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Final thought - even if the process is challenging, don't let that discourage you from filing if you genuinely had good cause to quit. The benefits are there for situations exactly like yours, and Washington ESD does approve these claims when the evidence supports it.
Thanks to everyone who shared advice and experiences. I'm feeling much more confident about moving forward with my claim.
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thanks everyone for all the helpful info! this thread answered all my questions about collecting both benefits
Same here! Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
One more tip - if you do need to contact Washington ESD about this or any other questions, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of frustration trying to get through on the phone.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues. Thanks for the recommendation!
No problem! Good luck with your claim.
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Final reminder: file your initial claim as soon as possible because benefits don't start until you file, regardless of when you became unemployed. Then stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. You've got this!
Alright, I'm convinced. Starting the application right now. Thanks to everyone who helped explain the process!
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Current max is $999/week but most people don't hit that unless they were making $85k+ per year. The $52k salary should put you somewhere in the $500-650 range realistically.
Yeah that sounds about right based on what I've seen from friends who filed recently.
If you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD by phone (and you probably will), that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of calling and getting nowhere.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Seems like the phone situation is pretty bad if people are using services to get through.
The phone situation is absolutely terrible. I tried for weeks before giving up and using Claimyr. Worth every penny to actually talk to a human.
Khalid Howes
Another option for getting quick answers is using Claimyr when you need to talk to Washington ESD directly. I was stuck on whether my freelance work would affect my benefits and needed to speak with someone who could look at my specific situation. Way better than playing phone tag for days.
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Ben Cooper
•Did they help you figure out how freelance income affects benefits? That's my exact situation right now.
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Khalid Howes
•Yes! They explained that you report freelance earnings in the week you actually get paid, not when you do the work. Makes a big difference for benefit calculations.
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Naila Gordon
The income requirements can be tricky. You need wages in at least 2 quarters AND total wages of at least $3,850 in your base period. But there's also a second test where your wages in your highest quarter need to be at least 1.5 times your wages in another quarter. Most people meet this but it's good to know about.
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Naila Gordon
•The Washington ESD website has the details but it's pretty dense. Sometimes talking to an actual person helps make sense of it all.
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Christian Burns
•This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I actually understand the process now instead of being completely lost!
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