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Final thought for anyone still worried about reaching Washington ESD with questions - I ended up using Claimyr three different times during my unemployment claim process. Really helpful for getting quick answers when the phone lines are jammed. Worth checking out their demo video if you're on the fence: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
Appreciate the recommendation! Definitely going to look into it if I run into issues with my claim.
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For anyone new to this like OP, the key things to remember: file between Sunday and Saturday for the previous week, report any work you did even if it was just a few hours, and keep track of your job search activities. Don't overthink it.
This is really helpful, thank you everyone for all the advice!
Yeah this thread covered all the basics pretty well
One more thing - if you ever have issues with your weekly claim or questions about your specific situation, calling Washington ESD is usually the best bet. Though like others mentioned, getting through can be tough without help.
The phone lines are definitely the worst part of dealing with unemployment
Hopefully I won't need to call but good to know about the phone options if I do
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I would also suggest keeping detailed records of all your unemployment payments and child support deductions. It helps if you ever need to dispute anything or apply for a modification later.
That's smart. I'll start a spreadsheet to track everything.
One last tip - if you do get a job offer while collecting unemployment, make sure to factor in the child support garnishment when deciding if the job pays enough to make it worth taking. Sometimes a low-paying job isn't much better than unemployment after child support is taken out.
Just remember that even if the take-home pay is similar short-term, having a job gives you stability and potential for advancement that unemployment doesn't.
True. Plus I can't stay on unemployment forever anyway. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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When I needed clarification on how benefit charges work for my business, I ended up using Claimyr to reach a Washington ESD specialist. They explained the whole experience rating calculation and how to project future costs. Worth checking out if you need detailed info.
I might need to try that - been trying to get answers about our account for months.
The wait times to reach Washington ESD directly are just ridiculous sometimes.
Don't let your former employer make you feel bad about filing. The unemployment system exists exactly for situations like yours. They paid into it knowing that laid-off employees would file claims - that's how insurance works.
You're absolutely right. I shouldn't feel guilty about using a system I'm entitled to use.
Exactly. You didn't choose to get laid off - this is what the safety net is for.
Fiona Gallagher
The benefit calculator on the Washington ESD website is pretty accurate if you want to estimate what you'll get before filing. Just need your wage information from the last 18 months.
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Thais Soares
•I tried using that calculator but it was confusing. Couldn't figure out which quarters to use
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Fiona Gallagher
•Yeah it can be tricky. If you're filing now in 2025, you'd use Q1 2024, Q2 2024, Q3 2024, and Q4 2024 as your base year.
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Nalani Liu
Bottom line is $999 is the max but most people get somewhere between $400-700 per week depending on their previous earnings. Still better than nothing while you're looking for work.
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Axel Bourke
•Agreed. Even if you don't get the maximum it helps cover basic expenses during job search
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Aidan Percy
•Just wish the whole process was easier to navigate. Too many hoops to jump through
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