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If you need to contact Washington ESD for any reason and can't get through their regular phone lines, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of frustration when I needed help with my adjudication issue.
I'll bookmark that in case I need it. Hopefully I won't but good to have as backup.
Smart to have a backup plan. Their phone system can be really frustrating when you actually need help.
Remember that your benefits are taxable income, so you might want to have taxes withheld or set aside money for tax time. You can elect to have federal taxes withheld when you set up your claim.
Oh I didn't think about taxes! I'll make sure to have some withheld.
Yeah learned that the hard way my first time. Owed money at tax time because I didn't plan for it.
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Best of luck with your claim! Performance issues are totally different from misconduct in Washington ESD's eyes. You should be fine.
Thank you all so much for the encouragement and advice. Really appreciate this community!
One more tip - if you do need to contact Washington ESD directly about your claim, that claimyr service I mentioned earlier has been a lifesaver. Way better than trying to get through on your own.
I might need to try that too. The phone lines are always busy.
Exactly why I started using it. Check out the demo video to see how it works.
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For anyone still confused about the 26 weeks - that's the maximum you can receive in a benefit year. Some people might not qualify for the full 26 weeks depending on their work history, but most people who qualify for regular UI get the full duration.
How do they determine if you get less than 26 weeks? I worked full-time for three years before getting laid off.
With three years of full-time work you should definitely qualify for the full 26 weeks. It's usually people with limited work history who might get fewer weeks.
Just want to add that the 26 weeks is per benefit year, so if you use up all your weeks and then work again for a sufficient period, you could potentially qualify for a new claim later. But there are specific requirements about wages earned and time worked.
Good point! I had to requalify after working for about 8 months. The process was much faster the second time since I already had an account set up.
Exactly, and if you do need to contact Washington ESD about requalifying or any other questions, that Claimyr service people mentioned really does work. Saved me hours of calling.
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honestly this whole thread is making me think twice about filing for unemployment in the future. seems like such a hassle even when you dont want it anymore
Don't let this discourage you from filing if you actually need benefits. The system exists to help people. This is just an unusual situation where someone wants to withdraw.
Yeah, I don't want to scare anyone away from using unemployment benefits if they need them. I just have a very specific situation with my job search.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I think I'm going to call Washington ESD (probably through Claimyr since everyone says it works) and request formal withdrawal. I'd rather have the peace of mind and clear documentation than worry about it affecting my job search.
Let us know how it goes! I'm planning to withdraw mine too once I start my new job next week.
Make sure to ask about any impact on future eligibility when you call. The agent should be able to explain how withdrawal affects your wage credits and benefit year.
Marcus Patterson
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was completely lost about where to start. Going to bookmark this and start gathering my paperwork.
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Ella Russell
•Glad it helped! I feel much more confident about applying now too.
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Nathan Kim
•Good luck to both of you. Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues during the process.
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Lydia Bailey
One more resource - the Washington ESD website has a lot of helpful guides and FAQs that walk through the whole process step by step. Worth reading through before you start your application.
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Ella Russell
•I'll definitely check those out. Thanks everyone for all the help - this has been incredibly useful!
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