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UPDATE: That Claimyr service actually worked! Got through to someone at ESD and found out my claim was just in normal processing, should be approved within the next few days. Finally some peace of mind.
That's awesome! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr if I don't hear something soon. Thanks for the update!
Glad it worked out for you! That's exactly the kind of situation where having direct contact with an ESD agent makes all the difference.
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unemployment describes the condition where you become really good at checking your account obsessively lol. I probably logged into my Washington ESD account 5 times a day waiting for updates during adjudication
Same! And refreshing the payment history page like it's going to magically update mid-day.
Right? Like somehow checking more often would make them process it faster. The waiting is the worst part.
Bottom line for everyone here - unemployment through Washington ESD describes the condition where you meet their eligibility requirements and follow their processes. Don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you from filing if you think you qualify. The system exists to help people who are out of work through no fault of their own.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and see what happens. At least now I understand the basics of what I'm getting into.
Good luck! And remember to file your weekly claims even while your initial claim is processing. Don't want to miss any potential benefit weeks.
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Last thing I'll mention - if your hours get restored to full-time, make sure to stop filing immediately. Washington ESD will come after you for overpayment if you keep claiming benefits while working full-time.
Good to know. I definitely don't want to deal with an overpayment situation down the road.
Yeah those overpayment notices are no joke. They want their money back with interest if you mess up.
Hope this all works out for you! Partial unemployment benefits really helped me get through a tough period when my hours were cut. The system isn't perfect but it does provide some financial relief when you need it most.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues with your claim.
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don't forget about the waiting week - there used to be a one week waiting period before you could collect benefits but i think they got rid of that during covid
Correct, Washington eliminated the waiting week in 2020 and it hasn't been reinstated. You can receive benefits for your first week of unemployment if you're otherwise eligible.
Isabella Costa
Welcome to the club nobody wants to be in! But seriously, unemployment benefits are there for exactly this situation. Use them while you find something better.
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Sofia Torres
•Ha! Yeah, not exactly where I planned to be at this point, but you're right - that's what the system is for.
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Isabella Costa
•Exactly! You paid into the system while you were working, so don't feel bad about using it now.
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Ravi Malhotra
Just remember - file your weekly claims every week, keep looking for work, and document everything. You'll get through this!
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Sofia Torres
•Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel ready to tackle the application now.
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Ravi Malhotra
•That's what this community is for. Good luck and feel free to ask if you have more questions!
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