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I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it really did work. Got connected to an ESD appeals specialist who explained the whole Board of Appeals process. They confirmed that documentation timing issues can definitely be grounds for appeal if evidence wasn't properly considered.
That's really helpful to know. I think I'm going to try contacting them to get more clarity on whether I have grounds for a Board of Appeals case.
Whatever you decide, don't let this experience discourage you from applying for unemployment in the future if you need it. Each case is different and the circumstances might be clearer next time.
Thank you for saying that. This whole experience has definitely been a learning process, even if it didn't turn out how I hoped.
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One more tip - if you're having trouble finding 3 activities per week, consider informational interviews. Reaching out to professionals in your field for advice counts as networking and can actually lead to job opportunities.
I never thought of informational interviews. That's actually a really good idea for networking too.
Exactly! It's one of those activities that serves multiple purposes - meets the requirement and builds your professional network.
thanks everyone for all the helpful info. i feel way more confident about handling the work search requirement now
This thread definitely helped me understand everything better too. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain things clearly.
Happy to help. Good luck with your job search everyone!
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Bottom line from my experience: lump sum severance + unemployment benefits = totally doable in Washington State. Just be upfront and honest about everything.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
One more thing to consider - if your severance includes continuation of health insurance, that typically doesn't affect your unemployment benefits either. Different benefit entirely.
Yes, my package includes 3 months of health insurance continuation. Good to know that won't be an issue.
Right, Washington ESD is mainly concerned with cash payments and whether they constitute wages.
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The whole system is confusing but once you get your first payment you'll see exactly how much you're getting. Just be patient with the initial processing - mine took about 3 weeks to get the first payment after filing.
Three weeks seems like a long time when you have bills to pay. Did you have any issues during processing?
No issues, just the normal verification process. Washington ESD has to confirm your identity, wages, and reason for unemployment before they can start payments.
If you're really struggling to get answers from Washington ESD about your benefit amount, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works. I was skeptical at first but they got me through to someone who explained exactly how my weekly amount was calculated and when I'd get my first payment. Worth checking out their site.
Thanks for the recommendation. I might try that if I can't get through on my own.
I used Claimyr too and it saved me so much frustration. Actually talking to a Washington ESD person instead of guessing from their website was huge.
Zainab Ahmed
One last thing - make sure your business address is updated with Washington ESD. They send important notices by mail and you don't want to miss rate changes or audits.
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Aisha Rahman
•Good reminder. I'll double-check that in my account.
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Connor Byrne
•Yeah I missed a rate notice once because I forgot to update my address after moving offices.
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Yara Abboud
Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I have enough info to tackle this now. Going to try the early morning filing trick and see if I can get through the system.
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Ethan Wilson
•Good luck! Feel free to post back if you run into any issues.
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Carmen Flores
•And remember the Claimyr option if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Sometimes it's worth it to get direct answers.
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