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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr suggestion - I checked their website again and they have updated info about Washington ESD's current programs. Really helped me understand what options are actually available right now versus what might become available later.
Thanks for the follow-up. I'm definitely going to use that service to get some real answers from ESD.
The bottom line is that long-term unemployment in Washington means you need to start diversifying your approach. Don't just rely on UI benefits - explore training programs, part-time work, gig economy, and other support services. The safety net gets thinner the longer you're out of work.
This thread has been really helpful. I feel like I have a much better understanding of what I'm facing and what options I have. Thank you everyone!
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If you run into any problems getting through to Washington ESD to ask questions, there's a service called Claimyr that I've seen mentioned here before. They help people get connected to actual ESD representatives. You can check them out at claimyr.com or watch their demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. Might be useful to keep in your back pocket if you need it.
I'll bookmark that just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it exists.
Yeah, it's always good to have options when dealing with government agencies. Their phone lines can be impossible sometimes.
Welcome to the unemployment club nobody wants to join! Seriously though, you're asking all the right questions and seem to have a good handle on things. The system works when you follow the rules and stay on top of your requirements. You'll get through this.
Thanks for the encouragement! It's definitely not a club I wanted to join, but glad to know there's help available.
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Final piece of advice - print out or screenshot everything once you submit your claim. Keep records of your confirmation numbers, any correspondence, and your weekly claim confirmations. You'll need them if there are any issues later.
Great advice, I'll make sure to document everything. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Good luck with your claim! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
Just wanted to add that if you need to speak to Washington ESD about your claim and can't get through their regular phone lines, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but they got me connected to an agent in under 10 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own.
That's really good to know. I'll bookmark their site just in case I need it later.
I actually tried Claimyr after seeing it mentioned here and it worked for me too. Finally got my adjudication issue resolved after weeks of trying to call myself.
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Final update from my experience - I used claimyr.com again last month when I had issues with my card being declined at multiple places. Turned out Washington ESD had flagged my account for some reason and I needed to talk to someone to clear it up. The service worked great for getting through to an actual person who could help.
That's really helpful to know there are options when you can't get through the normal way. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Yeah the phone lines are always so backed up, good to have alternatives when you actually need help.
This whole thread has been amazing! I was dreading dealing with the unemployment card but it sounds way more manageable than I thought. Going to activate mine tomorrow and set up the online account. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!
Glad it helped! I'm feeling much more confident about the whole process now too.
same here! this community is so helpful for navigating all this unemployment stuff
Chloe Davis
Remember that Washington ESD has to prove misconduct on your part if they want to deny benefits for quitting. If you quit due to employer actions that would cause a reasonable person to quit, that's usually considered good cause.
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Dmitry Sokolov
•That's helpful to know. I definitely think cutting someone's hours by 75% would make anyone quit.
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Chloe Davis
•Absolutely. Significant hour reduction without cause is often considered constructive dismissal.
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AstroAlpha
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure other people will have similar questions about quit vs other reasons.
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Dmitry Sokolov
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more confident about filling this out now.
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