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One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts for my bank account so I'd know immediately when the payment came through. Made the waiting feel a little less stressful knowing I wouldn't miss it.
That's smart! I'll set that up right now. Every little bit helps with the anxiety.
If you haven't received your first payment within 4 weeks, definitely try to contact them. At that point something is probably stuck and needs attention. Don't just keep waiting indefinitely.
Got it - 4 weeks is my deadline for taking action. Hopefully it won't come to that but good to have a plan.
And if you do need to contact them, seriously consider using something like Claimyr to actually get through. The normal phone system is basically useless.
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If you get stuck and need to talk to someone, good luck getting through on the phone. I must have called 200 times before I found out about Claimyr - that service actually works for getting through to a real person.
How much does that service cost?
I'd rather pay something to actually talk to someone than waste weeks trying to get through myself. Check out their website for details.
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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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For anyone still reading this thread: don't wait until tax season to figure this out. Set up withholding or start saving now!
Absolutely! I'm so glad I asked about this early instead of waiting.
This thread probably saved a lot of people from some nasty tax surprises.
Final reminder that even though Washington ESD gives you the option to have taxes withheld, it's still your responsibility to make sure you're paying enough. Keep good records!
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about handling the tax side of unemployment now.
Glad we could help! Good luck with everything.
Ava Martinez
Bottom line - Washington ESD wants to help people who lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Being fired for performance isn't your fault unless you were deliberately sabotaging things.
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Aisha Mahmood
•That's a good way to think about it. I definitely wasn't sabotaging anything, just couldn't meet their new unrealistic standards.
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Miguel Ramos
•Sounds like you have a solid case for benefits then. Don't let them make you feel like you don't deserve help.
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QuantumQuasar
Update us once you apply! Always good to hear how these situations turn out for people in similar circumstances.
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Aisha Mahmood
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. Really helped calm my nerves about applying.
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Ethan Clark
•Glad we could help! Feel free to post again if you run into any issues during the process.
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