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One final thought - even if you get approved for unemployment, keep pushing on the disability claim too. Having both processes moving forward gives you the best chance of maintaining some income during this difficult period.
I was skeptical about paying for help with Washington ESD calls, but after trying Claimyr I have to admit it works. Got connected to someone who answered all my questions about job search requirements and even helped me understand my eligibility review. Sometimes it's worth paying for efficiency.
For anyone still confused, I called WorkSourceWA (which is free) and they confirmed the 3 job search activities per week requirement. They also offered to help me with my job search strategy which was nice.
My appeal took exactly 7 weeks from hearing to decision letter. Got approved and received about $4,200 in back pay. The wait was worth it but definitely nerve-wracking.
I used Claimyr twice when I had issues with my claim and it worked great both times. Really worth it if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD but can't get through normally. The waiting and busy signals are ridiculous.
The most important thing is don't overthink it. File your final claim honestly, report your return to work, and let the system do its job. Washington ESD's automated processes work pretty well for straightforward situations like this.
Ava Rodriguez
When I had questions about my eligibility, I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks with no luck. Finally heard about Claimyr from a friend and got connected to an agent the same day. The agent explained exactly what I needed to know about my specific situation.
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Miguel Diaz
•I might have to try that. Been trying to get through to ask about my case for over a week now.
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Ava Rodriguez
•It really works. Check out their demo video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
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Zainab Ahmed
Bottom line: if you've worked in Washington and lost your job through no fault of your own, you should apply. The worst thing that happens is they say no, but you might be surprised and get approved.
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Oliver Fischer
•Thanks to everyone who replied! I'm convinced now - going to apply this afternoon. Really appreciate all the helpful information.
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Connor Gallagher
•Good luck with your application! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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