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this thread has been super helpful! i was totally confused about the income limits and job search stuff. sounds like its more flexible than i thought
Same here. I was worried about doing any part-time work but sounds like you can actually make decent money and still get benefits.
Definitely learned a lot from everyone's responses. Thanks for all the info!
One more tip - if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone, try using that Claimyr service people mentioned. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked really well when I needed to talk to someone about my benefit calculation.
I'll have to bookmark that for when I inevitably need to call them about something. The phone system is honestly the worst part of dealing with ESD.
Totally agree. Having an actual way to reach an agent without sitting on hold for hours makes such a difference.
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If you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, I had success using Claimyr. They basically wait on hold for you and then connect you when an agent becomes available. Saved me a lot of time and frustration.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. I might have to give it a try if I can't get through on my own.
I was skeptical at first but it actually worked. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
The bottom line is that in Washington state, you can typically receive both severance and unemployment benefits. The key is being honest about your situation and understanding the specific terms of your severance package.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about navigating this situation now.
You're welcome! Best of luck with everything. Remember to keep good records of all your documentation.
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I wish they would just tell you upfront what you'll get instead of making you wait for all the calculations and letters.
The whole system needs to be modernized. So many steps that could be automated or simplified.
At least now I have a better idea of what to expect. Thanks everyone for all the info!
One last tip - if you need to talk to Washington ESD about your benefit calculation or have questions, definitely check out Claimyr. So much easier than trying to get through on your own. Saved me tons of frustration when I had questions about my monetary determination.
I'm going to look into this Claimyr thing. Getting through to ESD has been impossible for me.
Yeah I might need to use that too if I have issues with my claim. Thanks for mentioning it.
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For anyone still on the fence about timing - I delayed filing by one week because I thought I might get called back. That one week delay ended up costing me a week of benefits because my employer never did call me back.
I tried but they said waiting in hopes of recall isn't sufficient reason for backdating. Lesson learned - file immediately and cancel later if you get called back.
This is exactly the kind of situation where Claimyr helps - when you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about specific circumstances. Their service got me through to an agent who could explain my options properly.
The bottom line is there's no downside to filing immediately and several potential downsides to waiting. File now, deal with complications later if they arise.
This thread convinced me - I filed my claim this morning. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Good choice! Hope your claim processes smoothly and quickly.
NeonNomad
Check your account Wednesday morning and let us know how it goes! Always curious about other people's timing experiences.
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•yeah please update, helps other people in similar situations
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StellarSurfer
•If you do need to contact ESD for any reason, definitely check out that Claimyr demo video I mentioned earlier
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Dylan Mitchell
Based on filing Monday, Wednesday is your most likely payment day. That's been my experience and most others I know. Fingers crossed for you!
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Freya Johansen
•Thanks! The consistency in everyone's responses about Wednesday is really reassuring.
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Sofia Martinez
•yeah Washington ESD is pretty reliable once you get started
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