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One final thought - if you do decide to quit, make sure you understand exactly what 'good cause' means in Washington state. It's a legal standard and not just your personal opinion about whether the situation was bad. The more you can align your documentation with their definition, the better your chances.
Where can I find the exact legal definition they use?
It's in the Washington Administrative Code, section 192-150-200. Pretty dry reading but it spells out exactly what they consider good cause.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more informed about my options now. I'm going to spend some time documenting everything and then make a decision about whether to quit or try to stick it out longer.
Feel free to update us on how it goes. And remember about Claimyr if you need help getting through to Washington ESD once you file.
You've got this! Having all the information upfront puts you in a much better position than most people who just quit without understanding the process.
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I wish there was better communication about timelines from Washington ESD. The uncertainty of not knowing when you'll hear back about adjudication makes everything so much more stressful.
Totally agree! The waiting period is the worst part. At least if they gave you a better estimate of how long it would take, you could plan accordingly.
This is why I'm thinking about trying Claimyr to actually talk to someone. The uncertainty is driving me crazy.
Just want to say good luck with your claim! Being fired is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you'll get benefits. At least you know now that it's worth filing and seeing what happens.
Thank you! I feel much better about the whole situation after reading everyone's responses. Going to file my claim today.
That's great! Hope everything works out for you. Keep us updated on how it goes.
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The key thing is just getting started. The longer you wait, the more benefits you potentially lose since they don't backdate to when you became unemployed, only to when you applied.
Got it, I'll apply first thing tomorrow morning. Thanks again everyone!
You got this! It's not as scary as it seems once you get through the first application.
Last tip - keep a notebook or folder with all your unemployment stuff. You'll get a lot of paperwork and it helps to stay organized.
Smart idea. I'll set up a dedicated folder on my computer too for digital stuff.
Yeah and scan physical documents in case something gets lost in the mail. Washington ESD loves their paperwork!
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The phone numbers change sometimes too which makes it even more confusing. I bookmarked the official ESD contact page so I can check for updates: https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment/contact-us
Good tip! I should bookmark that page too instead of relying on random websites.
Another tip - if you do get through, ask them to explain everything clearly and take notes. I finally reached someone after 2 weeks of trying and was so excited I forgot to ask half my questions.
LOL that would totally be me. Good advice to write questions down beforehand.
I'll definitely prepare a list of questions. Don't want to waste the opportunity if I get through.
Carmen Ruiz
I've been following this thread and it's really helpful. I'm in a similar situation but with SSDI instead of SSI. Looks like I need to do a lot more research before making any decisions.
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Malik Robinson
•Yeah, this thread has been eye-opening. I had no idea how complicated this could get.
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Isabella Silva
•The key takeaway is that you really need professional guidance for anything involving disability benefits and work. The stakes are too high to guess.
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Andre Lefebvre
Just wanted to add that if you do need to contact Washington ESD about this, don't give up if you can't get through right away. It took me weeks of trying but I eventually got the information I needed. The agents are actually pretty knowledgeable about these complex situations once you reach them.
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CosmicCadet
•Or you could try Claimyr like I mentioned - much faster than trying to get through on your own. They've really streamlined the process of reaching Washington ESD agents.
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Andre Lefebvre
•I hadn't heard of that service but it sounds like it could be really helpful for people dealing with complex situations like this.
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