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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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Last thought on this - if you ever do need to contact Washington ESD about your claim type or any other questions, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works well. Used it myself when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines. Way less frustrating than the usual calling experience.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. Thanks for the recommendation!
Good to know there are options when you can't get through the normal way. The hold times are insane.
This has been a really informative thread. Bottom line: regular UI is what most people get and need. Don't stress about whether you have the 'right' type of unemployment if you're already approved and receiving benefits. Focus on meeting your job search requirements and filing your weekly claims on time.
Good luck with the job search! The unemployment benefits are there to help while you find something new.
This thread should be required reading for new unemployment claimants. So much good info here.
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If you need help navigating any of this or getting answers from Washington ESD directly, I'll mention again that Claimyr service has been really valuable for people dealing with complex termination situations. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clarity on your specific case.
I might look into that if I have trouble getting through to Washington ESD. thanks for mentioning it
No problem - it's one of those things where if you need it, you really need it. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works
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The thing that surprised me was how fast the payments come once you get approved. I was expecting it to take forever but after my first weekly claim it was in my account in 2 days.
That's reassuring! I was worried about how long I'd have to wait for payments.
Yeah, the approval process takes time but once you're approved the weekly payments are pretty quick.
One more thing - if you ever have trouble reaching Washington ESD about payment issues, that Claimyr service is really helpful. I was skeptical at first but it actually works. Saved me hours of calling.
Good to know there's a backup option if I need to talk to someone. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you have more questions as you go through the process.
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Final thought - don't stress too much about the tax stuff right now. Focus on your job search and handle the taxes when the 1099-G comes. You've got time to figure it out.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Feeling much better about the whole situation now.
That's what this community is for. Good luck with your job search!
One last tip: if you find a job before the end of the year, make sure your new employer knows you've been on unemployment so they can adjust your withholding properly for the rest of 2024.
Great point. I'll definitely mention that if I get hired before December 31st.
Exactly. Better to have slightly more taxes taken out than to owe a surprise amount in April.
Mei Liu
Just a heads up for anyone considering fractional unemployment - some part-time jobs offer benefits after 20+ hours per week. Factor that into your decision along with the partial unemployment benefits.
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Liam O'Donnell
•Good point! Health insurance through a part-time job might be worth more than the extra unemployment benefits you'd get from working fewer hours.
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Amara Nwosu
•This is exactly the kind of calculation I needed help with. Wish there was better guidance from Washington ESD on how to evaluate these decisions.
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AstroExplorer
For anyone still confused about fractional unemployment, the key is just to be completely honest on your weekly claims. Report ALL work and earnings, let Washington ESD do the math, and keep good records. It's actually a helpful program once you understand it.
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Yara Khalil
•Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now. Going to report everything accurately and see how it goes.
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Giovanni Moretti
•Best of luck! Fractional unemployment really can be a good bridge back to full-time employment when used properly.
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