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Good luck with your claim! Based on what you've described, it sounds like you have a good chance of getting approved. Just be patient with the process and don't hesitate to follow up if you don't hear anything for several weeks.
thanks everyone for all the help and advice. feeling much more confident about filing now
One last tip - when you file your claim, make sure to mention if you never received any written warnings or progressive discipline. That strengthens your case that it wasn't misconduct but just a performance issue or personality conflict.
definitely will mention that. they never gave me any warnings at all
That's actually a strong point in your favor. Employers who fire for true misconduct usually have documentation of progressive discipline.
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I've helped several friends navigate this after getting fired. The key is just getting that initial application submitted quickly. Everything else can be sorted out during the process. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! Definitely filing today. Feel much more confident about the whole process now.
Glad we could help! Remember to file your weekly claims starting next week too, even if your initial claim is still processing.
Final thought - if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone after filing (which is super common), that Claimyr service people mentioned really does work. I was skeptical but it got me connected when I needed to discuss my termination details during adjudication.
Very common unfortunately. Washington ESD gets overwhelmed with calls so having a backup way to reach them is really helpful.
Same experience here. Used Claimyr when I couldn't get through about my firing situation and it was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of calling for days.
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I've been fully unemployed for 8 weeks now and starting to get really anxious about finding work. The pressure to do job search activities every week while dealing with the stress of no income is honestly overwhelming sometimes.
I totally understand that feeling. It's a lot of pressure when you're already stressed about money.
Hang in there! The job market is tough but keep at it. Maybe try reaching out to career counselors through WorkSourceWA - they have free services.
Pro tip for anyone new to full unemployment - set up direct deposit ASAP if you haven't already. Waiting for paper checks just adds unnecessary stress and delay to an already difficult situation.
Good point! I did set that up when I filed. How long does it usually take for the first payment?
Usually 2-3 business days after your claim is processed, assuming there are no issues with your claim.
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Just filed my claim yesterday so I'm in the same boat as you! Hoping it doesn't take too long. This thread has been really helpful for setting expectations.
Good luck with your claim! Hopefully we both get approved quickly.
Thanks! I'll update if I hear anything back from Washington ESD.
Based on everything I've read here and elsewhere, seems like 2-4 weeks is the normal range for most people, with some outliers taking longer if there are complications. Just be patient and keep doing what you're supposed to do.
That seems to be the consensus. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it really helps to know what to expect!
No problem! This community is great for getting real information about the unemployment process.
Isabella Ferreira
Overall, the process isn't too bad if you're prepared. Washington ESD has actually improved their system a lot in recent years. Just take your time, read the questions carefully, and don't rush through it.
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•Thanks everyone! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. I feel more prepared now.
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CosmicVoyager
•You'll do fine! Just remember that the filing is the easy part - the waiting for approval is the hard part. But once you're approved, the weekly claims are quick and easy.
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Ravi Kapoor
One last tip: if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You have the right to appeal and most appeals are successful if you have valid grounds. The key is to appeal quickly - I think you only have 30 days.
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know! Thanks for all the help everyone.
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Freya Nielsen
•The appeal process is actually pretty straightforward too. Just make sure you have documentation to support your case.
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