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Just to follow up on this thread - the program most likely to help you is called "Training Benefits" (sometimes called "Section 30") through PA CareerLink. PMP certification typically takes 3-6 months which fits within their guidelines. The approval process usually takes 2-3 weeks if you have all your documentation ready. You'll need: - Details about the PMP training provider - Cost breakdown - Length of training - Your recent work history showing relevance to the training - Evidence that PMP certification will improve your job prospects If approved, you won't have to do the weekly work search activities, but you'll still need to file your weekly certification claims. Also important - while in approved training, you can sometimes get an extension beyond your regular benefit year if needed to complete the program.
Update: I got through to PA CareerLink today and you were exactly right! They said PMP certification is on their approved list for my region. I have an appointment next week to start the application process. Thank you all for your help - will update once I know if I'm approved.
That's awesome news @Jade Lopez! Really glad you got connected with the right people. Keep us posted on how your appointment goes - I'm sure others here would benefit from hearing about the actual application process. One tip from my experience with PA CareerLink: bring multiple copies of everything they ask for. They have a habit of "losing" paperwork and it's way easier to just hand over another copy than to reschedule and start over. Also, if they give you any pushback about PMP certification being "too expensive" or not directly related to your previous job, emphasize how project management skills are transferable across industries - especially since you were already doing project coordination work. Good luck with the process! Fingers crossed you get approved quickly.
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That's fantastic news @Natalie Wang! Thanks for updating us - it's so helpful to know that Claimyr actually works and that there's light at the end of the tunnel. I'm dealing with a similar situation with my Uber Eats earnings (also irregular amounts week to week) so this gives me hope. Going to try calling them tomorrow. Really appreciate everyone who shared advice in this thread!
@Dmitry Ivanov Good luck with your call tomorrow! Just a heads up - when you do get through, make sure you have all your Uber Eats payment records organized by week. The examiner will want to verify the exact amounts for each week that s'under review. Also, if you ve'been reporting your net earnings after (Uber s'fees like) I was doing, be prepared to explain that and provide the gross amounts too. The whole process was way less scary than I expected once I actually got to talk to a real person!
This is such a common frustration! I went through something similar with my TaskRabbit earnings earlier this year. The automated review system seems designed to flag ANY irregular income patterns, no matter how small. What really helped me was keeping a detailed spreadsheet of all my gig work - dates, amounts, platform fees, etc. When I finally got through to someone, having everything organized made the call go much smoother. Also, don't give up on the state rep route entirely - I had to contact three different offices before finding one that actually followed through. The staffer who helped me said UC cases are unfortunately very common right now and some offices have dedicated people just for unemployment issues. Hang in there!
@Ethan Moore That spreadsheet idea is brilliant! I wish I had thought of that from the beginning. Having everything organized by week would have saved me so much stress during my call with the examiner. For anyone else reading this who s'just starting to deal with gig work + unemployment, definitely start tracking everything in detail from day one. Also totally agree about the state rep thing - it really does depend on the office. Some are incredibly helpful while others just give you the runaround. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Congratulations on getting through and resolving the issue! That's fantastic news. For anyone else dealing with similar "special project scheme system" issues, your experience really highlights the importance of persistence with calling early in the morning. The fact that it was triggered by part-time income reporting is also really helpful information - I bet a lot of people don't realize that even properly reported side income can sometimes flag these automatic reviews. Thanks for coming back to update us with the resolution!
So glad to hear you got this resolved! Your update is really helpful for others going through the same thing. It's interesting that part-time income reporting can trigger this - I had no idea that even correctly reported earnings could cause a review. Thanks for taking the time to share the resolution details. Stories like yours give the rest of us hope that these issues can be fixed relatively quickly once you actually get through to someone!
This is such a great outcome! I'm dealing with a similar "special project scheme system" issue right now and your story gives me hope. It's really helpful to know that part-time income reporting can trigger these reviews - I also reported some freelance work recently so that might be what flagged mine too. The 7:55am calling strategy seems to be the real key here. I've been calling randomly throughout the day with no luck, but I'll try the early morning approach tomorrow. Thanks for sharing all the details about your resolution - it's so reassuring to hear that once you get through, they can actually fix these issues pretty quickly!
