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Just remember that unemployment is insurance you and your employers have been paying into. Don't feel bad about using it if you need it - that's what it's there for!
For anyone else reading this thread - if you're worried about eligibility, you can always file a claim and let Washington ESD make the determination. There's no penalty for filing if you don't qualify, they'll just deny the claim.
One more plug for Claimyr - if you do file and have questions about your claim status or need clarification on next steps, being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD instead of playing phone tag for weeks is invaluable. The peace of mind alone is worth it.
Bottom line - you CAN get unemployment after quitting but you need a really strong case with lots of documentation. Start gathering evidence now even if you haven't decided to quit yet.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start documenting everything and see if I can resolve things through proper channels first.
One last tip: if you do end up filing for unemployment, apply as soon as possible after your last day of work. Benefits are effective from the Sunday of the week you file, so don't wait around.
Just wanted to add that you should keep all communication from your former employer about the termination. Even if it seems minor, it could be important evidence if your claim gets contested or if you need to appeal.
Update us on how it goes! Always good to hear success stories to help other people in similar situations. Sounds like you have a solid case based on what you've described.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims even during adjudication. Hope everything works out for you.
And don't hesitate to use Claimyr if you need to reach Washington ESD quickly. Sometimes having that direct connection makes all the difference.
Ethan Wilson
I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and they were able to tell me exactly what stage my claim was in. Turns out Washington ESD was waiting for some paperwork from my employer that I didn't even know about. Worth the cost to finally get answers.
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Ravi Sharma
•That's exactly the kind of information I need! I'm going to look into using them if I don't hear anything soon.
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Anastasia Sokolov
just remember every case is different. don't panic if yours takes longer than someone else's. there could be totally different reasons for the delay that have nothing to do with whether you'll be approved
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Ravi Sharma
•True, I need to stop comparing my timeline to everyone else's. Thanks for the perspective.
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