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One more success story with that claimyr service - I was getting frustrated trying to reach Washington ESD about whether my part-time work would affect my benefits. Used claimyr and got connected to an agent who explained everything clearly. Much better than trying to navigate their phone system on my own.
I think I'm going to try this. I really need to talk to someone about my claim status.
It's definitely worth it when you actually need to speak with someone. Saves so much time and frustration.
Just wanted to add my experience - I've been on Washington ESD unemployment for 2 months now and can confirm it's definitely 3 job contacts per week. What really helped me was setting up a routine where I do my job searches on the same days each week (usually Monday, Wednesday, Friday) so I don't fall behind. Also, don't forget that you need to be available for work during normal business hours - that's part of the eligibility requirements too. The WorkSourceWA system can be a bit clunky but once you get used to logging your activities it becomes second nature.
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Hope everything works out! The system isn't perfect but sometimes it surprises you.
Fingers crossed! I'll update the thread once I hear back from Washington ESD.
I went through something similar about 6 months ago - failed a drug test for THC and got terminated from my construction job. Washington ESD initially denied my claim but I appealed with documentation from my doctor showing I was using cannabis for chronic back pain from a work injury. It took about 8 weeks but they eventually approved my benefits. The key was proving it was medically necessary and didn't impact my job performance. Don't give up hope - the appeals process exists for a reason!
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Bottom line: Earnin and similar apps won't work with unemployment benefits. But there are legitimate assistance programs that can help bridge the gap between payments without affecting your UI claim. Focus on those instead.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. Sounds like I have some better options to explore than trying to make Earnin work.
Good luck! The assistance programs really do help if you qualify.
I went through this exact situation a few months ago. Earnin definitely won't work - they need employer verification and Washington ESD isn't considered an employer. I ended up calling 211 like others suggested and found several local programs that helped with groceries and utility bills. Pierce County has a good emergency assistance program too. The key thing is these legitimate assistance programs don't count as income so they won't mess up your weekly certifications. Way better than trying to figure out cash advance apps that don't work anyway.
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Another data point - I filed for unemployment after being laid off from a small company (only 15 employees) and my former boss actually reached out to wish me luck with my job search. Not all employers are going to react negatively to you filing for benefits you're entitled to.
That's really nice to hear. Maybe I'm worrying about nothing.
Most reasonable employers understand that layoffs aren't personal and that unemployment benefits are part of the system for exactly these situations.
Last thought on this topic - even if your employer does find out and has some kind of negative reaction, that's really more of a reflection on them than on you. You're dealing with unemployment in a responsible way by filing for benefits while you search for new work.
You're absolutely right. I need to stop worrying about their opinion and focus on taking care of myself.
Well said. Your financial security is more important than managing someone else's potential reaction.
Ravi Gupta
this whole thread is why i tell people to keep detailed records of everything unemployment related. you never know what random thing theyll want to verify months later
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Ava Martinez
•Great advice. I'm definitely going to be more organized with my unemployment documentation going forward.
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Lukas Fitzgerald
I went through the exact same thing last month! The hold appeared out of nowhere with zero explanation. After reading through this thread, I'm definitely going to try that claimyr service - seems like it's the only way to actually reach someone at Washington ESD. It's ridiculous that we have to pay a third party just to get basic information about our own claims. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, at least now I know I'm not alone in dealing with this broken system.
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