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One more thing - if you don't win at this level, you can appeal to the Board of Appeals. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
Let's hope it doesn't come to that! But good to know there are more options.
Hopefully you won't need it, but it's there if you do. Good luck with your hearing!
Update us after your hearing! We're all rooting for you. Sounds like you have everything you need to win this appeal.
Will do! Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel so much more prepared now.
We've all been there. The unemployment system is confusing but forums like this help us all figure it out together.
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Just want to add that once you do get approved, the payment usually comes pretty quick. Mine showed up in my account within 2-3 business days of approval.
Yep, and they'll pay you for all the weeks you claimed while waiting, so you won't lose out on any benefits.
Exactly - that's why it's so important to keep filing those weekly claims even while the initial claim is pending.
Try to hang in there OP. I know the waiting is stressful but 2 weeks really is normal. If you hit the 4 week mark with no word, then I'd start trying to contact them directly.
And remember, if you do need to contact Washington ESD directly, services like Claimyr are there to help you actually get through to someone. Sometimes that direct contact can speed things up.
Definitely keep that as an option if you need it. The peace of mind alone can be worth it.
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Good luck with everything! The process is intimidating at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. The key is just filing as soon as you're eligible.
Thanks! Feeling much more confident about the timing now. Really appreciate everyone's help.
Dylan Mitchell
I tried Claimyr when I had issues with my job search requirements and it worked great. Really saved me from spending half a day trying to get through to Washington ESD. Definitely worth trying if you decide to call them about your situation.
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Omar Fawaz
•Thanks for the recommendation! It sounds like multiple people have had good experiences with them.
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Sofia Gutierrez
Bottom line - as a truly self-employed person with no recent W-2 wages, you probably won't qualify for regular unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. But it's still worth confirming with them directly, and in the meantime, look into other assistance programs and consider your options for getting back into the workforce.
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Omar Fawaz
•That seems to be the consensus. I appreciate everyone's input - it's given me a clearer picture of my options.
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Dmitry Petrov
•Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Being self-employed is tough when things go bad, but you've got options to get through this.
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