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For what it's worth, I've seen people qualify with way less work history than 8 months. If you were making good money, duration isn't usually the limiting factor.
That's really encouraging. I feel much better about my chances now.
Same here. Had a friend qualify after just 5 months because she was in a high-paying tech job.
The bottom line is Washington ESD wants to help eligible people get benefits. They're not trying to trick you or make it impossible to qualify. If you worked and paid into the system, you deserve benefits when you're unemployed.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement. I'm feeling much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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Just remember that even if you qualify, you still need to file your weekly claims on time and follow all the rules. Missing deadlines can mess up your benefits even if you're totally eligible.
Noted! Sounds like the key is staying on top of everything once you're in the system.
Thanks everyone for all the help! This thread has been super informative. I feel much more confident about understanding the requirements now. Hopefully I won't need to use this info but it's good to know I have options if something happens with my job.
Glad we could help! Just remember to keep good records of your earnings and employment history.
good luck! sounds like you should be fine if you ever need to file
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does the weekly benefit amount ever increase or is it the same amount every week?
It stays the same throughout your benefit year unless your circumstances change (like reporting part-time earnings). The maximum amounts do get adjusted annually by the state but your individual rate stays constant.
ok good to know for budgeting purposes
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Bottom line: there's no limit on how many times you can collect unemployment in Washington. Just meet the eligibility requirements each time and you're fine. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Omar Fawaz
Try calling multiple numbers at the same time if you have access to different phones. I use my cell phone and landline simultaneously to double my chances.
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Dmitry Ivanov
•That's actually brilliant! I have my cell and my roommate's phone. Going to try that.
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Omar Fawaz
•Just make sure to hang up one call if you get through on the other. Don't want to waste their time.
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Honestly at this point I'm considering that Claimyr service too. I've wasted so many hours trying to call that it would probably save me time and stress in the long run.
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