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One more thing to watch out for - make sure your direct deposit info is still current. I had to update mine because I switched banks during my waiting period and almost had my payment sent to a closed account.
You can update your direct deposit info anytime in your Washington ESD account under payment options
Exactly - better to check it now than have to wait even longer for payment
Congrats again OP! Hope you get that payment soon and can finally relax a bit. This whole process is way more stressful than it should be.
Please do update us! Always good to have current info about processing times
And remember, if anyone else is still stuck waiting for adjudication and needs to reach Washington ESD, Claimyr really does work for getting through to agents. Sometimes that personal contact makes all the difference in getting things moving.
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Just want to mention again that if anyone needs help reaching Washington ESD agents, Claimyr really works. I've used it twice now and both times got through quickly.
I might try that for my adjudication issue. Been waiting weeks for a response.
Yeah it's definitely worth it if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Bottom line - most traditional lenders won't approve a mortgage based on unemployment benefits alone. You'd need either a co-signer, significant assets, or alternative financing. Probably best to wait until you have stable employment again.
That's probably the smartest approach. The house will still be there when you're ready, or another one will be.
Good luck with the job search! The market seems to be improving in most sectors.
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File as soon as you become unemployed. You can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file the claim, even if you were unemployed during those weeks.
That's important to know. I'll make sure to file right away if I lose my job.
Exactly. The effective date of your claim is the Sunday of the week you file, not when you actually lost your job.
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Bottom line - plan for 25 weeks of benefits max, keep doing your job searches, and start looking for work right away. The job market is decent right now but it can take months to find something good.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This is way more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website alone.
Good luck with your job search! The warehouse industry is pretty busy right now so hopefully you'll find something soon.
One last thing - keep all your documentation! If there's ever a question about your eligibility or they audit your claim, you'll need proof of your job searches and any work you did while collecting benefits.
Job search log, copies of applications you submitted, any correspondence with Washington ESD, and records of any part-time work or income.
I keep everything in a folder on my computer. Makes it easy to find if they ask for it later.
Mei Lin
Just to summarize for anyone who skimmed through: $999 max weekly benefit for 2025, based on highest quarter earnings divided by 26, need to earn at least $25,974 in highest quarter to get the max. Plus possible $25 dependency allowance on top.
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Omar Hassan
•Perfect summary! This is exactly what I was looking for when I started this thread.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Super helpful breakdown. Bookmarking this thread for future reference.
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GalacticGuru
One last tip - when you file your claim, double-check that Washington ESD has all your employer information correct. Sometimes they miss employers or have wrong wage information, which can affect your benefit calculation.
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Omar Hassan
•Great point! I'll make sure to review everything carefully when I file.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•Yes, if you notice any missing employers or incorrect wages, contact Washington ESD immediately to get it corrected. It can significantly impact your benefit amount.
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