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Good luck with your job search! Remember that unemployment is temporary assistance while you find your next opportunity. Use the time wisely to network and apply for positions that are a good fit.
Absolutely. I'm actually excited to find something new. This might be a blessing in disguise.
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The 15% you mentioned might have been a national figure? I know different states peaked at different times and rates during 2020.
Good point! I might have been mixing up state vs national numbers. Washington was actually higher at 16.3%.
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Just to clarify - your 26 weeks doesn't reset if you work for a short time and then become unemployed again within the same benefit year. You only get 26 weeks total per benefit year.
So if I work a temp job for a month and then get laid off again, I'd only have whatever weeks I had left from my original 26?
Exactly. That's why some people try to stretch their benefits by working part-time instead of taking short-term full-time work.
Keep all your documentation organized - pay stubs, termination letter, job search log, correspondence with ESD. You never know when you might need to prove something.
Good point. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork.
Smart move. Digital copies are good too in case you need to upload documents to the ESD system.
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Good luck with your claim! Most people in your situation do get approved, it just might take a few weeks if your employer contests it. Don't give up and make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even if the initial decision is pending.
Thanks! I feel much more confident about the process now.
That's the right attitude. The system works, it just takes patience sometimes.
Just wanted to add that if you need help getting through to Washington ESD later on, there are services like Claimyr that can help you reach an actual person instead of sitting on hold forever. Really saved me when I had issues with my claim.
Several people have mentioned that service now. I'll keep it in mind if I run into problems getting through to them.
Freya Johansen
don't overthink it just file the claim and see what happens. worst case you get denied and then you know where you stand. best case you get approved and have some income while you look for a new job
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ElectricDreamer
•You're right, I'm probably overthinking this. Going to file my claim tonight.
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Omar Fawzi
•Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Chloe Wilson
One more thing - when you file, make sure to include specific dates and details about your personal circumstances. Vague explanations don't help your case. Washington ESD wants to see that there were legitimate reasons for the attendance issues beyond your control.
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ElectricDreamer
•Good point. I'll gather all my documentation and be very specific about the timeline and circumstances.
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Chloe Wilson
•Exactly. The more detailed and documented your explanation, the better your chances of approval.
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