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The day doesn't matter but I always recommend filing on a weekday if possible. If you run into technical issues or have questions, it's easier to get help during business hours than on weekends.
Update us after you file! Always curious to hear how the process goes for people. Washington ESD has made some improvements to their online system recently so hopefully it's smoother than it used to be.
Thanks everyone for clearing this up. I feel much more confident about filling out my forms now knowing unemployment is unearned income, not earned income.
For what it's worth, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I couldn't get through to verify my work history. Ended up saving me a lot of stress because the agent was able to confirm I had enough wages and hours within like 10 minutes. Worth checking out if you're having trouble getting answers.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been way more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website. Sounds like with 8 months of work I should be okay, but I'll double-check my wage records just to be sure.
Just want to say thanks to whoever mentioned Claimyr earlier. Finally got through to Washington ESD about my training question that's been pending for weeks. Sometimes you just need to actually talk to a human being instead of navigating their website maze.
Bottom line is that training programs can be very effective for reducing unemployment duration, but success depends on choosing programs aligned with local job market demand and your own career interests. The data shows participants in relevant training programs have better employment outcomes than those who don't participate. Just make sure you do your research before committing.
Dmitry Petrov
One more thing - if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or need to talk to someone about eligibility questions, that Claimyr service really does help cut through the phone system hassles. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Zara Ahmed
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Seems like a few people here have had good experiences with it.
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StarSurfer
Good luck with your application! The waiting is always nerve-wracking but it sounds like you have a solid case for eligibility.
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Zara Ahmed
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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