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Bottom line - there really aren't any significant downsides to filing. You paid into the system, you're entitled to benefits if you qualify. Just make sure you follow all the rules and keep good documentation.
Good luck with your claim and your job search! The tech market is tough right now but there are still opportunities out there.
Definitely file ASAP - there's a waiting week before benefits start, so the sooner you file the sooner you'll start receiving payments.
Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - if you run into any issues with your claim that require talking to someone at Washington ESD, that service is a lifesaver. The regular phone system is basically unusable.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully my claim will be straightforward since it was just a standard layoff.
Even straightforward claims sometimes need clarification. Better to know about resources like that before you need them.
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I tried that for weeks and never got through. That Claimyr thing really is worth it if you need to talk to someone urgently.
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One last tip - set up direct deposit right away when you file your claim. Getting the debit card they send takes forever and it has fees for certain transactions. Direct deposit is much faster and more convenient.
Good tip! I definitely prefer direct deposit anyway.
Yeah the KeyBank debit card they use has ATM fees at non-KeyBank ATMs and other annoying restrictions.
Hope this all helps! The unemployment system seems overwhelming at first but once you get through the initial application it becomes pretty routine with the weekly claims. Good luck with everything!
This has been incredibly helpful, thank you all! I'm going to go file my application right now while I have all this information fresh in my mind.
You've got this! The manufacturing sector has been tough lately but unemployment benefits will help bridge the gap while you find your next opportunity.
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One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between your monetary determination and your eligibility determination. The wage requirements are just for the monetary part.
What's the difference between those two things?
Monetary determination is about whether you earned enough wages to qualify financially. Eligibility determination is about whether you're eligible based on how you lost your job, whether you're able and available to work, etc.
Bottom line: $3,500 total wages in your base period with at least $2,625 in your highest quarter. If you made $8,000 total, you should be fine as long as it wasn't all concentrated in one quarter.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I have a much better understanding now. I'm going to check my wage history online and then file my claim.
Good luck! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues during the application process.
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For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD for questions about their specific situation, I found claimyr.com super helpful. They have a service that helps you actually reach agents instead of getting the endless busy signals. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your claim.
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Sean Kelly
•I might need to try that if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for the tip!
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Dylan Mitchell
•Yeah I've heard good things about that service. Beats spending hours trying to get through on the phone.
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Sofia Martinez
Bottom line: yes they contact employers, but it's routine and usually not a big deal. Just be honest on your application and report your part-time wages accurately. You should be fine.
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Sean Kelly
•Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses!
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