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One last tip - if you do end up filing a claim, make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week. Missing even one week can cause delays and complications with your benefits.
Good to know. How do you file the weekly claims? Is it all online now?
Yeah, it's all through the Washington ESD website. You have to certify each week that you're still unemployed and looking for work. Pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.
The system has definitely improved over the years. I remember when you had to mail in forms and wait weeks just to hear back. Now most of it is automated and much faster.
Still has its glitches though. I had to use that Claimyr service when my claim got stuck in adjudication and I couldn't get anyone on the phone to explain what was happening.
True, the system isn't perfect but it's way better than the old days. And at least now there are services like that to help when you need to actually talk to someone.
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If you're still having trouble getting through by phone, I had success with that Claimyr service too. Used it twice now when I needed to talk to someone about my claim. Much less stressful than the regular calling process. Worth checking out if you're stuck.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Sounds like it's really helping people get through to Washington ESD agents. I'll definitely look into it if I need to call again.
Final thought - remember that every unemployment situation is a little different, so don't get discouraged if advice that worked for someone else doesn't immediately solve your problem. The main thing is to stay organized, be consistent, and don't give up. The system has problems but most people do eventually get their benefits sorted out.
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and advice. I feel much more confident about tackling my unemployment issues now.
Glad we could help! Feel free to post updates on how things go. This community is really good about supporting each other through these challenges.
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For anyone reading this thread - start applying for jobs NOW if you haven't already. Don't wait until your benefits actually run out. The job market is competitive and it takes time.
This is such good advice. I made the mistake of getting comfortable on UI and didn't job search seriously until the end.
You're both right, I need to step up my job search efforts immediately.
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One last tip - when you file your weekly claims, make sure you answer the separation question correctly. It will ask about the reason you're unemployed and you want to select 'laid off' or 'discharged' rather than anything that suggests misconduct.
Thanks for that tip! I'll make sure to be careful with how I answer those questions.
Zoe Papanikolaou
One more thing - if you're working part-time in a completely different field than your usual work, make sure you're still applying for jobs in your regular field too. Washington ESD wants to see you're actively seeking work similar to your previous employment, not just taking any part-time gig.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Yes, absolutely. The part-time work is fine but your job search should focus on finding suitable full-time employment in your field.
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Jamal Wilson
•This is important. I know someone who got questioned during an eligibility review because all their job applications were for minimum wage jobs when they had management experience.
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Mei Lin
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been super helpful. Sounds like the main points are: report everything honestly, keep good records, continue job searching, and don't be afraid to work part-time while collecting. I feel much more confident about moving forward now.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Good luck with the delivery driving! It's actually not a bad way to stay busy and earn some extra money while job hunting.
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Oliver Wagner
•Thanks! I'm going to start next week and just be super careful about tracking and reporting everything.
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