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Make sure you report any part-time work or income you might have while your claim is being processed. Washington ESD can detect unreported income and it will cause way more problems than just being upfront about it.
I haven't worked at all since I left the retail job, so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Good! Just keep that in mind for the future if you pick up any gig work while collecting benefits.
The whole adjudication process can be nerve-wracking but try to be patient. Washington ESD has to investigate quit claims thoroughly, which means contacting your former employer and reviewing all the details. It's not personal - they just have to verify everything.
I'm worried about what my former manager might tell them since we didn't part on good terms.
That's exactly why they do a full investigation - they expect there might be conflicting stories and they're trained to sort through that.
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Had a friend who waited 2 months to file because she thought she'd find work quickly. When she finally filed, she realized she'd lost like $3,000 in potential benefits. Don't be like her - file now, worry about finding work later.
Wow, $3,000 is a lot to lose just from waiting. Definitely convinced me to file today.
Right? Even if you find work next week, you're only out the time it took to file. But if you don't find work for months, those lost weeks really add up.
Last piece of advice - bookmark the ESD website and set up your online account properly. You'll be logging in every week for months potentially, so make sure you can access it easily. Write down your login info somewhere safe too.
Good thinking. I'll set up a password manager entry for it right after I complete the application.
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just wanted to say good luck with the car search! having reliable transportation makes such a difference when you're job hunting. you'll figure something out
Thanks! All this advice has been really helpful. Feel much more prepared to start shopping around now.
Keep us posted on how it goes! This kind of info helps other people in similar situations.
if you end up needing to contact washington esd for any reason during this process, that claimyr thing people mentioned actually worked for me too when i needed to verify my benefits for a rental application. way faster than trying to get through their main number
Seems like multiple people have had success with it. Might be worth trying if I need official documentation quickly.
yeah especially if you're working with a dealer who needs verification fast. regular ESD phone lines can take days to get through to anyone useful
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PSA: Make sure you have your employer's Federal EIN number when you file. That's one thing that can slow down processing if you don't have it or get it wrong.
The bottom line is file as soon as possible after your last day of work. Don't wait, don't second-guess, just file. The worst thing that happens is you get denied and have to appeal. The best thing is you get benefits to help you through unemployment. There's no downside to filing quickly.
Thanks everyone. I'm convinced - filing my claim today. Really appreciate all the advice and sharing your experiences.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week and keep looking for work. You've got this.
Andre Dubois
If anyone figures out the magic formula for getting through, please share! We're all struggling with the same thing here.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•Will definitely update if I find something that works consistently. This thread has given me some new ideas to try.
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Malik Thompson
•Seriously, the Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier has been the most reliable method I've found. Check out that demo video if you're curious.
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CyberSamurai
Update: Finally got through using the early morning strategy! Called at exactly 8:00 AM and waited on hold for 2 hours but actually talked to someone. They were able to clear up my pending issue. Don't give up!
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CyberSamurai
•It was a documentation issue from my previous employer. Once I explained the situation they were able to move it forward.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•Congrats on getting through! Gives me hope that persistence might actually pay off.
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