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One thing to watch out for - even though there's no waiting week, if you have any issues with your claim it can take time to resolve. I had to use Claimyr to get through to someone about my job separation issue.
That's the second time someone mentioned Claimyr. Seems like it's pretty helpful for getting through to ESD.
Yeah I've heard good things about it too. Might try it if I run into any issues.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! Sounds like I should expect to get paid for my first week as long as everything goes smoothly with my claim.
Exactly! Just make sure to keep filing your weekly claims and doing your job search activities. Good luck with your claim!
Hope everything works out for you!
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Reading all these responses makes me feel less crazy. I thought I was overreacting to how stressful this whole process is, but it really is systematically designed to be difficult.
You're not overreacting at all. This system would stress out anyone. It's not just you.
The gaslighting aspect is real. They make you feel like you're the problem when their system is clearly broken.
Hope things work out for everyone dealing with this stuff. It's rough but at least we can support each other and share what actually works.
Absolutely. This discussion has been more helpful than anything I've found on the official Washington ESD website.
That's what these forums are for. Real people sharing real solutions to real problems.
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For anyone else reading this - save this thread! The base period explanation and wage requirements are really clearly laid out here.
Great idea! I'm definitely bookmarking this for future reference.
Always good to have accurate information saved somewhere accessible. The official resources can be pretty dense.
bottom line: work history matters more than job tenure for washington unemployment. sounds like youre all set if something happens with your current position
Perfect summary! Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain all this stuff.
Happy to help! Understanding these requirements ahead of time is really smart planning.
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Update: I tried that Claimyr thing and actually got through to a Washington ESD agent today! They confirmed my claim status and explained what was causing the delay. Definitely worth using if you need to talk to someone.
how much does it cost? is it expensive?
They have different options but it was worth it for me since I'd been trying to call for weeks with no luck.
The good news is once you see 'not disqualified' the hard part is over. Your claim is approved and you just need to wait for the payments to start processing. Keep filing weekly and you should be all set.
Perfect! Thanks everyone for all the help. This community is amazing.
glad we could help! unemployment can be super confusing the first time
Dmitry Volkov
For what it's worth, I got fired from my last job for performance issues and had no problems getting unemployment benefits. Filed online, did the phone interview a few weeks later, and got approved. The whole process took about a month from start to finish.
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Nia Harris
•That's exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Dmitry Volkov
•No problem! Don't let the stress get to you - most people in your situation do get approved.
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StarSeeker
Just to echo what others have said - apply now! The sooner you file, the sooner you can start getting benefits if you qualify. And definitely use that Claimyr service if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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Nia Harris
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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StarSeeker
•You're welcome! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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