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This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and didn't know extended benefits weren't available right now. Guess I need to start planning for other options.
Glad I'm not the only one who was confused about this. The information isn't easy to find on Washington ESD's website.
Yeah their website is terrible for finding clear information about what happens when benefits end.
OP, if you do decide to contact Washington ESD about your options, I'd definitely recommend using Claimyr to get through. Saved me so much time and frustration when I needed to talk to them about my claim issues.
I think I'm going to try Claimyr since everyone here seems to have had good experiences. Better than wasting days trying to call myself.
Smart choice. Their video demo really shows you how it works if you want to check that out first.
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One more tip: if you've been unemployed before in the past few years, make sure Washington ESD isn't using old claim information that might reduce your benefits. They sometimes mess this up.
This is my first time filing so hopefully that won't be an issue for me.
Good! First time claims are usually pretty straightforward as long as your wage information is correct.
Thanks everyone for all the info! I feel way better about understanding my benefit amount now. Definitely going to request that wage transcript to make sure everything looks right.
Glad this helped! These kinds of threads are so useful when the official websites are unclear.
Absolutely! And remember if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, don't waste hours on hold. Claimyr makes it so much easier to actually get through to the right person.
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This thread was really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was also worried about qualifying. Good to know about the Claimyr option for getting through to check wage records.
Definitely recommend it if you're having trouble getting through the normal way.
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just wanted to add that you should also be prepared for the interview process if Washington ESD needs to verify any information about your employment or separation from work
What kind of questions do they ask in interviews?
Usually about why you're unemployed, your work history, availability for work, and job search efforts. Nothing too scary, just be honest.
Good thread! Lots of useful information here. I wish Washington ESD made all this clearer on their website instead of people having to piece it together from forum discussions.
Agreed! The official information is so scattered and hard to understand.
That's exactly why I ended up using claimyr to talk to an actual person. Sometimes you just need someone to explain it in plain English.
Zara Mirza
The whole system is designed to discourage people from quitting even when they have legitimate reasons. But if you really do have good cause and can prove it, don't let them intimidate you out of applying.
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StardustSeeker
•Thanks, that's encouraging. I was starting to think it was hopeless if you quit for any reason.
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Paolo Marino
•It's definitely an uphill battle but not impossible. The key is solid documentation and understanding exactly what constitutes good cause under Washington law.
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StardustSeeker
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I think my next step is going to be documenting everything better and maybe using that Claimyr service to get some official guidance from ESD before I make any decisions. At least now I know what I'm getting into.
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Paolo Marino
•Good luck with whatever you decide. Just remember to keep detailed records of everything that happens from here on out.
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Natasha Petrova
•Let us know how it goes with ESD if you do call them. Always helpful to hear how these situations work out.
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