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Another option if you can't get through to Washington ESD directly is using something like Claimyr. I heard about it from someone else on here and it actually worked when I needed to talk to an agent about my eligibility question. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to get real answers instead of guessing.
Is that the same service that was mentioned earlier in this thread?
Yeah I think so. The one with the video demo. Worked well for me when I was in a similar spot.
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment in Washington. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. Most performance-related firings result in approved claims.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I feel much better about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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I heard that if you quit your job you can't get unemployment benefits. Is that true or are there exceptions?
Generally true, but there are exceptions for 'good cause' reasons like unsafe working conditions, harassment, or significant changes to your job duties or pay. You'd need to provide documentation to support your case.
Last thing to remember - unemployment benefits are temporary and designed to help while you look for new work. Don't rely on them as a long-term solution. The sooner you find new employment, the better off you'll be financially.
Absolutely. I'm already updating my resume and reaching out to contacts in my industry. Hopefully I won't need the full 26 weeks of benefits.
That's the right attitude! The job market is competitive but there are opportunities out there if you stay persistent.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm about to file for unemployment and was worried about how much I'd receive. Good to know the process is at least predictable.
File as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's a one-week waiting period, so the sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits.
Hazel Garcia
This whole thread should be pinned somewhere. Way more useful than the official washington esd FAQ pages.
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Shelby Bauman
•Glad it was helpful! The official resources can be pretty dense and hard to navigate.
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Laila Fury
•Agreed. Real experiences from people who've been through it are much more valuable than the official documentation.
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Quinn Herbert
Hope everything works out for you OP. The first few weeks are always the most stressful while you're waiting for everything to get processed and your first payment to come through.
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Josef Tearle
•Thank you! I feel much more prepared now thanks to everyone's advice.
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Quinn Herbert
•You're welcome. Just remember to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements and you should be fine.
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