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Final update: My account now clearly shows 26 weeks total with 18 remaining. Thanks to everyone who helped clarify this! Sounds like most people can expect 26 weeks unless economic conditions change enough to trigger extended benefits.
awesome glad you got it sorted out
Perfect! And remember to keep doing your job search activities to maintain eligibility for all those weeks.
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My advice is to focus on what you can control - your skills, your applications, your networking - rather than trying to understand all the macro-economic factors. The Washington ESD job search requirements are designed to keep you active in the market.
You're absolutely right. I should spend less time analyzing the job market and more time actually applying for jobs.
The job search activities really do help if you take them seriously. I got my current job through a contact I made at a WorkSourceWA networking event.
Bottom line: there are jobs out there, but you might need to be flexible about industry, location, or pay. The immigration question is interesting academically but doesn't change your day-to-day job search strategy.
That's probably the most practical advice in this whole thread. Thanks for keeping me focused on what actually matters.
Agreed. Focus on the job search activities and let the economists worry about the big picture trends.
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One more thing - while you're waiting for your appeal, you should keep filing your weekly claims even though you're not getting paid. If you win the appeal, you'll need to have been filing to get the back pay for those weeks.
You might be able to backdate them but it's better to start filing again right away and ask Washington ESD about the missed weeks when you talk to them.
This is why that Claimyr service is so helpful - they can connect you with someone who can answer these kinds of procedural questions without having to wait on hold forever.
Good luck with your appeal! Childcare conflicts are one of the stronger grounds for good cause determinations. Just make sure you document everything clearly and don't give up if it takes a while to get resolved.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about appealing now that I understand what I need to do.
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Hope this helps! The Washington ESD payment system is actually pretty reliable once you understand how it works. Just remember to file on time and double-check your information.
Definitely helps! I'll stop worrying so much about the exact timing and just trust the process.
Yeah the stress is the worst part. Once you get into a routine it's much easier.
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If you do need to reach Washington ESD to verify this, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. It's way better than trying to call directly. Their website at claimyr.com explains how it works.
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Mei Chen
•Multiple people have mentioned Claimyr now, so I might give that a try if I can't get through the regular way.
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Amina Sow
•I used Claimyr last month when I had an adjudication issue. Got through to Washington ESD pretty quickly and the rep was really helpful.
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GalaxyGazer
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I called the number on the Washington ESD website directly and they confirmed that this letter is NOT from them. It's definitely a scam. They said they've had several reports of similar fake letters using this 'fictional unemployment' language. Thanks to everyone who told me to verify it!
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Mei Chen
•Yes, they gave me instructions on reporting it to the state attorney general's fraud hotline. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
•Perfect example of why it's always worth double-checking unusual requests. Thanks for updating us!
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