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I tried using that claimyr service too when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my benefit calculation. Worked great and the person I talked to was really knowledgeable about how the amounts are determined.
Bottom line is file your claim ASAP and they'll tell you exactly what your weekly benefit amount is. All this estimating is just to give you a rough idea for planning purposes.
At least you got your claim filed now though. Make sure you're doing your weekly claims on time and meeting all the job search requirements. Don't let any more weeks slip by without getting paid.
Just went through something similar and used Claimyr to get clarification from Washington ESD. Turns out there really aren't exceptions for regular circumstances like job hunting delays. The agent I talked to was sympathetic but said the rules are pretty firm on this. Still worth calling though to make sure your current claim is set up correctly.
Hope you get your payment soon! The waiting is the hardest part but it usually works out in the end.
final thought - even if you think your case is hopeless, file anyway. ive seen people get approved in situations where they thought they had no chance. washington esd looks at each case individually
one last thing about getting through to washington esd - if you cant reach them by phone and need to talk to someone about your case, that claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. saved me weeks of frustration
Elijah Jackson
just wanted to add that if you're worried about money, you should also look into other assistance programs. unemployment might not cover everything but there are food programs and utility assistance available too
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Charlee Coleman
•Thanks, that's actually really helpful. I hadn't thought about other programs.
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Sophia Miller
•211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs if you need help beyond unemployment benefits.
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Mason Davis
I used Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit amount and it was super helpful. Way better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD phone system on my own. Definitely worth checking out if you need to talk to someone there.
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Charlee Coleman
•Multiple people have mentioned this service. I might try it if I can't get answers online.
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Mia Rodriguez
•It's legit - I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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