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Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. You've got a good chance of being approved if it was truly about performance and not misconduct.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims even during the investigation period.
You've got this! Most people in your situation do get approved. Just be patient with the process.
I went through something very similar about 8 months ago. Got let go for "not meeting expectations" but I suspect they just wanted to restructure my position. Filed for unemployment immediately and was approved after about 3 weeks of adjudication. The investigator was actually really fair during the phone interview - they asked both me and my employer detailed questions about the circumstances. My advice: file right away, keep detailed notes about what happened at your job, and don't stress too much about the outcome. Washington ESD really does look at each case individually and performance issues rarely count as disqualifying misconduct unless there was willful negligence involved.
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Just wanted to add that if you worked at Amazon for 8 months, you should definitely meet the minimum earnings requirements for Washington unemployment. Amazon pays well above minimum wage so your base year earnings should qualify you easily. The main thing is just making sure you file accurately and have all your employment dates correct. Good luck with your claim!
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The whole process is stressful but hang in there. Thousands of people get through it every week. Just follow the rules, file on time, and be patient with the system.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared to navigate this process now.
You're welcome! Come back and update us on how it goes. Good luck with everything.
Dylan, I went through the exact same thing when I got laid off from Boeing last year. The timeline everyone's given you is accurate - expect 3-4 weeks for your first payment if everything goes smoothly. My advice: file TODAY, don't wait another day. I made the mistake of thinking I needed to wait and lost a whole week of potential benefits. Also, create a simple spreadsheet to track your weekly filings and job search activities from day one. It saved me so much stress later when I could easily reference everything. The waiting is the hardest part, but once the payments start coming they're pretty reliable. You've got this!
Thanks Mason! Really appreciate the advice from someone who's been through it. I'm definitely going to file today - seems like everyone is saying the same thing about not waiting. The spreadsheet idea is brilliant, I wouldn't have thought of that but it makes total sense to stay organized from the start. It's reassuring to hear from someone who made it through successfully, especially from a major employer like Boeing. Did you run into any issues with your claim or did it go pretty smoothly?
This is such great advice! I'm a newcomer here and just lost my job at a tech company two days ago. The spreadsheet idea is genius - I'm definitely going to set that up right away. @Mason Davis did you have any trouble with the job search requirement tracking? That part seems really overwhelming on top of everything else. Also wondering if there were any specific websites or resources you found most helpful for the weekly job searches?
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my claim took 6 weeks to get approved last time but i still got paid for all those weeks once it went thru. just keep filing weekly and doing job search until u hear back
Thanks, that's reassuring to hear that you eventually got paid for those weeks. I'll keep filing and doing my job searches.
Just wanted to add - I went through this exact situation last year when my claim was pending for 3 weeks. The key thing is to treat it like you're already approved from day one. I kept detailed records of every job application, networking event, and even time spent updating my LinkedIn profile. When my claim finally got approved, I received backpay for all those weeks because I had maintained eligibility the whole time. The uncertainty is really stressful, but staying consistent with the requirements is what saved me. Also, if you're having trouble finding 3 activities per week, remember that things like attending virtual job fairs, taking online career assessments, and even researching companies for future applications can count toward your requirements. Good luck with your claim!
This is really helpful advice! I'm curious about the online career assessments - do you remember which ones you used that ESD accepted? I want to make sure I'm doing activities that will definitely count if they audit my records later.
@03cacb3c5047 I used the WorkSource Washington career assessments (O*NET Interest Profiler and Work Values Locator) which are free and ESD definitely accepts them since they're part of the state system. I also did assessments on Indeed Career Guide and LinkedIn Learning courses related to my field. Just make sure to screenshot the completion certificates and note the date/time you spent on each one. The WorkSource ones are probably your safest bet since they're directly connected to the unemployment system.
Sofia Torres
I just submitted my Offer of Compromise today. I offered to pay 35% immediately if they'll forgive the rest. I included everything - bank statements showing my minimal savings, documentation of my rent increase, medical bills, the whole financial disaster of my life laid bare. Now I just have to wait and see if they'll accept it. I'll update this thread when I hear back in case it helps anyone else in the same situation. Thanks everyone for your advice.
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Dmitry Sokolov
•Good luck! The waiting is hard but try not to stress too much. In my experience, they're actually reasonable if you've provided good documentation. One tip: if you don't hear anything after 4 weeks, call them for a status update. Sometimes applications need a little nudge to keep moving through their system.
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Yuki Ito
I'm in a similar situation with a $9,800 overpayment from 2020. Reading through all these responses gives me some hope that the Offer of Compromise might actually work. @Sofia Torres - really hoping your application gets approved! Can you keep us updated on how long the review process takes? I'm still gathering all my financial documents but this thread has been super helpful in understanding what to include. The detail about potential tax implications on forgiven debt is something I hadn't considered - thanks @Zainab Omar for that heads up. It's frustrating that we have to jump through so many hoops for what were mostly honest mistakes during such a chaotic time.
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