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Drawing unemployment saved my family when I got laid off from Boeing. The key is staying on top of all the requirements - weekly claims, job searches, responding to any requests for information immediately. Don't let anything slide or you'll create problems for yourself.
How long were you able to draw benefits?
Got the full 26 weeks before finding another job. Made all the difference having that stability while job hunting.
Last bit of advice - if you get overwhelmed by all this, take it one step at a time. File your initial claim first, then worry about weekly claims and job search requirements as they come up. The Washington ESD website has pretty good tutorials for each step.
Thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
That's what this community is for. Good luck with your claim!
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Oh and if you run into any major issues or your claim gets denied for some reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't just accept a denial if you think it's wrong - fight it.
How would I know if a denial was wrong?
If you were laid off through no fault of your own and worked enough to qualify, you should be eligible. If they deny you for those reasons, definitely appeal.
Good luck with everything! Filing for unemployment is intimidating the first time but you'll get through it. The most important thing is to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD and have trouble getting through, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does help. I used it when my benefits got held up and needed to speak with someone urgently.
Yeah I've heard good things about that too. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to sort things out.
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Seems like a few people here have had success with that service. Might be worth looking into if I don't see movement soon.
The fact that multiple people are vouching for it makes it seem more legitimate
Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what! Even if you don't get paid right away, you need to maintain that filing schedule or you'll lose benefits for those weeks.
Absolutely, I've been religious about filing every Sunday. Not taking any chances with missing weeks.
smart approach, those missed weeks can't be made up later
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The system is so complicated! I wish they would just give you a simple chart showing salary ranges and what you'd get. All these calculations and base periods and quarters - it's like they don't want people to understand it.
The complexity is partly because the system has to account for so many different work situations - seasonal workers, part-time workers, people with multiple jobs, etc. A simple chart wouldn't work for everyone's situation.
I guess that makes sense, but it's still frustrating when you're stressed about losing your job and trying to figure out your finances.
Bottom line - just file your claim as soon as possible after you lose your job. Washington ESD will calculate your benefit amount automatically, and you can always call them if you think there's an error. Don't stress too much about the exact amount beforehand.
That's probably the best advice. I'll just file and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the information!
Good luck! And definitely look into that Claimyr service if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. It's been a lifesaver for people who can't get through the regular phone lines.
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Totally agree. I'm definitely going to set up withholding now though thanks to everyone's advice here.
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Smart move. Better to have a little less each week than get hit with a big tax bill later.
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