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The 26 weeks goes by faster than you think, especially if you're being picky about jobs (which you should be to some extent). Start applying aggressively from day one rather than taking a few weeks to 'decompress' from your layoff.
Final thought - keep all your documentation organized from day one. Benefit statements, job search logs, correspondence with ESD, everything. If any issues come up during your claim period, having good records makes resolution much easier.
This is so important. When I had to use Claimyr to get through to ESD about my adjudication issue, having all my documentation ready made the call much more productive.
My sister had the same issue her first few weeks. Now she gets paid like clockwork every Tuesday night. First few payments just take longer to establish the pattern.
just wanted to add - make sure you understand the difference between able and available vs standby status if your layoff was temporary. affects how you file your weekly claims
honestly the whole debit card system works pretty well once you get past the initial waiting period. way better than the old paper check days
UPDATE: My card arrived today! 9 business days from approval, right in the expected timeframe. Thanks again everyone for the peace of mind while I was waiting!
Great news! Hope you don't need to use Claimyr but good to know it's there if you ever have other Washington ESD issues.
Simon White
Update: finally got through to Washington ESD using that claimyr thing someone mentioned. Agent said my claim should be approved within the week. Wish I'd known about that service weeks ago!
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Geoff Richards
•Glad it worked for you! Saves so much hassle compared to the regular phone system.
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Salim Nasir
•That's encouraging. I might need to use that service too if I run into problems with my claim.
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Khalil Urso
Bottom line for OP: file your claim today, be honest about the termination reason, keep doing your weekly claims, and don't let your employer scare you out of applying. Most terminations for performance don't disqualify you from benefits.
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Salim Nasir
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. Going to file my claim this afternoon. Feeling much more confident about it now.
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