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idk why everyone makes this so complicated just put whatever and if they have questions theyll ask
That's not good advice. Getting it wrong initially can delay benefits for weeks or even result in disqualification.
fair point i guess it depends on how much you need the money right away
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file tomorrow and select 'laid off' since that aligns with what my supervisor told me about budget cuts and position elimination. I feel much more confident now about my choice.
Glad I could help with the Claimyr suggestion. Having that direct contact with Washington ESD really makes a difference when you have questions.
Definitely going to keep that option in mind if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks again everyone!
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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.
Thank you! Everyone here has been so helpful. Feeling much more prepared now.
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.
Bookmarked it just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup!
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.
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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.
Absolutely. My hearing is in 3 weeks so I need to get prepared either way. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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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.
Yeah it's definitely caught on. The regular phone system is just too frustrating for most people.
Cassandra Moon
This is probably obvious but make sure you were actually laid off and not fired for cause. If there's any ambiguity about the reason, you might want to clarify with HR before filing.
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Madison King
•Good point. It was definitely a layoff - whole department got cut due to budget issues. Should be straightforward.
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Cassandra Moon
•Perfect, then you should have no issues. Layoffs due to business reasons are the easiest UI claims to process.
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Zane Hernandez
Final thought - even if your severance seems like enough, things can change. Projects get delayed, hiring freezes happen, interviews get pushed back. Having UI as backup gives you negotiating power and reduces stress during your job search.
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Madison King
•That's a really good way to think about it. Takes some pressure off the job search process.
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Genevieve Cavalier
•Exactly. I was so much more selective about job offers knowing I had UI benefits backing me up. Ended up with a better role than if I had taken the first offer out of desperation.
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