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I'm currently going through this exact situation myself! Got laid off on Monday with 6 weeks of severance and have been stressing all week about the timing. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I honestly thought I had to wait until my severance ended before I could even apply. Seeing everyone's real experiences with getting partial benefits during severance (the $120-180/week range people mentioned) is so helpful for planning my finances during this transition. Even partial UC benefits would help with utilities and groceries while my severance handles rent and car payments. The unanimous advice from everyone who's actually been through this process is clear: file immediately and don't wait! I'm done overthinking this - going to submit my application this afternoon. One question for those who filed successfully: did you have any trouble with the online system, or was it pretty straightforward once you had all your severance information ready? Thanks to everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - this community support means everything during such a stressful time!
Mei, you're absolutely making the right decision to file today! I went through this exact situation about 4 months ago and can reassure you that the online system was pretty straightforward once I had my severance paperwork in hand. The key is having your severance agreement ready with exact dollar amounts and payment dates before you start the application. The PA UC website walks you through each section, and there's a specific part for reporting severance/dismissal pay where you'll input your total amount and payment schedule. I found it helpful to take screenshots of each page as I went through the process, just to have records of what I submitted. During my 6-week severance period, I received about $145/week in UC benefits which really helped with groceries and gas while my severance covered the bigger expenses. The whole process took maybe 30-45 minutes to complete online, and most of that was just being extra careful with the numbers. Don't let anxiety about the system stop you - it's much more user-friendly than the horror stories make it seem!
I'm also in this exact situation right now! Just got laid off on Thursday with 10 weeks of severance and have been losing sleep all weekend trying to figure out the right timing. This thread has been a complete lifesaver - I had convinced myself I needed to wait until my severance period ended before applying, which would have been a huge mistake based on everyone's experiences here. The specific examples of people still getting $120-180/week during their severance period is incredibly helpful for understanding what to expect. Even those partial benefits would make a real difference for covering groceries, utilities, and gas while my severance handles rent and larger bills. The message from everyone who's actually lived through this is crystal clear: file immediately and report everything honestly! I'm stopping the overthinking right now and submitting my application today. Thank you to everyone for sharing such detailed, real-world experiences with actual dollar amounts - it's so much more valuable than trying to interpret the confusing official guidelines. This community support during such a stressful transition means everything!
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Chrome has been having compatibility issues with the PA UC site lately. I've noticed it works better with Edge or Firefox. For future reference, if you ever get completely locked out and can't resolve it with browser switching, you can also try using an incognito/private browsing window - sometimes that bypasses whatever cached data is causing the problem. Glad you got your claim filed on time!
Thanks for the tip about incognito mode! I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time. It's so frustrating when technology decides to not cooperate right when you need it most. At least now I know to try different browsers first before panicking about missing the filing deadline.
I've been having similar browser compatibility issues with the PA UC site lately! Chrome seems to be the worst offender - I've had to switch to Firefox for filing my weekly claims. It's so annoying that we have to troubleshoot basic website access just to get our benefits. The PA system really needs to invest in better web development. At least there's usually a workaround with different browsers, but not everyone knows to try that when they're panicking about missing deadlines.
Absolutely agree! It's ridiculous that we have to become IT troubleshooters just to access our unemployment benefits. I'm new to this whole system and it's honestly intimidating when the basic login process becomes a technical challenge. Firefox has been working better for me too after struggling with Chrome. The state really should prioritize making their website more user-friendly and compatible across all browsers - people are stressed enough about being unemployed without having to worry about which browser works today!
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this! I'm relatively new to gig work myself and this whole thread has been a wake-up call about what to expect with PA UC. I just started doing some Grubhub deliveries last week while job searching and made about $45 - now I'm nervous about reporting it and potentially triggering the same review process everyone's describing. It's incredibly frustrating that the system seems to punish people for trying to be proactive and earn some income while actively looking for full-time work. Based on all the advice shared here, I'm planning to upload screenshots of my earnings proactively and document that I only worked about 3 hours total. I've also been keeping detailed records of my job applications (submitted 7 this week) just in case they need proof I'm still actively searching. The "earnings verification interview" tip seems to be the key - I'll definitely use that specific phrase if my benefits get held up. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences, especially Grace for the successful resolution update! It really helps to know there's a path through this bureaucratic maze.
Smart move documenting everything proactively! I wish I had known about all these potential issues before I started gig work. Your $45 week might actually be small enough to avoid the automatic review trigger - seems like most people here had issues when they hit $60+ in earnings. But definitely keep those job application records handy just in case. One thing I learned from reading everyone's experiences is that they really want to see you're still "available" for full-time work, so documenting those 3 total hours should help show you're not treating gig work as your primary focus. The fact that you applied to 7 jobs this week while only working 3 hours of deliveries is exactly the kind of pattern they want to see. Hopefully your claim goes through smoothly, but if not, you're way more prepared than most of us were thanks to all the great advice shared in this thread!
