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Good luck with your claim! Most people who get terminated for performance reasons end up getting approved. It's the misconduct cases that get denied.
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
Final update: Got my benefits approved! That Claimyr service really helped me get through to someone who could explain the process. For anyone else struggling to reach Washington ESD, it's worth checking out.
Awesome! I'm definitely going to bookmark that service in case I need it. Hopefully my claim goes smoothly but it's good to know there's a backup plan.
So glad it worked out for you! It's really frustrating when you can't get answers about something as important as your unemployment benefits.
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This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was totally confused about whether I could apply for unemployment while getting SSI. Sounds like the key is talking to Social Security first and being upfront about everything.
Exactly right. Transparency with both agencies is crucial. Better to ask questions upfront than deal with overpayment issues later.
And don't forget about using tools like Claimyr if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Makes the whole process way less frustrating.
One more thing to consider - even if you can get both benefits, you'll need to continue meeting Washington ESD's ongoing requirements like filing weekly claims and doing your job search activities. With a disability, make sure you can realistically meet these requirements before you start the process.
Good point. I can definitely do job searches online and the weekly claims seem straightforward. I think I'm going to call Social Security tomorrow to discuss my specific situation.
That's the smart approach. Get the facts for your specific situation before making any decisions.
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The maximum benefit amount usually increases each year based on wage growth in the state. So it might be even higher next year.
Good to know for anyone who might need to file claims in the future. The increases have been pretty significant the past few years.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about my claim now.
Glad we could help! Make sure to keep filing those weekly claims and doing your job search activities.
And if you run into any issues reaching Washington ESD, that Claimyr service seems to be working well for people based on what I've seen here.
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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.
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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