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Had a friend who waited 2 months to file because she thought she'd find work quickly. When she finally filed, she realized she'd lost like $3,000 in potential benefits. Don't be like her - file now, worry about finding work later.
Wow, $3,000 is a lot to lose just from waiting. Definitely convinced me to file today.
Right? Even if you find work next week, you're only out the time it took to file. But if you don't find work for months, those lost weeks really add up.
Last piece of advice - bookmark the ESD website and set up your online account properly. You'll be logging in every week for months potentially, so make sure you can access it easily. Write down your login info somewhere safe too.
Good thinking. I'll set up a password manager entry for it right after I complete the application.
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One more thing - if you're getting partial unemployment because you're working reduced hours, the benefit calculation is different. They deduct a portion of your earnings from your weekly benefit amount.
Not applicable to me since I'm fully unemployed, but good info for others who might be reading this.
Bottom line: $999 is the max weekly benefit in Washington for 2025, but most people don't get the full amount. Your actual benefit depends on your earnings history during the base period. If the calculation seems wrong, don't hesitate to question it and get it reviewed.
Perfect summary! I feel much more informed now about how the system works. Going to review my monetary determination letter more carefully.
And if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your calculation, definitely consider using Claimyr to get through. Way less frustrating than trying to call on your own.
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The whole process seems intimidating but honestly once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes second nature.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about getting started now.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues along the way.
One last thing - if you have direct deposit set up it'll get your payments faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail.
I'll make sure to set that up when I file. Thanks for thinking of that detail!
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PSA: Make sure you have your employer's Federal EIN number when you file. That's one thing that can slow down processing if you don't have it or get it wrong.
The bottom line is file as soon as possible after your last day of work. Don't wait, don't second-guess, just file. The worst thing that happens is you get denied and have to appeal. The best thing is you get benefits to help you through unemployment. There's no downside to filing quickly.
Thanks everyone. I'm convinced - filing my claim today. Really appreciate all the advice and sharing your experiences.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week and keep looking for work. You've got this.
Derek Olson
Just remember that even with good cause, unemployment benefits are temporary. Use the time to find something better, not just to get away from your current job.
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Felicity Bud
•Absolutely. I'm viewing this as a chance to find a better situation overall.
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Danielle Mays
good thread, learned a lot. didn't know you could quit and still get benefits under certain circumstances
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Max Reyes
•It's not widely known but it's an important protection. Just has to be legitimate good cause with proper documentation.
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Roger Romero
•Same, thought quitting automatically disqualified you from unemployment.
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