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The Claimyr thing really does work well. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to Washington ESD in like 10 minutes instead of calling all day.
That sounds way better than what I've heard about trying to call normally.
Yeah, the regular phone lines are basically impossible. This actually gets you to a real person who can help.
Bottom line - you need work in at least 2 quarters and minimum earnings. If you've been working full time for 8 months, you probably qualify unless there were gaps in your employment.
No gaps, been working steady. Feeling a bit more confident now.
You should be fine then. The 8 months of steady full-time work should easily meet the requirements.
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Pro tip: when you file your initial claim, be completely honest about the circumstances of your termination. Don't try to hide anything or sugarcoat it. Washington ESD will find out the truth anyway when they contact your employer, and being dishonest could hurt your credibility.
This is so important. I've seen people get denied just because they weren't upfront about why they were fired, even when they would have qualified if they'd been honest.
Good point. I'll make sure to explain the whole situation accurately, including the safety complaints I made.
Also remember that while you're waiting for your claim to be processed, you should still be actively job searching and keeping records. If you get approved, they might ask for your job search log going back to when you first filed. Don't wait until you're approved to start looking for work.
I've been looking but not keeping detailed records. What kind of information should I track?
Date, employer name, position applied for, method of contact, and any follow-up. Keep it simple but detailed enough to show you're making genuine efforts to find work.
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For anyone who's still unsure about their specific situation, definitely try to get through to Washington ESD directly. I used a service called Claimyr that helped me get connected, and the agent was able to look at my exact work history and tell me definitively whether I qualified. Way better than guessing based on online calculators.
That seems to be the consensus - talk to an actual person rather than trying to figure it out yourself.
Exactly. The automated systems and websites can only tell you so much. A real person can look at your specific situation and give you a definitive answer.
Bottom line: if you've been working fairly regularly for at least 6-8 months and earning decent wages, you'll probably qualify. The specific quarter requirements are mostly to catch people who barely worked or earned very little.
That's reassuring. I think I've been overthinking it.
Most people who are genuinely worried about qualifying actually do qualify. It's usually the people who don't think about it at all who run into problems.
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Bottom line - plan for 26 weeks maximum but hope you find work sooner. Use the time to really improve your resume and interview skills. The job market is competitive so make every application count.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. Time to get started on those applications.
Good luck! The job search grind is tough but you'll get through it. Just stay consistent with your weekly claims and applications.
One last thing - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about anything related to your benefit duration or claim status, that Claimyr service can really help cut through the phone system hassles. Their website is claimyr.com if you end up needing it. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get straight answers.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully my claim will be straightforward but good to know there are options if I get stuck.
Having a backup plan for getting help is always smart. The unemployment system can be complicated even for simple claims.
Oliver Becker
So basically if you worked enough and made enough money, you probably qualify. The specific job length doesn't matter as much as total earnings.
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Liam McGuire
•That's a good summary. It's about meeting the earnings threshold across all your jobs during the base period.
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QuantumQuasar
•Thanks everyone, this really helped clear things up!
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CosmicCowboy
glad this thread helped! i was wondering the same thing
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Giovanni Greco
•Always good to see these discussions help multiple people understand the requirements better.
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CosmicCowboy
•definitely, should have looked this up sooner
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