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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Check with your mail carrier too. Sometimes they hold packages if your mailbox is too small or if there's a delivery issue.
That's a good point. I'll ask them tomorrow when they come by.
The card itself is pretty standard looking - blue with Way2Go branding and your name. Nothing fancy but it works fine for getting your unemployment payments.
Thanks everyone for all the info! I feel much better knowing what to look for now.
No problem! We've all been confused by this process at some point.
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If you're still having trouble understanding the Washington ESD system or need to speak with someone about your specific situation, I'd suggest trying Claimyr again. I know it's been mentioned but honestly it's the most reliable way I've found to actually talk to a human at Washington ESD when you have questions.
I think I'm going to give that a try. I still have so many questions about how all this works and the website isn't very clear.
The Washington ESD phone system is notoriously difficult to navigate. Having a service that can get you through to an actual person is valuable when you're dealing with something as important as your income.
Bottom line - unemployment insurance is important because it recognizes that job loss is often beyond individual control and provides a civilized response to economic disruption. It's not charity, it's insurance that we all pay into and deserve to use when we need it. Don't feel guilty about claiming benefits you've earned.
Thank you for saying that. I have been feeling a bit guilty about claiming benefits, but you're right that I paid into this system.
The stigma around unemployment benefits is ridiculous. It's literally insurance that we pay for through our paychecks. Nobody feels guilty about using car insurance after an accident.
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This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I bookmarked it for next year when I'll inevitably forget how to do this again!
Ha! That's exactly what I do. I have a whole folder of bookmarked forum threads for QB issues.
Same here. These step-by-step explanations are way better than QB's help documentation.
Perfect timing on this thread - I'm setting up payroll for a new client and needed to know exactly this information. Washington ESD limits are definitely something to double-check every year.
Glad it helped! This community is great for these kinds of practical questions.
Absolutely. Real-world experience is so much more valuable than official documentation sometimes.
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Whatever you do, don't try to hide it or make up stories. Washington ESD investigators deal with this stuff all day and they can spot lies immediately. Honesty is your best policy here.
Definitely planning to be completely honest. I'm just scared about the financial impact.
Final update: I used Claimyr and actually got through to Washington ESD today! The agent was understanding about it being an honest mistake. I have to pay back $1,847 in benefits plus a $369 penalty, but they're letting me do a payment plan. No criminal charges or anything. Thanks everyone for the advice and for not making me feel like a complete criminal.
way better than what I had to deal with. glad you got it sorted
See? Told you it wouldn't be the end of the world. Now you know for next time!
Isaiah Thompson
6 weeks is way too long but at least you got it. Still waiting on mine.
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Vanessa Chang
Keep filing your weekly claims and it will come through. The wait is awful but worth it.
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