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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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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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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Good luck with your claim! Partial unemployment benefits can really help when you're dealing with reduced hours. Just remember that this is temporary support while you look for better opportunities.
Absolutely, I'm definitely still actively job hunting for something full-time. This would just help me get by in the meantime.
One last tip - if you do find full-time work, make sure to properly close your unemployment claim. Don't just stop filing - actually go through the process to close it out cleanly.
Good to know! I'll keep that in mind for when I hopefully find something better.
Yeah, it prevents any confusion later and keeps your record clean with Washington ESD. Better to do it right the first time.
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Just want to add that if you're working for a temp agency while on unemployment, make sure they understand you're on benefits. Some agencies are good about scheduling around your benefit requirements, others not so much.
Good point, temp work can be tricky with unemployment because the hours are so unpredictable
I hadn't thought about temp work, that might be a good option for me
Bottom line - you can work and collect benefits in Washington, just be honest about your earnings and understand the calculation. When in doubt, call Washington ESD or use a service like Claimyr to get through to someone who can explain your specific situation.
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. I feel confident about taking the part-time job now.
glad you got your answer! working part time while on unemployment really helped me transition back to full time work
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The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about applying now.
You've got this! Just remember to file today and keep us posted if you run into any issues.
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I tried using that Claimyr thing someone mentioned and it actually got me through to ESD when I needed to ask about tax withholding. Worth checking out if you can't get through their regular lines. The demo video explained it pretty well.
Did you have to wait long once you got connected?
Not really, maybe 10 minutes on hold after getting transferred. Way better than the hours I wasted trying to call directly.
Bottom line for anyone reading this - unemployment benefits are taxable income, period. Plan accordingly by either having taxes withheld or setting money aside. Don't get caught off guard like so many of us did!
This whole thread has been super helpful. Going to start withholding taxes immediately and set aside some money for what I already received. Thanks everyone!
Smart move. Better to be prepared than scrambling at tax time.
Amina Sow
Just remember that even if you qualify, there might be a waiting period for your first payment while they process everything. Don't panic if you don't get paid immediately after filing.
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Amina Sow
•Usually 2-3 weeks for the initial determination, but can be longer if there are any issues with your claim.
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Amara Adeyemi
•This is another reason why Claimyr can be helpful - you can get real updates on your claim status instead of just wondering.
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GalaxyGazer
Bottom line - file your claim ASAP and let Washington ESD determine if you qualify. With 8 months of work at a decent wage, you almost certainly will. Don't overthink it.
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Jamal Thompson
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I'm going to file my claim today.
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Mei Chen
•Good luck! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues with the process.
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