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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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Thanks everyone for all the advice. This is way more complicated than I expected but at least now I know what questions to ask when I contact Washington ESD.
Good luck! Take your time and make sure you understand everything before submitting applications.
And seriously consider using Claimyr if you can't get through to them. It really does work and will save you hours of frustration.
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One more thing - if you're collecting unemployment and then go back to work but get laid off again within a certain period, you might be able to reopen your existing claim rather than file a new one. This can help you avoid some of the qualification issues.
How long do you have to work before you can reopen a claim? I worked for like 2 months then got laid off again.
I think it depends on your specific situation and how much you earned. You'd need to check with Washington ESD to see if reopening is better than filing a new claim.
The whole system is a mess. I've been trying to get answers about my disqualification for weeks and can't get through to anyone at Washington ESD. It's ridiculous how hard it is to talk to a human being when you need help.
I've tried everything - early morning, late at night, different numbers. Nothing works. The system just hangs up on you after being on hold forever.
This is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Saved me from going insane trying to get through to Washington ESD.
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One more thing - if you get denied for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't just accept a denial if you think it's wrong. The appeals process exists for a reason.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't wait until the last minute though.
I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication issue. Definitely worth it if you're stuck and need to talk to someone quickly. The wait times are just insane otherwise.
How long did it take them to connect you?
Way faster than trying on my own. Actually got to speak with an agent who could look up my case and explain what was happening.
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Just remember that unemployment is temporary assistance, not a long-term solution. Use the time wisely to improve your skills or explore new career paths.
Definitely planning to use this time to get some certifications that might help me get a better job.
That's a great attitude. WorkSourceWA also has training programs that you might be eligible for.
The most important thing is to file weekly claims on time every week, even if you haven't received your first payment yet. Missing a weekly claim can cause delays or loss of benefits.
Good to know. I'll make sure to set a reminder so I don't forget.
Yeah, I know people who missed weeks and had to go through appeals to get those benefits back. Not worth the hassle.
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Washington ESD should automatically send you information about what happens when your benefits end. If you haven't received anything yet, you might want to call them or use one of those services like Claimyr to make sure there isn't something you need to do on your end.
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Liam O'Connor
•I'll probably try Claimyr if I don't hear anything in the next week or two. The phone situation with ESD is just impossible otherwise.
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Ravi Gupta
Update us when you find out what happens! I'm sure there are other people in similar situations who would benefit from knowing how it goes.
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Liam O'Connor
•Will do! Hopefully I'll have some good news to share, but either way I'll let everyone know what I learn.
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