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I successfully reopened my claim this morning after reading this thread. The process was actually pretty straightforward once I understood what I was doing. Thanks for all the help!
That's great news! How long did it take to process online?
The online submission was instant, but they said it could take up to a week for the first payment to be processed.
For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD, I just tried Claimyr again this morning and got connected in 15 minutes. The agent was able to answer all my questions about reopening my claim and even helped me fix an issue with my job search log.
I'm definitely going to try that service. I've wasted so much time trying to call them directly.
It's definitely worth it, especially when you have specific questions that need to be answered by an actual person rather than just the automated system.
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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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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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Does anyone know if military veterans have different options when benefits run out?
Veterans might qualify for additional federal programs through the VA or special workforce development grants. Check with your local veterans' services office.
If you're a veteran trying to navigate this, definitely use Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD. They can explain veteran-specific programs that regular staff might not mention. The phone system is so backed up that getting accurate info is tough otherwise.
The reality is harsh but most people have to find some kind of work before benefits run out, even if it's not ideal. The safety net has too many gaps.
Hang in there! Sometimes taking a less-than-perfect job opens doors to better opportunities. Keep networking even after you find something.
Good luck with everything. This whole experience really shows how inadequate our unemployment system is for long-term job searches in today's economy.
Javier Cruz
My advice: file today, be honest, keep records of everything, and don't panic if it goes to adjudication. Most people who get fired for performance reasons end up getting approved. Just might take a few weeks to sort out.
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Giovanni Greco
•Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my claim this afternoon. Feeling much more confident now.
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Emma Thompson
•Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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Malik Jackson
One more thing - if your employer contests your claim and it gets denied initially, don't give up! The appeal process often works in favor of the claimant, especially if the employer can't provide solid evidence of misconduct. I've used Claimyr to get through to ESD agents during my appeal process and it really helped speed things up.
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Giovanni Greco
•Good to know about appeals. Hopefully I won't need to go that route but at least I know it's an option.
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