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That sounds like the right approach. Make sure to keep detailed records of everything - it will help if there are any questions about your claim later.
And if you need to talk to Washington ESD about your specific situation, definitely check out that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Saved me so much time and frustration getting through to an actual person.
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One more tip - if you're getting close to exhausting your 26 weeks and still haven't found work, start looking into other assistance programs like SNAP or local resources. Don't wait until the last week to figure out your next steps.
Good advice. Hopefully it won't come to that but better to be prepared.
Exactly. Having a backup plan reduces stress and lets you focus on job hunting instead of panicking about bills.
I used Claimyr when I was having issues with my weekly claims getting stuck. Really helped to talk to someone at Washington ESD who could see what was going on with my account instead of just guessing based on the online portal status.
How long did it take to get connected through their service?
Much faster than trying to call directly. I think I got through within an hour instead of spending all day redialing the main number.
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Make sure you understand Washington ESD's training program benefits. They can extend your unemployment if you're in an approved program, which gives you more time to completely retrain for a new field.
I definitely need to research the training extensions. That could make all the difference in having time to properly retrain.
The training benefits are underutilized. Most people don't know they exist but they're incredibly valuable for career transitions.
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Update: I filed my claim right after reading this thread and got confirmation that it's been submitted. Feeling much better now that I didn't wait any longer. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Awesome! Hope everything goes smoothly with your claim.
Same here - filed mine this morning. Fingers crossed for both of us!
This was super helpful. I'm sharing this thread with my friend who just got laid off yesterday. She was planning to wait until next week to file but now she knows better!
Good friend! She's lucky to have someone looking out for her like that.
We all need to help each other navigate this confusing system!
Emma Wilson
For what it's worth, I keep a log of all my calling attempts with times and dates. That way if there are any issues later I can show I tried to reach them multiple times. Might be useful for appeals or other situations.
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Malik Thomas
•Smart idea. Documentation is always good when dealing with government agencies.
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Isabella Oliveira
•I do the same thing. Screenshots of busy signals and everything.
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Ravi Kapoor
The whole system needs an overhaul. It shouldn't be this hard to contact the unemployment office when people are already stressed about their claims.
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Freya Larsen
•Agreed. Other states seem to have better phone systems than Washington ESD.
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GalacticGladiator
•It's been like this for years though. Don't think it's going to change anytime soon.
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