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Hang in there everyone. I know it's tough but there are jobs out there. I was in the same situation last year and eventually found something. Don't give up hope.
One last tip - if you're getting close to exhausting benefits, try using Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and ask about any programs or resources you might have missed. Sometimes there are things available that aren't well publicized.
If you're really worried about job security, you might want to start documenting everything at work now, just in case. It can help if you need to prove you were terminated without fault.
Bottom line - don't stress too much about it right now. Focus on doing well at your current job, but know that if things don't work out, you may have options depending on your work history.
Same boat here. Filed last week and nothing showing up. This thread is making me feel less crazy about it.
Will do. Probably going to try that Claimyr service too after reading these comments.
Don't forget that if you receive unemployment benefits in 2025, you'll get your 1099-G form in early 2026 for tax filing. Washington ESD usually mails them out in January.
Butch Sledgehammer
Another Claimyr success story here - used them when my claim got stuck in adjudication for 6 weeks. Couldn't get anyone at Washington ESD to explain what was happening or when it might resolve. Claimyr got me connected to an adjudicator who walked me through exactly what they needed to complete my case. Resolved within a week after that call.
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Landon Morgan
•6 weeks in adjudication sounds like a nightmare. I hope my claim goes through without issues.
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Butch Sledgehammer
•Most claims are pretty straightforward. Mine had complications because I had some 1099 work mixed in with W-2 employment. Just keep your job separation simple and clear when you file.
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Freya Ross
Bottom line: file your claim today online at secure.esd.wa.gov. Accept that you lost 8 weeks of benefits and don't lose any more. Set up your SecureAccess Washington account if you don't have one already. The whole process takes maybe 30 minutes if you have your employer info ready.
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Freya Ross
•Smart move. And remember to file your weekly claims every week going forward - set a calendar reminder so you don't forget.
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Issac Nightingale
•Good luck with your job search too! The unemployment will help bridge the gap while you find something good.
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