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Last mention of this but seriously, if you end up needing to contact Washington ESD about your claim, check out Claimyr. The video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works and it's way better than the alternative of calling all day yourself.
I bookmarked it just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have options.
I used this service too and it's legit. Saved me tons of time when I was dealing with my claim issues.
Bottom line: if you're fired for reasons beyond your control or for performance issues where you were trying to improve, you'll likely get approved. Washington ESD sees the difference between misconduct and just not being the right fit for a job.
That's exactly my situation. I'm trying hard but the job might not be the right fit. Thank you everyone for all the helpful information!
You're welcome! Good luck with everything and remember to file your claim right away if it happens.
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The main thing is to stay current on all your existing accounts. If UI benefits plus any other income you have can cover minimum payments, your credit should be fine. Focus on job searching and don't stress about credit impact from the benefits themselves.
Thanks everyone for all the reassurance and advice. Feeling much better about this whole situation now!
Good luck with the job search! The unemployment benefits are there to help you through this transition.
I'm actually an HR person and deal with this question sometimes. Unemployment benefits are considered temporary assistance, not permanent income, so they're not reported to credit agencies. Your job search activities through WorkSource might be tracked by ESD but that's completely separate from credit reporting.
Thanks for the professional insight! The job search requirement is definitely something I'm staying on top of.
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I calculated my benefit amount wrong initially because I forgot about some part-time work I did. Make sure you include ALL your earnings from the base year, even small amounts from temporary jobs.
That retail job I mentioned was only 6 months but I should definitely include those earnings. Thanks for the reminder!
Yes! Every bit of reported income counts toward your base year wages and could increase your benefit amount.
If you need to talk to Washington ESD about your specific calculation, I'd recommend trying Claimyr again. I was skeptical at first but it really does work better than calling directly. Got through in about 15 minutes when I needed to clarify some base year wage issues.
Several people have mentioned that service now. Might be worth trying if I run into issues when I file my claim.
Yeah, especially for benefit calculation questions where you need specific answers about your situation. The generic online info only goes so far.
Saanvi Krishnaswami
One last thing - keep ALL your paperwork! Separation notice from your employer, confirmation numbers from filing claims, everything. You never know when Washington ESD might ask for documentation.
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Ben Cooper
•Should I scan everything or are photos on my phone okay?
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•Either works but make sure they're clear and readable. I keep both physical copies and digital backups just in case.
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Ben Cooper
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This has been super helpful. Going to file my claim tonight and get started on this whole process. Wish me luck!
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Naila Gordon
•You got this! The first step is always the hardest.
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Rosie Harper
•And remember about Claimyr if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Saved me a lot of headaches.
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