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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.
Thanks, that's encouraging. I was starting to think it was hopeless if you quit for any reason.
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.
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.
Paolo Marino
•Good luck with whatever you decide. Just remember to keep detailed records of everything that happens from here on out.
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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KhalilStar
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.
KhalilStar
•Yeah their website is terrible for finding clear information about what happens when benefits end.
Mateo Silva
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.
Mateo Silva
•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.
Liam McGuire
•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.
StarSurfer
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.
Dylan Wright
•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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Andre Dupont
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.
Zara Khan
•Definitely recommend it if you're having trouble getting through the normal way.
For anyone else reading this later - the key numbers are $5,265 minimum base year wages, earnings in at least 2 quarters, and total wages at least 1.5x your highest quarter. Most people who worked steadily will qualify.
ThunderBolt7
•Thanks for the summary. Bookmarking this thread for future reference.
Paolo Rizzo
Update us when you get your first payment! Always nice to hear success stories on here since there's usually so much frustration with the unemployment system.
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Ethan Wilson
•Will do! Fingers crossed it comes through by Friday like others have said.
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Paolo Rizzo
•🤞 Hope it works out smoothly for you!
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Amina Sy
The whole unemployment process is so stressful. Even when you get approved you're still worried about whether payments will actually come through. The system really needs to be more user-friendly.
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Ethan Wilson
•Totally agree. The uncertainty is the worst part. You'd think after approval everything would be straightforward.
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Oliver Fischer
•At least Washington ESD has improved from a few years ago. It used to be even worse if you can believe that.
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