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went through this same situation 2 years ago, company laid off half the staff. unemployment benefits kept me afloat for 4 months until I found something new. you'll get through this.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It's encouraging to hear success stories.
One resource I forgot to mention - WorkSourceWA.com has job search tools and resources that can help with your work search requirements. They also sometimes have job fairs and workshops that count toward your weekly work search activities.
That's really helpful! I'll check out their website and see what resources they have available.
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Just went through this process myself a few months back. The biggest thing is just to start - don't keep putting it off because you're nervous about it. Once you begin the application, it guides you through everything step by step.
You're right, I need to just dive in and get it done. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
You've got this! Come back and update us on how it goes.
Another vote for using that Claimyr service if you run into any issues. I was skeptical at first but it really does work for getting through to Washington ESD when you need to talk to someone. Way better than spending hours on hold.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully the filing process goes smoothly though!
Fingers crossed for you! But it's good to know the option is there if you need it.
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Good luck OP. Being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits. Focus on documenting your medical situation and being honest about what happened. The system isn't perfect but it does try to be fair in most cases.
Thanks for all the support everyone. This thread has been really helpful and given me hope that things might work out.
Keep us posted on how it goes! Rooting for you.
One last tip - if Washington ESD schedules a phone interview with you about your claim, make sure you're prepared with specific dates and details about your medical issues and any communication you had with your employer. Being organized and factual helps a lot.
That's good advice. I should probably write down a timeline of what happened before I potentially get that call.
Exactly. Having a clear timeline with dates and details will make you sound more credible and prepared during any interview.
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For what it's worth, some states do allow striking workers to collect after a certain waiting period. Washington just isn't one of them.
Which states allow it? Might be good to know for the future.
I think New York and Rhode Island have different rules, but don't quote me on that. Each state sets its own unemployment policies.
Zadie Patel
The whole process can be overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of weekly claims it becomes pretty automatic.
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Sean Matthews
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared to tackle this now!
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Ali Anderson
•You've got this! Most people get through the process just fine, and there are resources available if you hit any snags.
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Edwards Hugo
good luck! and remember if you get an overpayment notice later don't panic - you can appeal it if you think it's wrong
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Sean Matthews
•Hopefully I won't need to worry about that, but good to know it's an option.
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