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This whole thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar boat - got let go from my office job for 'performance issues' but it felt more like they wanted to make room for someone cheaper. Planning to file this weekend.
File as soon as possible. There's a waiting week anyway, so the sooner you start the process, the better.
Will do. Thanks for all the advice everyone. Nice to know I'm not alone in dealing with this stuff.
One last tip - if you need to speak with someone at Washington ESD urgently about your case, I've had good luck calling right when they open at 8am. Lines are usually less busy first thing in the morning.
I'll try that tomorrow morning. Though honestly the Claimyr thing mentioned earlier sounds pretty tempting too.
Early morning calling works sometimes, but when you really need to get through, having a service handle it definitely takes the stress out of the situation.
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One last thing - if she gets stuck or has questions during the process, try calling early in the morning or right at lunch time. Those seem to be the best times to get through to Washington ESD.
Or try that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier if regular calling doesn't work. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things sorted out.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully she won't have any issues but good to know there are options if she does.
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Final thought on this - if you do need to reach Washington ESD for any employer-related questions about your state unemployment account, definitely try Claimyr. The phone system there is just as impossible for employers as it is for claimants, so having a way to actually get through is invaluable.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll bookmark that for future Washington ESD questions.
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One last suggestion - look into your local community college's continuing education programs. Some offer free or low-cost certification courses that could make you more marketable. Many are designed specifically for unemployed workers.
Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. I feel like I have a much better plan now instead of just panicking.
You're welcome! Remember, being unemployed doesn't define you. Use this time to potentially pivot to something even better than what you had before.
Exactly! And don't be afraid to reach out for help. Whether it's using Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD or just asking friends and family to keep their ears open for opportunities. This is temporary.
You're right. I was trying to handle everything alone but there are clearly resources and people willing to help. Thanks again everyone!
Daniel Washington
thanks for all this info everyone, this thread has been really helpful for understanding the rules
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•Agreed! I have a much better idea of what I need to do now.
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Aurora Lacasse
Good luck with whatever you decide to do! The unemployment system is complicated but there are options if you qualify. Don't give up if you think you have a legitimate claim.
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•Thank you! I'm going to gather my employment records and probably speak with Washington ESD directly about my situation.
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Dominic Green
•Definitely use Claimyr to get through to them - it really does work!
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