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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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I'm dealing with this exact same confusion right now! Just filed my initial claim last week and was totally panicked when I read different things online about whether the waiting week gets paid or not. This thread has been incredibly helpful - it sounds like the consensus is that you do eventually get paid for the waiting week, but it comes later after you've filed consistently for several weeks. I wish the PA UC system would just put a clear explanation right on the filing page instead of leaving everyone to figure it out through trial and error. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's really reassuring to know this is normal and I didn't mess something up!
I completely understand your confusion! I just went through this same process a couple months ago and was so stressed about it. You're absolutely right that the PA UC system should explain this better upfront. From what I experienced and what everyone here is saying, you'll get your waiting week payment eventually - it just takes a few weeks of consistent filing. The most important thing is to not miss any weekly certifications because that can delay everything. It's really frustrating how unclear they make the whole process, but at least we have communities like this to help each other figure it out!
I'm so glad I found this thread! I literally just submitted my first weekly certification yesterday and have been stressing about this exact same thing. I kept reading conflicting information online - some sources said no payment for waiting week ever, others said you get it immediately, and I was getting more confused by the minute. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the waiting week does get paid eventually but not right away. I'll just focus on filing consistently each week and not panic when my first payment is only for my second week. It's really frustrating that PA doesn't make this process clearer, but I'm so grateful for everyone sharing their real experiences here. This community is a lifesaver when the official information is so confusing!
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I just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact same situation about 6 weeks ago! I was kicking myself for choosing withholding when I desperately needed every penny. The online change really is simple once you navigate to the right spot - took me maybe 3 minutes total. What I found helpful was logging in right after midnight when the system seems to run smoother. The change appeared on my next bi-weekly payment without any issues. One small tip: after you make the change, check your payment history in a few days to make sure the updated amount shows up correctly. I was paranoid and checked like 5 times, but it gave me peace of mind! Hang in there - the job search stress is tough enough without worrying about every dollar from UC benefits.
Thanks for sharing your experience and the midnight login tip! That's really helpful to know about the system running smoother at that time. I've been trying to access it during my lunch breaks and it's been super slow. The tip about checking the payment history afterwards is great too - I would definitely be paranoid about making sure it actually went through. It's such a relief to hear from so many people who've been in this exact situation and successfully made the change. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here!
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim two weeks ago and automatically selected withholding because I thought it was the "responsible" thing to do, but now I'm struggling to cover rent and groceries. Reading through everyone's responses here has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea it was even possible to change this after filing. I'm definitely going to try the "My Benefits Plan" → "Update Personal Information" route tonight. It's such a relief to know that the change takes effect quickly and that so many people have successfully done this. The stress of job hunting while counting every penny is overwhelming, so having that extra money each payment will make a huge difference. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is amazing!
You're definitely not alone in this situation! So many of us made that same "responsible" decision when we were stressed about filing, only to realize we needed every dollar to survive. The good news is that everyone here has confirmed it really is a quick and easy change to make online. I'd recommend trying during off-peak hours like others mentioned - early morning or late evening seems to work best. Don't feel bad about prioritizing your immediate needs right now - keeping a roof over your head and food on the table is the most important thing while you're job hunting. You can always switch back to withholding later if your situation improves!
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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!
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Isabella Costa
•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.
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Lukas Fitzgerald
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.
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Andre Dupont
•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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