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now with my Spark Driver earnings. Made $63 last week doing grocery deliveries and reported it honestly on my weekly claim. Now I'm on day 5 of "pending review" and starting to panic about my upcoming bills. What's especially frustrating is that I only worked about 4 hours total - just enough to cover gas money while I continue my job search. I've submitted 6 applications this week and have two interviews lined up next week, but apparently none of that matters until they finish their mysterious review process. Reading everyone's success stories with requesting the "earnings verification interview" has given me hope though! I'm definitely calling tomorrow morning and using that exact phrase. Thanks to Grace for sharing the resolution update and to everyone else for all the practical advice about uploading documentation and keeping detailed records. It's ridiculous that we have to become experts in their bureaucratic processes just to get benefits we're entitled to, but at least now I know there's a path through this mess!
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UPDATE: Thanks everyone for your help! I finally used Claimyr this morning and got through to an agent in about 30 minutes. Turns out there WAS an issue with my claim that wasn't showing on my dashboard. They had sent a request to my former employer for separation information, but it was sent to an outdated address. The agent verified my information over the phone and manually updated the status. She said I should receive all my back payments within 5-7 business days, and my Money Network card should arrive shortly after that. Such a relief to finally know what was happening! I'll update again when the money actually arrives.
That's great news! This is exactly why actually speaking to a representative is so important - there are often issues that aren't visible in the online portal. Glad you were able to get it resolved and hope your payments arrive quickly.
Congratulations on getting this resolved! This is such a perfect example of why people shouldn't give up even when the system seems broken. Your story will definitely help others in similar situations - the fact that employer separation info was sent to the wrong address and wasn't visible in your portal shows how many hidden issues can cause delays. Really glad you found this community and got the help you needed. Looking forward to hearing when your payments actually hit your account!
This gives me so much hope! I'm in week 5 of waiting with no payments and was starting to panic. Your experience shows that even when everything looks "normal" in the portal, there can still be hidden issues blocking payments. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow morning - seems like it's the only reliable way to actually reach someone who can see what's really going on behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing your update and hopefully inspiring others not to give up!
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Just wanted to share my timeline for anyone else currently waiting! Filed my PA UC claim 16 days ago and finally got approved this morning. My employer (small manufacturing company) took a full 10 days to respond, then it was another 6 days for the examiner review. I was getting really nervous around day 13-14 thinking something had gone wrong, especially after reading about @Freya Andersen's quick 9-day approval! But it all worked out in the end. The weekly certification filing from day 1 was absolutely crucial - I would have lost 2+ weeks of benefits if I had waited for approval first like I originally planned. Text alerts saved my sanity too since I wasn't obsessively checking the dashboard. For anyone in the middle of waiting, hang in there! The 9-14 day range mentioned throughout this thread is pretty accurate, though some like me fall slightly outside it. The system does work, just slowly!
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QuantumQuest
•Congratulations on finally getting approved @Melissa Lin! 16 days is a bit longer than the typical range everyone's been sharing, but it's so reassuring to see another success story. I'm currently on day 9 and was starting to worry since I haven't seen any status changes yet, but your experience shows that even if it takes a bit longer than expected, it still works out. The 10 days for employer response seems like they really used up their full window! I'm glad you mentioned the nervousness around day 13-14 - it's good to know that's normal when you're getting close to or past that 9-14 day range people have been talking about. Thanks for emphasizing the weekly certification filing again too - this thread has made it so clear how crucial that is from day 1. Your timeline gives me hope that even if mine takes a bit longer, I should still see approval soon!
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Malik Robinson
I'm currently on day 6 of waiting and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! The consistent 9-14 day timeline everyone's sharing is so much more realistic than the vague "processing time" info on the official site. I've been following all the advice here - filed my weekly certification from day 1, set up text alerts, and checking correspondence daily. It's amazing how this discussion has become the best resource for understanding what to actually expect during the PA UC process. @Freya Andersen thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on the quick 9-day approval! @Melissa Lin your 16-day timeline is also helpful to know that even if it goes slightly longer than the typical range, it still works out. The weekly certification emphasis throughout this thread probably saved me from making a costly mistake. Looking forward to hopefully adding my own success story here soon!
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Tristan Carpenter
•You're definitely in good company with all of us waiting! Day 6 is still pretty early based on all the timelines shared here. It sounds like you've got all the important bases covered with the weekly certs and text alerts - that's the smart way to handle this stressful process. I went through this same waiting game a few months ago and remember how helpful it was to have real people's experiences to reference instead of just the official vague timelines. This thread really has become like the unofficial PA UC handbook! Based on everyone's stories you should hopefully see some movement in the next week or so. Keep us posted on your progress - always nice to see another success story added to this growing collection!
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