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To answer your question about them trying to get back money from your standby period - they shouldn't do that as long as you were eligible during that time. Your eligibility during standby was legitimate. It's only going forward from when you decided to retire that you become ineligible (since you're no longer able and available for work, which is a requirement for UI). Make sure when you respond to their letter that you clearly state the exact date you retired, so they know when to properly end your claim.
That's a huge relief. I'll make sure to be very specific about my retirement date when I respond to their letter. Thanks again for the helpful information!
I'm a former WorkSource specialist, and I can confirm what others have said. The specific letter you'll receive is called a "Request for Information" or sometimes a "Missed Appointment Inquiry." This document is specifically coded in their system to properly process claim closures due to retirement or other special circumstances. When you respond to this specific form, it routes directly to the appropriate department rather than going into the general message queue. If you want to be proactive, you could try visiting your local WorkSource office in person with documentation of your retirement decision, but honestly, waiting for the letter is usually faster.
Thank you for the insider information! I'll just wait for their letter as instructed. It's helpful to understand the "why" behind their seemingly illogical process.
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when i had this problem i just kept calling over and over all day. took like 67 calls but i finally got thru around 2pm. its stupid but thats the only way sometimes
One last suggestion that sometimes works - try calling earlier in the week (Monday/Tuesday) rather than later. Call volumes tend to be highest Thursday/Friday. Also, the 2-3pm timeframe sometimes has slightly shorter wait times as lunch breaks are over and they're not yet in end-of-day processing. It's still difficult, but might give you a slight edge.
I'll try the Monday afternoon strategy next week. Between that, the secure message with better details, and maybe that Claimyr service someone mentioned, hopefully SOMETHING will work. I appreciate everyone's help!
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My cousin works for ESD (not saying that publicly lol) and she says they're SUPER backed up right now because of system updates and staff shortages. Like worse than usual. Not helpful for your immediate problem but might explain why even after winning your appeal it's taking forever. The system is basically held together with duct tape at this point.
This is 100% accurate. I have a contact there too, and they told me they're still dealing with the aftermath of those pandemic-era claims plus they had a major software update that caused huge backlogs. It's especially bad for claims that had appeals because those have to be manually processed.
Update for everyone: I just checked the ESD website and they've posted a notice about implementation delays for appeal decisions. They're currently processing implementations from early October, so that explains the 7+ week wait for more recent decisions. Still worth contacting your representatives though!
Thank you for this update! At least that confirms it's a system-wide issue and not just my claim being overlooked. I'm still going to try contacting my rep and senator though - can't afford to wait much longer.
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I recommend calling on Wednesday or Thursday if possible. Monday and Tuesday call volumes are typically 30-40% higher, making it much harder to get through. Also, when you do connect with an agent, ask them to check for "pending issues" not just "questionnaires" - they're categorized differently in their system. And yes, definitely try the WorkSource office. While they're technically separate from ESD, many WorkSource specialists have been trained to help with unemployment issues specifically because of the high volume of cases. Some offices even have dedicated ESD liaisons on certain days of the week.
Katherine Ziminski
have u looked into amazon flex? my cousin does that and says its decent pay while u figure things out. just need a car
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KhalilStar
•I hadn't heard of Amazon Flex before! Just looked it up and it seems like another good option for flexible work while studying. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Kaiya Rivera
I'm glad to see you're finding some paths forward! For anyone else reading this thread in a similar situation, here's a quick summary of potential resources when your UI benefits are ending: 1. WorkSource Washington - job search assistance, training programs, rapid reemployment services 2. DSHS - emergency assistance, food benefits (SNAP), TANF, childcare subsidies 3. Community Action Agencies - emergency rent and utility assistance 4. Gig work options - delivery services, Amazon Flex, etc. for flexible income 5. Training Benefits Program - must apply before beginning training 6. Ask potential employers about stipends or advances during licensing/training periods Also, always verify your UI benefit end date in your ESD account. Sometimes the calculated end date is different from what you might expect, and occasionally people have remaining benefits they didn't realize were available.
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Amelia Dietrich
•This is super helpful info! Wish they would just tell ppl all this stuff when u first apply for benefits instead of everyone having to figure it out the hard way.
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