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I was in adjudication for weeks because I was honest about being selective in my job search. Turned out fine in the end, but it delayed my benefits significantly.
I mentioned in my initial interview that I was looking for the 'right opportunity' and they flagged it as potentially not being available for work. Just be careful how you phrase things.
This is exactly the kind of situation where talking to a Washington ESD rep through Claimyr could help clarify the right way to present your job search approach.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing for benefits now. Going to get my initial claim submitted this week and start documenting my job search activities properly.
Good luck with your claim and job search! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with the process.
You've got this! The fact that you're asking the right questions upfront shows you'll handle the process well.
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Last thought - keep copies of everything. Your confirmation numbers, any correspondence from Washington ESD, your weekly claim confirmations. Having good records makes everything easier if issues come up later.
Great advice. I'll set up a folder on my computer for all the unemployment stuff.
Smart! I wish I'd been that organized from the start.
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Good luck getting through to them! I've been trying for three weeks. Might have to bite the bullet and use one of those callback services people mentioned.
Seriously, just try Claimyr. I know I mentioned it before but it really does work. You'll get your answers in one call instead of wasting weeks trying to get through.
Yeah I'm starting to think that might be my only option. The regular phone system is completely useless.
Just to summarize for the OP - there's no waiting period to reapply, but you need sufficient wages in your base period. If you're not sure if you qualify, try to get your wage information first before filing. And if you can't get through to Washington ESD, there are services that can help you connect.
Thanks for the summary! This has been really helpful. I think I'll try to get my wage information first before filing anything.
Smart approach. Better to be informed before you file than to deal with complications later.
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update: I decided to try talking to HR first like someone suggested... we'll see how that goes
thanks, fingers crossed but not getting my hopes up too high
Make sure to document that conversation too, regardless of how it goes.
This is why I'm scared to ever quit a job even when it's awful. The uncertainty of whether you'll get benefits is terrifying.
Right? Like we're trapped even when employers treat us badly.
It's not perfect but there are protections for workers who quit for legitimate reasons. The key is knowing your rights and documenting everything properly.
Max Reyes
This thread was really helpful! I had the same question and was worried about my job situation too. Good to know Washington ESD looks at total work history.
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Kaitlyn Otto
•Glad it helped someone else too! This community is great for getting real answers.
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Mikayla Davison
Just remember to keep good records of all your employment - pay stubs, W-2s, etc. Makes the claim process much smoother if Washington ESD needs to verify anything.
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Kaitlyn Otto
•Good advice! I'll make sure to keep everything organized just in case.
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