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I was skeptical about services like Claimyr at first, but honestly after spending literally days trying to get through to Washington ESD on my own, it was totally worth it. Got connected to an agent in under an hour and was able to get my adjudication questions answered directly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
Yeah, I'm starting to think that might be my best bet for getting real answers about my situation.
I used them too recently - super straightforward and the agent I talked to was really helpful explaining the whole misconduct evaluation process.
Bottom line: file your claim immediately, be completely honest about everything, and don't let anyone tell you that being fired automatically disqualifies you. Washington's unemployment system is designed to help workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and it sounds like that's exactly your situation.
Thank you everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my claim this afternoon and see what happens. At least now I know I have a fighting chance!
You've got this! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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I wish Washington ESD would explain this stuff better on their website. It's all so confusing.
Agreed! Half the time I can't even find the information I need on their site. The phone system is even worse.
Right? I've wasted so much time trying to figure out basic stuff like this.
Just want to add that if you're worried about running out of benefits, make sure you're keeping good records of your job search activities. Washington ESD can ask for proof at any time.
Good point! I've been keeping a log of all my applications and contacts.
Smart - that's exactly what you should be doing!
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Just wanted to mention that Claimyr helped me when I was dealing with a disqualification issue too. Being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD made a huge difference in understanding my options. The regular phone system is basically useless for complex issues like this.
I keep seeing mentions of this service. Might be worth looking into if the regular channels don't work out.
Yeah I'm definitely going to tell my brother about it. Sounds like talking to an actual person is key for these complicated situations.
Hope your brother gets it figured out. The disqualification rules are designed to prevent abuse but sometimes they catch people who legitimately need benefits. The appeal process exists for a reason though.
Thanks again everyone. This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the whole disqualification landscape.
Good thread. Always helpful when people share their experiences with the Washington ESD system. Makes it less intimidating for everyone else.
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Quick question - were you laid off or fired? Because if you were fired for misconduct you might not qualify. Being laid off due to lack of work is usually fine though.
Laid off due to budget cuts. A bunch of us got let go at the same time.
Perfect, that should be straightforward then. Mass layoffs are pretty clear cut for unemployment eligibility.
One more thing - if you find temporary or part-time work while collecting benefits, you can still get partial unemployment. You just report your earnings on your weekly claim and they'll adjust your benefit amount.
Just make sure to report ALL earnings honestly. They cross-check with tax records and you don't want to get hit with an overpayment.
This whole thread has been super helpful! Filing my claim tomorrow morning.
Emma Johnson
Used Claimyr when I got fired and needed to speak with Washington ESD about whether my termination qualified as misconduct. The agent explained that my situation (fired for not meeting unrealistic sales quotas) wasn't misconduct. Really helpful service.
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Samuel Robinson
•Thanks for sharing that example. My situation sounds similar - unrealistic expectations rather than actual misconduct.
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Liam Brown
•Unrealistic performance standards definitely aren't misconduct. You should be fine for unemployment benefits.
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Olivia Garcia
Don't stress too much about it. Washington state is pretty worker-friendly when it comes to unemployment eligibility. Even if they initially deny your claim, you can appeal and often win.
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Samuel Robinson
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. Feeling much more confident about my situation now.
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Noah Lee
•Good luck! Most people in your situation end up getting benefits. Just file as soon as you're terminated and be honest about the circumstances.
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