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washington esd customer service is terrible. ive been calling for days about my claim status and cant get through to anyone. really frustrating when you need answers about your benefits
I know exactly how you feel. I was in the same boat until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. Check out their demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ - it shows exactly how they help you connect. Saved me so much time and frustration!
The whole system seems designed to make it as difficult as possible to get help. But the actual benefit amounts are decent if you can navigate through all the bureaucracy. Just be prepared for a lot of patience and persistence.
Yeah, it sounds like getting the benefits is the easy part - it's dealing with any issues or questions that becomes problematic. Hopefully I won't need to use the system, but at least now I have a better understanding of how it works.
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One more thing - if you do quit and apply for benefits, be completely honest about why you left. Washington ESD will contact your former employer and any inconsistencies will hurt your case.
Good point. I definitely don't want to get caught in a lie during the investigation.
Exactly. Better to have a weak case based on truth than a strong case based on lies that gets discovered.
The bottom line is that voluntary resignation makes you ineligible for regular UI benefits unless you can prove good cause. It's an uphill battle and you need solid evidence. Consider all your options before taking that step.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I have a lot to think about and probably some more research to do before making this decision.
Definitely worth talking to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation. That's where Claimyr really helps - actually getting through to speak with someone who can give you official guidance.
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Bottom line is 2-3 weeks is normal processing time for Washington ESD. If you hit 4 weeks without any communication, then it's time to call and find out what's going on.
That seems like a reasonable timeline. I'll wait until the 3 week mark and reassess from there.
That's a good plan. Most claims resolve within that timeframe without any intervention needed.
Just remember to keep job searching and logging your work search activities even while waiting for approval. Washington ESD requires that from week one.
You can log job searches in your eServices account. It's required to maintain eligibility so definitely start doing that.
Yeah the job search requirement is 3 activities per week in Washington state
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One more thing - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in a different state depending on where you earned the most wages. Check the ESD website for interstate claim info.
I only worked in Washington so I should be good. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Natasha Orlova
One thing to remember is that your benefit year lasts 52 weeks from when you first file, but you can only collect up to 26 weeks of benefits during that year (unless there are extensions). So even if you go back to work and then get laid off again within that 52 weeks, you'd continue on the same claim.
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Liam Sullivan
•I didn't know that! So you can't file a new claim if you get laid off again within that year?
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Natasha Orlova
•Right, you'd reopen your existing claim. Only after the benefit year ends can you file a completely new claim with updated wage information.
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Javier Cruz
The benefit amount is just the starting point honestly. The real challenge is actually getting approved and then keeping up with all the requirements to keep getting paid. But at least now you know what to expect money-wise!
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Liam Sullivan
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared now for what to expect.
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