I'm so glad this thread exists! I'm also dealing with the same "special project scheme system" issue right now and reading everyone's experiences has been incredibly helpful. Like you, I've been calling at random times with no success, but after seeing multiple people mention the early morning strategy, I'm definitely going to try calling at 7:55am tomorrow. It's reassuring to know that these issues can actually be resolved relatively quickly once you get through to someone - sometimes it feels like you're stuck in limbo forever! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and tips.
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I went through this exact same panic attack when I saw "disqualified" pop up after reporting my new job! It's honestly criminal how confusing PA UC makes this - that word choice is terrible. But everyone here is 100% right - it ONLY applies to the week you earned too much money, not your entire claim history. I was waiting 9 weeks for an examiner when I found work, and I got every single week of back pay about 2 weeks after they finally reviewed my case. The key things that helped me: 1. Keep filing weekly even though you're working (this is CRITICAL) 2. Don't panic about the "disqualified" status - it's just poor wording 3. Your previous weeks are completely separate from current weeks 4. The examiner review will happen eventually (I know, easier said than done) You found work after 2 months which is amazing! That stress you're feeling about the back pay is so real but try not to worry - based on everyone's experiences here, you should get those 8 weeks once the examiner gets to your case. The bills suck to be behind on but that money is still coming your way!
Ian, thank you so much for breaking this down! Your experience is almost identical to mine - 9 weeks waiting for an examiner is brutal but hearing you got every week of back pay is exactly what I needed to hear. I've been stressing myself sick about this "disqualified" status but everyone's responses are making it clear that PA UC just has the worst possible wording. I'll definitely keep filing weekly like you said - that seems to be the most important thing based on what everyone is saying. It's so frustrating being behind on bills but at least now I have hope that the money is still coming. Congrats on getting through the whole process and thanks for taking the time to share your experience with all the key points!
I'm going through this EXACT same thing right now! Just reported my first week of work yesterday and saw that dreaded "disqualified" status this morning - my heart literally dropped thinking I'd lost everything. I've been waiting 6 weeks for an examiner and really need those back payments. Reading through everyone's experiences here is such a huge relief! It sounds like "disqualified" is just PA UC's terrible way of saying "you made too much this week" rather than "you're kicked out forever." I was about to stop filing my weekly claims but now I know that would be a huge mistake. Thank you all for sharing your stories - it's so reassuring to know others have gotten their full back pay even after starting work. The waiting game continues but at least now I'm not panicking that finding a job somehow ruined my eligibility for those previous weeks!
Giovanni, I totally feel your panic! I just went through this exact same heart-dropping moment last month when I saw "disqualified" after reporting work. The relief reading through everyone's experiences here is incredible - it really shows how terribly PA UC words things. You're absolutely doing the right thing continuing to file weekly - I almost made that mistake too but thankfully found threads like this one. It's so frustrating that we all have to go through this unnecessary stress because of poor system design, but at least we're not alone! Keep filing those weekly claims and hopefully your examiner review comes through soon. We'll both get through this waiting game!
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That's such a relief to see your update! Your experience is a perfect example of why it's so important to check all the resources available and not give up. The correspondence section is definitely a hidden gem that many people don't know about. And it sounds like Claimyr really delivered on getting you connected to an actual human being. Hoping your payment comes through as expected next week! This whole thread will be super helpful for others dealing with similar situations.
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Aisha Rahman
•This whole thread has been so educational! I'm new to PA unemployment and had no idea about the correspondence section - that's going to save me so much confusion if I ever need to check on issues. It's also reassuring to see that open issues don't automatically mean you won't get paid. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and tips!
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Zainab Ismail
So glad you got everything sorted out! Your story gives me hope because I'm dealing with something similar right now - got my eligibility letter but have 3 open issues showing on my dashboard. I've been panicking thinking I wouldn't get paid at all. Reading through this thread, it sounds like the key things are: 1) keep filing weekly claims no matter what, 2) check that correspondence section (never knew it existed!), and 3) don't assume open issues mean automatic denial. Thanks for sharing your journey and the update - it's super helpful for those of us still waiting!
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Evelyn Rivera
•Yes, exactly those three points! I was so stressed thinking the open issues meant I'd never see a penny. The correspondence section was a game changer - I found so much information there that I didn't even know existed. And definitely keep filing those weekly claims because when everything gets resolved, you'll get all the back pay you're owed. Hang in there, it sounds like you're on the right track! The waiting is awful but it does eventually work out.
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