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Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been way more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website on my own. At least now I know what to look for when I check my wage history.
Agreed! This thread answered so many questions I didn't even know I had.
Glad to help! Knowledge is power when it comes to navigating the unemployment system.
One last thing - if you do qualify and end up filing, don't wait if you lose your job. File right away since there's usually a waiting week and processing time. Benefits don't go backwards to when you should have filed.
Good to know! I definitely would have waited thinking I needed to be sure about everything first.
Exactly - you can always withdraw the claim if you don't actually need it, but you can't get back time if you wait too long to file.
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File now! Don't wait another day. Washington ESD benefits can really help during your job search. Just be prepared that your first payment might take 2-3 weeks after you file, so budget accordingly. The system works but it's not instant.
Good to know about the timing. I was hoping it would be faster than that.
Yeah there's processing time plus the waiting week. But once it starts, payments are pretty regular if you keep up with your weekly claims.
Absolutely file for unemployment! You clearly qualify based on what you've described. The Washington state system is actually pretty good once you get started. My only advice is to keep detailed records of everything - your job search activities, any contact with ESD, dates you file claims, etc.
Thanks for the advice about keeping records. I hadn't thought about that but it makes sense.
Yeah it helps if any questions come up later. Plus you need to track job search activities anyway for the weekly claims.
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Just wanted to add that timing matters when you file. Don't wait too long after becoming unemployed because you can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file the claim, even if you were eligible.
Good reminder. I learned that lesson during my first claim when I waited a couple weeks to file.
Yeah the waiting week plus any delay in filing can really add up. File as soon as you know you're unemployed.
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Bottom line - plan for 3-4 weeks minimum, hope for 2 weeks, and have a backup plan if it takes longer. The system is better than it was during the pandemic but still not great. Keep filing weekly claims, respond to any requests immediately, and don't panic if it takes a bit longer than expected.
Thanks for the realistic timeline. I think I was being too optimistic hoping for payment within a week or two.
Yeah, managing expectations is key. The stress of waiting is almost worse than the actual timeline once you know what to expect.
One more thing - if you end up needing to contact Washington ESD and can't get through the regular way, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works. I was skeptical but it saved me tons of time when I needed to resolve an issue with my weekly claim.
Good to know there are options if I run into problems. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring to know it exists.
Exactly - think of it as insurance. Better to know about it and not need it than the other way around.
Omar Fawaz
Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I ended up needing to use it again when I had questions about my job search requirements. It's really handy when you need to talk to someone who can look at your specific account and give you accurate information instead of just general advice.
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Carmen Diaz
•I've been thinking about trying that. The phone system for Washington ESD is impossible - I've tried calling probably 20 times and never gotten through.
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Omar Fawaz
•That's exactly why I started using it. The regular phone system is basically unusable when you actually need help.
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Andre Laurent
Bottom line - file your claim ASAP and don't let anyone tell you that you can't get benefits just because you were fired. Let Washington ESD make that determination based on the facts. Most terminations don't involve misconduct, even if the employer tries to make it sound worse than it was.
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Ravi Sharma
•This thread has been so helpful. I'm going to file my claim first thing tomorrow morning. Thank you everyone for all the advice and support!
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Andre Laurent
•Good luck! Remember that even if there are bumps in the process, most people do get their benefits approved. Stay persistent and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
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