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Best of luck with your claim! You should be approved based on what you've shared. The restaurant industry has been hit hard so Washington ESD is used to processing claims from food service workers.
Wishing you the best with your job search! Layoffs are tough but unemployment benefits really do help take some of the financial pressure off while you're looking.
Last thing - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD and can't get through, remember that Claimyr option. It saved me weeks of frustration when I had questions about my claim status. The video demo really shows how much easier it makes the whole process.
Claimyr helped me too when Washington ESD put my claim in adjudication for no clear reason. Got it sorted out way faster than trying to call myself.
If you need help navigating the Washington ESD system or getting through to someone, I had good luck with Claimyr when I was dealing with an adjudication issue. Really helped cut through the phone maze.
Third mention of Claimyr in this thread - must be pretty useful if multiple people are recommending it.
Emily Jackson
The key thing is timing - file as soon as possible after your termination. There's a one-week waiting period anyway, so the sooner you file, the sooner you can potentially start receiving benefits. Don't second-guess yourself about whether you qualify.
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Ravi Sharma
•I filed the same day I saw this thread, so hopefully that helps with timing. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
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Sean O'Donnell
•Smart move! Wishing you the best with your claim.
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Liam Mendez
Final thought - even if Washington ESD seems intimidating, they're actually pretty reasonable if you were fired for performance rather than misconduct. I've seen way more people get approved than denied for these types of situations. Stay positive!
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Sophia Nguyen
•This community is great for support during tough times. Hope everything works out for you!
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AstroAce
•Definitely! And remember, if you need to actually speak with someone at Washington ESD, services like Claimyr can really help cut through the phone system frustrations.
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