how you received it). The timing of when you report it matters for their records.
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Zara Shah
•Mine is being paid out monthly, so I should report each payment in the week I receive it?
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Exactly! Report each payment when you actually receive it, not when it was originally allocated or anything like that.
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Dylan Wright
Bottom line from someone who's been through this twice - file your unemployment claim as soon as you're laid off, regardless of severance. Report the severance honestly but don't let it stop you from filing. Better to ask forgiveness than permission with Washington ESD timing rules.
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Zara Shah
•Thanks everyone! This thread gave me the confidence to file right away. Really appreciate all the advice and shared experiences.
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NebulaNomad
•Glad we could help! That's what this community is for - helping each other navigate these confusing systems.
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