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This whole thread convinced me to stop procrastinating and just file. Did it this morning and it was way easier than I expected. Thanks everyone!
That's great to hear! Sometimes we make things harder in our heads than they actually are.
Exactly. I was so worried about doing something wrong that I almost missed filing altogether.
OK fine, you all convinced me that filing early isn't going to break anything. Going to do it this weekend. Wish me luck dealing with the Washington ESD website...
Good luck! Remember to try early morning on weekends if you run into site issues.
Will do. Hopefully it goes better than my attempts to call them.
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File this week! Don't overthink it. The worst they can say is no, and then you can appeal if needed. But based on what you described, performance issues without clear misconduct usually qualify for benefits.
You're right, I need to stop worrying and just file the claim.
Exactly! And file your weekly claims every week even if you're in adjudication. You can't get back pay for weeks you didn't file.
Last tip - when you do your phone interview (if they schedule one), be professional and stick to the facts. Don't badmouth your employer but do explain your side clearly. The ESD adjudicator just wants to understand what really happened.
Good luck! Most people in your situation end up getting approved, so try not to stress too much about it.
Keep us posted on how it goes! This thread will help other people in similar situations.
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This has been a really informative thread! I learned a lot about Washington state unemployment requirements that I didn't know before.
Same here! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their knowledge and experiences.
Yeah this community is great for getting real answers to unemployment questions.
Final tip from someone who's been through this process - don't overthink it too much. If you've been working and paying into the system, just apply and let ESD determine if you qualify. You won't know for sure until you try!
Exactly! The worst case scenario is they say no and you're in the same position you're in now.
Plus if you get denied initially, you can always appeal or reapply later with more information.
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honestly the hardest part is the emotional stress of not knowing if you'll have income. the actual filing process isn't that complicated once you get started
yep, the waiting and not knowing is killing me. wish they would just make decisions faster
hang in there, it does get resolved eventually. just try to stay on top of the process and don't let it consume your thoughts
Final advice - document everything from your termination meeting, keep all emails and performance reviews, and file your claim as soon as possible. Washington ESD looks at the totality of circumstances, not just the fact that you were fired. Good luck!
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Isabel Vega
The benefit calculation is just one part of the equation. You also need to meet the minimum earnings requirement in your base period to qualify at all. I think it's around $4,000 total for Washington.
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Dominique Adams
•I thought the minimum was higher than that. Didn't it increase for 2025?
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Isabel Vega
•You might be right. The minimums do change periodically. Best to check the current requirements on the Washington ESD website or call them directly.
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Marilyn Dixon
Bottom line: if you're confused about how your benefit was calculated, don't guess. Call Washington ESD and ask for an explanation. It's worth the wait time to make sure you're getting the correct amount.
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Jenna Sloan
•That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Sometimes you need help just getting through to the right person at Washington ESD to get your questions answered.
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Beth Ford
•Thanks everyone for all the help explaining this. I think I understand the calculation better now, though I might still try to call Washington ESD to double-check my specific situation.
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