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One more tip - if you're getting close to exhausting your 26 weeks and still haven't found work, start looking into other assistance programs like SNAP or local resources. Don't wait until the last week to figure out your next steps.

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Good advice. Hopefully it won't come to that but better to be prepared.

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Exactly. Having a backup plan reduces stress and lets you focus on job hunting instead of panicking about bills.

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I used Claimyr when I was having issues with my weekly claims getting stuck. Really helped to talk to someone at Washington ESD who could see what was going on with my account instead of just guessing based on the online portal status.

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How long did it take to get connected through their service?

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Much faster than trying to call directly. I think I got through within an hour instead of spending all day redialing the main number.

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Make sure you understand Washington ESD's training program benefits. They can extend your unemployment if you're in an approved program, which gives you more time to completely retrain for a new field.

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I definitely need to research the training extensions. That could make all the difference in having time to properly retrain.

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The training benefits are underutilized. Most people don't know they exist but they're incredibly valuable for career transitions.

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Update us on what you decide to do! I'm sure there are others in similar situations who could benefit from hearing about your experience.

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Will do! This thread has given me so many good ideas. Thanks everyone for the support and practical advice.

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Update: I filed my claim right after reading this thread and got confirmation that it's been submitted. Feeling much better now that I didn't wait any longer. Thanks everyone for the advice!

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Awesome! Hope everything goes smoothly with your claim.

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Same here - filed mine this morning. Fingers crossed for both of us!

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This was super helpful. I'm sharing this thread with my friend who just got laid off yesterday. She was planning to wait until next week to file but now she knows better!

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Good friend! She's lucky to have someone looking out for her like that.

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We all need to help each other navigate this confusing system!

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One more tip - if your claim gets approved, make sure you understand the weekly certification process. You'll need to report any work you do and income you earn each week, even if it's just a few hours here and there.

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Thanks for the reminder. I'll make sure to read all the instructions carefully if I get approved.

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Good advice. Failing to report work or income properly can cause overpayment issues later.

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i was in almost the exact same situation - fired for being late because of bus problems. took about 3 weeks but washington esd approved me. the key was explaining that i was actively trying to solve my transportation issues

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That gives me a lot of hope! I made efforts to fix my car situation too, so hopefully they'll see that I wasn't just being irresponsible.

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yeah as long as you can show you were trying to fix the problem and werent just skipping work for fun, you should be good

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Document everything from now on - every phone call, every letter, every conversation. If this goes to a hearing you'll want to have a timeline of everything that happened.

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Good advice. I'll start keeping a log of everything.

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Hope you get this resolved soon. It's so stressful when you're already dealing with being unemployed and then Washington ESD makes it worse with their mistakes.

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Thanks, I really appreciate all the advice from everyone here. Makes me feel less alone in dealing with this.

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