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One more suggestion - if you know anyone who successfully filed online recently, ask them to walk you through it over the phone while you do it. Sometimes having someone guide you helps avoid the spots where it crashes.
I used Claimyr when I needed to talk to someone about my disqualification and it was totally worth it. Instead of spending days trying to get through, I was talking to an agent within an hour. For filing your initial claim though you'll still need to use the website.
I was skeptical about services like Claimyr at first, but honestly after spending literally days trying to get through to Washington ESD on my own, it was totally worth it. Got connected to an agent in under an hour and was able to get my adjudication questions answered directly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
Bottom line: file your claim immediately, be completely honest about everything, and don't let anyone tell you that being fired automatically disqualifies you. Washington's unemployment system is designed to help workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and it sounds like that's exactly your situation.
Just want to add that if you're worried about running out of benefits, make sure you're keeping good records of your job search activities. Washington ESD can ask for proof at any time.
Nia Thompson
The good news is once you get that first payment, the rest usually come on schedule. It's just that initial processing time that's unpredictable. Hang in there - it will come through.
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Sofia Perez
•Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to stay patient but bills don't wait unfortunately.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•I totally understand the stress. Maybe contact your creditors to explain the situation if you need to buy some time on payments.
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Aisha Hussain
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment finally came through this morning! Took exactly 12 business days from my first weekly claim filing. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice. For anyone still waiting - don't give up, it does eventually come through!
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Ethan Brown
•Great news! Thanks for updating us - it helps others know what to expect.
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Sofia Perez
•That's awesome! Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.
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