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The unemployment tax might seem annoying now but trust me, if you ever lose your job unexpectedly you'll be grateful it exists. Unemployment benefits can be a lifeline while you're looking for new work.
That's a good perspective. Thanks for explaining it - makes me feel better about seeing it on my paycheck
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Just want to add that if you worked in multiple states, that can affect your eligibility too. You might need to file in the state where you worked most recently or earned the most wages. Washington has agreements with other states for combined wage claims.
I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me, but good to know!
Based on what you described, it sounds like you should qualify. The retail job wages should meet the requirements if you worked consistently for 8 months. Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you file - pay stubs, layoff notice, etc.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to file this week.
Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
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Just called at 8 AM sharp and got through in 30 minutes! Thanks for the tips everyone. Having all your info ready definitely helps speed things up once you get connected.
That's great news! I'm going to keep trying the morning calls
Congrats! It's such a relief when you finally get through
This thread convinced me to try Claimyr and it worked perfectly. Got connected to Washington ESD in about 20 minutes and resolved my issue. Worth every penny to avoid the phone hell.
Awesome! I think I'm going to give it a try too. This manual calling isn't working for me
Same experience here. Sometimes you just need to pay for a solution that actually works
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Make sure you're meeting all the job search requirements from the beginning, even before you get your first payment. They can ask for your job search log at any time and if you don't have it, they can disqualify you retroactively.
Good reminder. I've been applying for jobs but haven't been keeping detailed records. I should start doing that.
Yeah definitely keep track of every application with dates and job details. They're pretty strict about the documentation.
If it helps with the anxiety, I got my first payment exactly 18 days after filing my initial claim. No issues, just a regular layoff situation. Kept filing weekly claims and everything went smoothly. Sometimes the system actually works like it's supposed to!
Thanks, that does help! It's good to hear success stories.
18 days isn't too bad considering everything you hear about delays.
Justin Chang
Just wanted to add that if you worked in multiple states, you might need to file an interstate claim. Washington ESD can help determine if this applies to your situation.
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Alice Fleming
•I've only worked in Washington state, so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
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Grace Thomas
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to get started on the Washington ESD website this afternoon.
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Hassan Khoury
•Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep up with the job search requirements.
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•If you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD, definitely check out that Claimyr service. It saved me so much frustration.
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