Just to clarify something important: when you reopen your claim, you'll be asked if you've worked since last filing. Say YES and provide accurate information about your temp job including wages earned. This ensures your claim remains valid and prevents potential overpayment issues later.

Good luck with the temp job! One thing I learned the hard way - make sure to keep all your pay stubs from the temp work. When you reopen your claim, ESD sometimes asks for documentation of your employment and wages. It's way easier if you have everything organized ahead of time rather than scrambling to get records from the temp agency later.

For anyone still reading this thread - I used Claimyr to talk to Washington ESD about mixed 1099/W-2 situations and they were really helpful in explaining how the benefit calculation works with different types of income. Definitely worth using if you're confused about your eligibility.

Just wanted to share that I was in a similar situation a few months ago. I had been doing 1099 graphic design work but also had some part-time W-2 income from a retail job. The key thing I learned is that Washington ESD looks at your "base period" which is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you file. If you have ANY W-2 wages during that time that meet their minimum requirements, you might qualify even if most of your income was from contractor work. The W-2 wages have to be from employers who paid into the unemployment insurance system though. Definitely worth digging through your records to see if you had any employee wages during your base period!

Overall RESEA isn't as scary as it sounds. Go in with a positive attitude and be prepared to discuss your job search strategy. They really do want to help you find work.

I went through RESEA about 6 months ago and it was actually pretty straightforward. The counselor spent about 45 minutes reviewing my job search activities and helped me refine my resume. One tip - if you've been using online job boards, write down the specific job titles and company names because they'll ask for details. They also helped me set up some job alerts I didn't know about before. Don't stress too much about it - they're genuinely trying to help you get back to work, not catch you doing something wrong.

Hope everything works out for you! Filing for unemployment after getting fired is never fun but at least the system is there to help when you need it.

I went through this exact same situation about 8 months ago - got terminated after 7 weeks during my probation period for "not meeting performance standards." I was so worried I wouldn't qualify for benefits, but I filed anyway and got approved within about 3 weeks. The key thing that helped me was being completely honest on my application about why I was terminated. I didn't try to sugarcoat it or make excuses - just stated that my employer felt my performance wasn't meeting their expectations during the probation period. Washington ESD was totally understanding and my employer didn't even contest the claim. The whole process was way less scary than I thought it would be. Definitely file ASAP like others have said - you've got nothing to lose and everything to gain!

One last tip - if you're serious about training benefits, don't wait too long to apply. Some programs have limited spots and fill up quickly. Also, the approval process can take time, so plan ahead.

Just wanted to add that you should also check if your program qualifies for additional financial aid like Pell Grants or state grants. Even though you're getting training benefits, you might be eligible for extra help with tuition, books, and supplies. I combined TB with a Pell Grant for my nursing program and it made a huge difference financially. The financial aid office at your school can help you figure out what you qualify for.