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washington esd really needs to fix their phone system. it's 2025 and you still can't reliably reach someone during business hours. at least the online filing works most of the time
The online system has definitely improved over the past few years. I rarely have issues with the website anymore.
true, the website is way better than it used to be. just wish the phone support matched that improvement
Remember that Washington State unemployment benefits are taxable income. You might want to elect to have taxes withheld from your payments to avoid a surprise tax bill next year.
Good point about taxes. Is that something I set up during the initial application or later?
You can set it up anytime through your online account. I'd recommend doing it early so you don't forget.
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One more thing to consider - if you quit and your claim gets denied initially, you can appeal but you need to do it quickly. I think you only have 30 days from the determination letter to file an appeal with Washington ESD.
Good to know about the deadline. I'll make sure to watch for that if I end up in that situation.
And during the appeals process, keep looking for work and documenting your job search. Even if you're not getting benefits yet, you want to show you're meeting all the requirements.
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a somewhat similar situation and didn't know about the good cause provisions. Going to start documenting everything now just in case I need to use this information later.
Glad it's been helpful for you too. It's such a stressful situation to be in but at least knowing our options helps.
Definitely start that documentation now rather than trying to remember everything later. Dates and details matter a lot for these cases.
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Professional identity crisis is real. I used to introduce myself by my job title and company. Now I don't know how to answer 'what do you do?' without feeling ashamed.
This hits home. I avoid networking events because I'm embarrassed to say I'm unemployed.
I started saying I'm a 'consultant' to avoid the awkwardness. Technically not lying since I'm looking for work.
Thanks for this thread. It's helpful to know I'm not alone in feeling like unemployment is destroying me in ways beyond just money. The mental health impact is something nobody talks about enough.
Same here. Reading everyone's responses makes me feel less crazy for struggling with more than just finances.
It's important to acknowledge that unemployment affects the whole person, not just their bank account. Seeking support for mental health during this time is crucial.
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Quick question - if I exhaust my 26 weeks, can I immediately file a new claim if I've been doing some part-time work during my unemployment?
You'd need to have earned enough wages during your unemployment period to establish a new base period, which is unlikely with just part-time work. You'd probably need to work full-time for several months first.
That's what I figured. Better to find full-time work before my current claim runs out then.
Josef Tearle
I had to use Claimyr again recently when I had questions about my job search log requirements. Sometimes it's just easier to talk to a real person at Washington ESD rather than trying to figure everything out from the website. The service connected me quickly and the agent was able to clarify exactly what I needed to do.
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Shelby Bauman
•How much does that service cost? Seems like it could be expensive.
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Josef Tearle
•I'd rather pay a reasonable fee to get accurate information quickly than spend hours on hold or make mistakes with my claim. The time savings alone made it worthwhile for me.
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Quinn Herbert
Bottom line: file your Washington ESD claim today. The separation notice is just supporting documentation that comes later in the process. Don't let the lack of paperwork delay your claim and potentially cost you benefits.
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Salim Nasir
•Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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Arnav Bengali
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. This forum is great!
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