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Someone mentioned Claimyr earlier and I can confirm it's legit. Used it myself when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about an issue with my weekly claim. Much easier than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to get your questions answered.
Good to know there are options if I run into problems reaching them.
The regular phone system is pretty much broken, so alternatives like that are helpful.
Bottom line: getting fired for performance issues is not the same as getting fired for misconduct. You should absolutely apply for unemployment benefits. The worst thing that can happen is they deny your claim, but based on what you've described, that seems unlikely.
Thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement. I'm going to apply today.
Good luck! You'll be fine. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
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This thread has been super helpful! Finally understand why my benefit amount is what it is. The Washington ESD materials are so confusing.
Agreed! Way better explanations here than anything official I could find.
One thing to remember - your weekly benefit amount also determines how long you can collect. Higher weekly amount means fewer total weeks available.
Wait really? I thought everyone got the same number of weeks.
Nope, it's based on your total benefit year amount divided by your weekly amount. Most people get around 26 weeks but it can vary.
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Try using that Claimyr service if you really need peace of mind. I was skeptical at first but they actually got me through to someone who could check my claim status. Worth it to stop the anxiety spiral.
I think I'm going to try it. This waiting and not knowing is killing me. Thanks for the recommendation!
You won't regret it. Just having a real person tell you your claim looks fine and is processing normally makes such a difference.
Bottom line - you'll know you're approved when you can actually file your first weekly claim and you receive your determination letter. Until then, try not to stress too much about it.
Easier said than done when you have bills to pay, but I understand. I'll try to be more patient.
I totally get it, been there myself. Just remember that stressing won't make it go faster, and most claims do get approved eventually.
Liam Brown
For anyone wondering about the exact timing - your 52-week benefit year starts the Sunday of the week you file your initial claim, not the day you actually submit it. Just wanted to clarify that since it affects when your benefits expire.
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JaylinCharles
•That's a good detail to know. So if I filed on a Wednesday, my benefit year actually started the previous Sunday?
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Liam Brown
•Exactly. Washington ESD always uses Sunday as the start of benefit weeks, so your benefit year will always start on a Sunday regardless of when during the week you file.
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Olivia Garcia
One last thing I wanted to add - if you're approaching your 26 week limit and think you might qualify for a new claim after working, it's worth talking to Washington ESD about the timing. Sometimes it makes sense to let your current claim expire before starting a new one, depending on your wage history.
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Noah Lee
•Good luck getting through to them though. I tried for days before giving up and just filing when my claim expired.
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Oscar O'Neil
•This is exactly the type of question where Claimyr really helps. Complex timing questions like this need a real person to look at your account, not just general information from websites.
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