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For future reference, if you ever have issues reaching Washington ESD again, I had success with Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to an actual person instead of sitting on hold forever. Really saved me when I had a payment issue.
The value is definitely worth it when you're stuck in a situation where you can't get through. Check out their website at claimyr.com for more details.
Don't overthink it too much. I was terminated for 'poor fit' with the team and got approved for benefits no problem. Washington ESD sees these cases all the time and they know the difference between actual misconduct and just not working out at a job.
Update us on how it goes! I'm always curious to hear how these situations turn out. Hoping Washington ESD approves your claim quickly so you can focus on finding something better.
My benefit amount was way lower than I expected because I had some part-time work mixed in with my full-time job. The calculation gets complicated when you have multiple employers.
Pro tip: if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about your benefit calculation or any other issues, I found that calling right when they open at 8am gives you the best chance of getting through. Still took me 15 tries but eventually worked.
I tried that strategy for weeks and never got through. That's when I decided to try Claimyr and actually got connected to someone who could help.
Kolton Murphy
Don't forget that even after approval, you need to keep certifying your eligibility every week. Miss too many weekly claims and they might close your claim entirely.
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Kolton Murphy
•I think it's 4 consecutive weeks but don't quote me on that. Better to just file every week on time.
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Eleanor Foster
•It's actually 3 consecutive weeks in Washington. After that you have to reopen your claim which can cause delays.
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Evelyn Rivera
The Washington ESD website has a FAQ section that explains all the different claim statuses if you want to understand what everything means. Helped me figure out my situation when I was confused.
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Nathan Kim
•I'll check that out. Thanks for the suggestion!
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