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Just remember that if you get disqualified for any reason, you can appeal. I got disqualified initially because they said I quit my job voluntarily, but I appealed and won because I had documentation that I was laid off.
How long does the appeal process take?
Mine took about 6 weeks total, but I got back-paid for all the weeks I missed once I won the appeal.
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I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my work history questions. The agent I spoke with was able to look up my exact wage records and confirm I met the requirements. Saved me a lot of stress and guessing.
That sounds really helpful. I might check that out before I apply just to be sure.
Yeah, it was worth it for the peace of mind. Plus they could see exactly what Washington ESD had on file for my work history.
Good luck with your application! The work history part is usually the easy part compared to all the other hoops they make you jump through.
Thanks! I'm feeling more confident about it after reading everyone's responses.
You'll probably be fine with 8 months of work at decent wages. Just make sure you have all your paperwork ready.
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mine took forever because i had worked in oregon the year before and they had to coordinate between states. if you've only worked in washington recently you should be much faster
Good to know! I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Interstate claims are definitely more complicated. Had the same issue when I moved from California.
I think the key is just being patient but also staying on top of it. Check your account regularly, file your weekly claims, and don't be afraid to call if something seems stuck. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Yeah I'm trying to find the balance between being patient and being proactive. Don't want to be annoying but also don't want to get forgotten in the system.
Exactly. After 4-5 weeks I'd definitely start making calls or looking into services like that Claimyr thing to get answers.
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Last thought - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about anything related to your claim exhausting, I had success with that Claimyr service too. Way better than the regular phone system.
Several people have mentioned that now. Might be worth trying if I need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Yeah, when multiple people are recommending the same solution, it's probably worth looking into.
Hope everything works out for you. This thread has been really informative about what options are and aren't available right now.
Same here. At least now I know what I'm dealing with and can plan accordingly. Thanks everyone for the honest feedback.
Good luck with whatever comes next. Keep us posted if you find any other resources that might help.
Omar Hassan
I was skeptical about using outside services to help with Washington ESD, but after spending three full days trying to get through on the phone, I tried that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier. Actually got connected to an agent and resolved my adjudication issue. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
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Miguel Ortiz
•It sounds like that service is really helpful for people who are having trouble getting through. I'll keep it in mind if I run into issues.
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Omar Hassan
•Yeah, I was hesitant at first but when you really need to reach someone at Washington ESD, it's worth it. The video demo on their site explains exactly how it works.
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Chloe Anderson
Bottom line for the OP: 8 months of full-time work should definitely qualify you for benefits. Don't stress too much about it. File your claim online, register with WorkSource, and start your job search. You'll be fine!
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Diego Vargas
•Good luck with everything! Come back and update us on how it goes.
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Miguel Ortiz
•Will do! Thanks again for all the support and information.
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