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Sounds like you've got a solid plan. The transition from disability to unemployment is actually pretty straightforward when you have medical clearance and a legitimate job loss. You should be fine.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about the process now.
Good luck with everything! Hope the job search goes well once you get your benefits sorted out.
One last thing - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason and can't get through, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out.
I'll definitely keep that option in mind. Hopefully the online application goes smoothly but it's good to know there are alternatives.
The phone system is so overwhelmed these days. Having backup options like that is smart.
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One last thing - if you're driving to Spokane for job interviews after you move, keep track of your mileage. You can sometimes get reimbursed for job search related travel expenses.
I didn't know about travel reimbursement! Is that through ESD or somewhere else?
It's through WorkSource Washington. Not a huge amount but every little bit helps when you're on unemployment.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Feeling much more confident about this move now. I'll update my address as soon as I get there and keep doing everything else the same. Really appreciate this community!
You'll do fine! Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search.
Feel free to ask if you run into any issues. And remember that Claimyr option if you need to talk to ESD directly.
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If you need help navigating the Washington ESD system or have specific questions about your benefit calculation, I found Claimyr really useful for getting connected to an actual person at ESD. Way better than spending hours on hold trying to call directly.
I keep seeing mentions of Claimyr in this thread. Might be worth trying if I run into issues with my claim.
Yeah, it's been a lifesaver for me when dealing with Washington ESD phone issues. The demo video I watched at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ explained exactly how it works.
Bottom line - with your salary history, you're probably looking at $450-550 per week in benefits. File your claim as soon as possible and don't stress too much about the exact calculation until you get your official determination from Washington ESD.
That range sounds reasonable and would definitely help while I'm job hunting. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about my eligibility now. This thread answered way more questions than the Washington ESD website did.
Glad we could help! The Washington ESD website can be pretty confusing to navigate.
This is why forums like this are so valuable. Real people explaining things in plain English!
One last tip - if you do apply and get approved, make sure you understand the weekly claim requirements from day one. It's easy to mess up your first few claims if you don't know what you're doing.
Good point! I'll make sure to read up on that process if I get approved.
The weekly claims are pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it, but the first one can be confusing.
Anastasia Popov
The 15% you mentioned might have been a national figure? I know different states peaked at different times and rates during 2020.
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Oliver Weber
•Good point! I might have been mixing up state vs national numbers. Washington was actually higher at 16.3%.
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Sean Murphy
Just to close the loop on this - the exact figure was 16.3% in April 2020 for Washington state specifically. Hope that helps with your research!
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Oliver Weber
•Perfect, thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. 16.3% in April 2020 is exactly what I needed to know.
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