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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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Make sure you understand the job search requirements once you start receiving benefits. You'll need to log your job search activities and be able and available for work each week.
Good reminder. I've been applying to jobs already but I should start keeping better records of my job search activities.
WorkSourceWA is helpful for tracking your job search activities. You can log everything there and it integrates with your weekly claims.
UPDATE: I just got approved! Filed my claim 5 weeks ago after being terminated and finally got the good news today. Don't give up hope everyone!
Were you terminated for performance issues too? What made the difference in your case?
Similar situation - performance related termination. I think what helped was being completely honest and providing detailed documentation about what happened.
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One last tip - screenshot or print your confirmation page after filing. I've had issues before where the system didn't save my application properly and having that confirmation helped when I called.
Good call! I did save the confirmation number just in case.
Love seeing these success stories! The unemployment system seems scary but once you understand the rules it's actually pretty manageable. Good luck to everyone filing new claims!
Exactly - most of the confusion comes from the ESD website not explaining things in plain English. Forums like this really help fill in the gaps.
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Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like I should definitely file. Based on what people are saying I should expect somewhere around $750-850 per week which would definitely help while I'm job hunting.
Definitely file soon! And remember to keep track of your job search activities from day one. Good luck with everything!
Hope your claim goes smoothly. The uncertainty is the worst part but once you're approved it's pretty straightforward.
One last thing - if you're not sure about your benefit amount or have questions during the process, don't hesitate to get help. Whether it's calling Washington ESD directly or using something like Claimyr to reach them, getting accurate information early saves a lot of headaches later.
This whole thread has been super helpful. Nice to see people actually helping each other instead of just complaining.
Agreed! Saved me from having to make my own post asking the same questions.
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Last tip - sign up for direct deposit when you file your claim. It's much faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail. You can get your benefits 1-2 days sooner with direct deposit.
Thanks for all the help everyone! I feel much more confident about starting the application process now.
You're welcome! Remember to file your claim as soon as possible and don't hesitate to reach out if you run into any issues.
One more thing about Claimyr - I used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication and I needed to speak with someone urgently. The regular phone system was completely useless, but through Claimyr I was able to get through to an actual Washington ESD representative who explained exactly what was holding up my claim. Definitely worth checking out if you can't get through the normal way.
Good to know there's a backup option if I can't reach anyone through the regular phone system. Thanks for sharing your experience!
No problem! The video demo on their site really shows how much easier it makes the whole process of actually talking to someone at Washington ESD.
Mei Liu
I'm in a similar situation but with discrimination issues. Thinking about using that claimyr service to talk to Washington ESD about it before deciding on a lawyer. Thanks for posting this question, the responses are really helpful!
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Sean Murphy
•Good luck with your case! Discrimination might be more complex than mine though.
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Aisha Rahman
Final thought - whatever you decide, make sure you meet all the deadlines. Washington ESD is strict about appeal timeframes and you don't want to miss your chance because you were still deciding about a lawyer.
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Sean Murphy
•Absolutely. My hearing is in 3 weeks so I need to get prepared either way. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
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StarStrider
•Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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