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Just want to echo what others said about filing sooner rather than later. I waited 3 weeks after I lost my job thinking I'd find something quickly, and I basically lost 3 weeks of benefits. The waiting week was eliminated in Washington so you get paid starting with your first week of filing.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to gather my documents this weekend and file my claim on Monday. It sounds like with my income level I should qualify for a decent weekly amount that will help while I'm job searching. I'll definitely keep the Claimyr service in mind if I run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD.
You're making the right choice. Having that weekly benefit takes a lot of pressure off the job search.
Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Remember that Claimyr option if you need to talk to an agent quickly about anything.
Quick tip - if you run into any issues with your claim or need to talk to someone, I had good luck with a service called Claimyr that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. Saved me a lot of frustration when my claim had some complications.
Apply now and don't second-guess yourself. I've helped several friends through this process and the ones who filed immediately always had smoother experiences than those who waited for various reasons.
if anyone else needs help with Washington ESD questions, that claimyr thing actually worked for me too. got through to someone in like 20 minutes instead of spending hours calling
Both programs also coordinate with other benefits. UI affects things like food stamps, workers comp can affect disability benefits. Important to understand how they interact with other assistance programs.
Thanks everyone for all this advice. I think I need to start documenting everything more carefully and maybe talk to HR first before making any decisions. This has given me a lot to think about.
Also want to add - if you do quit and get denied initially, don't give up. The appeals process exists for a reason and lots of people win on appeal who were denied initially. Just make sure you appeal within the deadline.
Nia Thompson
I used Claimyr when I had questions about my partial claim too. Really helped clarify some confusing stuff about how they calculate benefits when you're working reduced hours. Worth checking out if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•How quickly did they get you connected? I've been trying to call for weeks.
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Nia Thompson
•Maybe an hour or two? Way faster than trying to call on my own. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
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GalaxyGuardian
Just remember that partial unemployment is meant to be temporary assistance while you're looking for more work. It's not a long-term solution, but it can definitely help bridge the gap when your hours are cut.
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QuantumQuester
•Absolutely. I'm hoping this is just temporary until business picks up again at my job.
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