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bottom line is you can stop and restart but just be prepared for extra questions and possibly some delays when you come back. not the end of the world but something to plan for
Makes sense. I'll factor that into my decision about taking the temp work.
good luck with whatever you decide!
This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was stressing about it. Nice to know I'm not the only one trying to figure this stuff out.
Right? It's nice to get real answers from people who've actually been through it.
Exactly. Way better than trying to decode the official Washington ESD website.
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The whole adjudication process is such a nightmare. Been waiting 5 weeks for them to review my claim and still no word. Can't get through on the phone to check status either.
That's exactly the situation where Claimyr helped me out. Was able to get through to Washington ESD and find out my adjudication was stuck because they needed additional documentation I didn't know about.
Really? Maybe I should try that. This waiting is killing me financially.
For budgeting purposes, remember that unemployment is temporary. Even if you get the maximum 26 weeks, that's only about 6 months. Start looking for work immediately even if the job search requirement is only 3 contacts per week.
Yeah, I'm definitely not planning to rely on it long-term. Just need something to bridge the gap while I find another management position.
Smart approach. The longer you're out of work, the harder it gets to find something at the same level. Use the unemployment time to network and keep your skills sharp.
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Quick tip - when you do your fact-finding interview with Washington ESD, stick to the facts and don't get emotional about it. Present your side clearly and let them draw their own conclusions about whether it was legitimate performance issues or retaliation.
Good advice. I tend to get worked up about unfair treatment but I'll try to stay calm and professional.
Exactly. The facts speak for themselves - no formal warnings, good work history, termination right after safety complaints. Just present it logically.
One more thing - if your claim does get denied initially, don't panic. You have appeal rights and lots of people win on appeal even if the initial determination goes against them.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
30 days from the date of the determination letter. But hopefully it won't come to that given your circumstances.
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honestly the easiest way is just call washington esd and ask about your specific situation but like everyone said good luck getting through lol
That's why services like Claimyr exist though. Sometimes paying a little to get through is worth it versus spending days trying to call.
true might be worth it if you really need answers
Whatever you decide, don't wait too long to file if you do become unemployed. You want to get your claim started as soon as possible even if there might be delays in processing.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better prepared now to make this decision.
Good luck with whatever you decide! The unemployment system isn't perfect but it's there when you need it.
Sasha Reese
One last thing - make sure your bank info on file with Washington ESD is correct. If you changed banks recently and forgot to update it, that could cause delays.
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Christian Burns
•Good reminder, but I've been using the same account for months with no issues.
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Sadie Benitez
•Yeah if the bank info was wrong it would show up as a failed payment in your Washington ESD account
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Marilyn Dixon
Anyone else notice Washington ESD's website is super slow on Monday nights? Probably everyone checking their payment status like we are lol
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Diez Ellis
•YES it's always lagging on Monday evenings, so annoying
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Drew Hathaway
•I usually wait until Tuesday morning to check, less traffic on the site
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