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That's awesome that you got through to someone! I've been dealing with a similar school employment issue for weeks and haven't been able to reach anyone at ESD. Can you share more details about how the Claimyr service worked? I'm desperate to get my claim moving but worried about giving my info to a third party. Did they ask for your SSN or anything sensitive? Also, the timeline document is such a good idea - I'm going to create one for my situation too. Hopefully your adjudicator review goes smoothly and you get your benefits soon!
Hey Clarissa! I totally understand your hesitation about using a third-party service - I was super skeptical too. With Claimyr, they don't ask for your SSN or any sensitive personal info. You basically just give them your name, phone number, and which ESD issue you're dealing with. They use some kind of automated system to get you past the busy signals and connect you to an actual ESD agent. Once connected, you talk directly to ESD staff, not Claimyr people. I was desperate after weeks of trying the regular phone lines with no luck, so I figured it was worth a shot. The whole process took about 30 minutes from signing up to talking to an ESD representative. Just make sure you have all your claim info ready when they connect you! Good luck with your timeline document - I really think having everything laid out chronologically helped my case. Hope you get your claim resolved soon! @Aisha Jackson
I'm dealing with something really similar right now! I was a substitute teacher until February, then worked at a retail job through a staffing agency until it ended last month. Filed for unemployment and my claim has been stuck for 3 weeks with the same "separation from school district" issue even though that wasn't my most recent job. Reading through all these responses is so helpful - I had no idea schools could report reasonable assurance even when you're not planning to return. That's probably exactly what happened in my case too since I explicitly told them I wouldn't be coming back next year. The timeline document idea is genius, I'm definitely doing that. And hearing that Claimyr actually works gives me hope - I've been calling ESD for days with no luck. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this bureaucratic nightmare!
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This thread is super helpful! I was wondering about EUC too after seeing it mentioned in some older forum posts. Good to know I can ignore all that outdated information and just focus on my regular UI claim process with Washington ESD.
Glad this helped you too! It's reassuring to know other people had the same confusion.
Yeah this cleared up a lot of questions I had about old vs current programs.
This is such a common confusion point! I went through the exact same thing when I first started my Washington ESD claim. Kept seeing EUC in old articles and thought I was missing out on extra benefits. Really wish the state would do a better job marking outdated content as "historical" or something. Now I just bookmark the current Washington ESD website pages and ignore anything that mentions programs from years ago. Makes the whole process much less overwhelming when you're not trying to decode defunct acronyms on top of everything else you have to learn.
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The whole unemployment appeal process is such a stressful experience. Even when you know you're in the right, there's always that anxiety about whether you'll be believed or if you presented your case well enough.
Exactly! I keep second-guessing whether I explained everything clearly during the hearing. I guess I'll know soon enough.
That's totally normal. Most people feel that way after their hearing. The fact that the judge asked lots of questions and seemed engaged is actually a really good sign.
The "Appeal Resolved" status is actually a really positive development! It means the Administrative Law Judge has finished reviewing your case and made their decision. From what you've described about your situation with unsafe working conditions and having documentation, it sounds like you presented a strong case. The fact that you documented everything and tried to address the issues with your employer first before leaving shows you followed the proper steps. Most people who win their appeals based on unsafe working conditions have exactly the kind of evidence you mentioned. Try not to stress too much while waiting for the letter - the hardest part is behind you now!
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Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to submit my CAT application this week for the Data Analytics program. I'll make sure to include job postings and labor market info as suggested. Will update this thread once I hear back from ESD about the approval. Crossing fingers!
Good luck! Make sure you continue your job search activities until you get official CAT approval in writing. A common mistake is stopping job searches too early, which can lead to disqualification.
I went through the CAT approval process for an online Computer Science program at University of Washington last year and it was approved! The key things that helped me were: 1) I included a detailed career plan showing how the degree would help me transition from my previous retail job to software development, 2) I attached job postings from local tech companies specifically asking for CS degrees, and 3) I got a letter from UW's career services showing their graduate employment rates in tech. The whole process took about 3 weeks from submission to approval. One tip - make sure you keep doing your job searches until you get the official approval letter! I almost got in trouble for stopping too early. Happy to answer any other questions about the process.
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Remember that unemployment is temporary assistance while you look for work. Stay organized, follow all the requirements, and keep looking for your next opportunity. You've got this!
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Diego Flores
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much better prepared to start this process now.
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Giovanni Colombo
One more practical tip - make sure you have a reliable internet connection and a quiet space when you're filing your weekly claims. The system can time out if you take too long, and you don't want to lose your progress halfway through. I learned this the hard way when my wifi cut out while I was in the middle of filing and had to start over. Also, try to file your weekly claims on the same day each week to establish a routine - I do mine every Sunday morning with my coffee.
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