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honestly the whole debit card system works pretty well once you get past the initial waiting period. way better than the old paper check days
Agreed! The card is actually pretty convenient once you have it in hand.
UPDATE: My card arrived today! 9 business days from approval, right in the expected timeframe. Thanks again everyone for the peace of mind while I was waiting!
Awesome! The waiting is finally over.
Great news! Hope you don't need to use Claimyr but good to know it's there if you ever have other Washington ESD issues.
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Update: finally got through to Washington ESD using that claimyr thing someone mentioned. Agent said my claim should be approved within the week. Wish I'd known about that service weeks ago!
Glad it worked for you! Saves so much hassle compared to the regular phone system.
That's encouraging. I might need to use that service too if I run into problems with my claim.
Bottom line for OP: file your claim today, be honest about the termination reason, keep doing your weekly claims, and don't let your employer scare you out of applying. Most terminations for performance don't disqualify you from benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Going to file my claim this afternoon. Feeling much more confident about it now.
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Good luck OP. Being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits. Focus on documenting your medical situation and being honest about what happened. The system isn't perfect but it does try to be fair in most cases.
Thanks for all the support everyone. This thread has been really helpful and given me hope that things might work out.
Keep us posted on how it goes! Rooting for you.
One last tip - if Washington ESD schedules a phone interview with you about your claim, make sure you're prepared with specific dates and details about your medical issues and any communication you had with your employer. Being organized and factual helps a lot.
That's good advice. I should probably write down a timeline of what happened before I potentially get that call.
Exactly. Having a clear timeline with dates and details will make you sound more credible and prepared during any interview.
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My sister had the same issue her first few weeks. Now she gets paid like clockwork every Tuesday night. First few payments just take longer to establish the pattern.
That makes me feel better. Hopefully after a few more weeks it'll be more predictable.
Emily Jackson
just wanted to add - make sure you understand the difference between able and available vs standby status if your layoff was temporary. affects how you file your weekly claims
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Isabella Ferreira
•My layoff was permanent so I think I'm just regular able and available. But good point for others to consider.
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Liam Mendez
Bottom line: file now, worry about job market conditions later. Your benefits are based on YOUR work history, not the economy.
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Isabella Ferreira
•Perfect summary. Filing my claim right now. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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