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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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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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The waiting is definitely the hardest part especially when you have bills due. But in my experience Washington ESD is pretty reliable once everything is set up correctly.
Yeah the bills are what's stressing me out the most. But everyone here has been really helpful and reassuring.
we've all been there, it gets easier
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The bottom line is yes, unemployment counts as income for most purposes. Better to over-report than under-report when you're filling out applications or tax forms.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about handling this correctly now.
Good luck with everything! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions when tax time comes around.
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I was fired from a retail job for 'customer service issues' but really I just wouldn't let customers yell at me. Got approved for benefits after explaining the situation. Stand up for yourself during the process!
Good for you for not taking abuse from customers! It's encouraging to hear you got approved despite the official reason being customer service.
Thanks! The investigator understood that refusing to be verbally abused isn't misconduct. Context matters a lot in these decisions.
Based on everything you've described, you have a really strong case for unemployment benefits. Getting fired for raising safety concerns is textbook retaliation, and poor performance without willful misconduct usually qualifies for benefits anyway.
You've got this! Most people in your situation get approved. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD about your claim, Claimyr can help you get through their phone system. Much easier than spending all day trying to call yourself.
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The most important thing is to file your claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. Don't wait thinking you might find a job quickly - you can always stop filing weekly claims if you find work, but you can't backdate your claim to get benefits for weeks you didn't file.
That's really good advice. I was thinking about waiting a week or two to see if I heard back from any applications, but I'll file right away instead.
Definitely file right away. You can always cancel or stop filing if you find work quickly, but you can't go backwards and get benefits for weeks you didn't file.
Hope this thread helped! The unemployment system seems complicated at first but once you get into the routine it becomes pretty automatic. File your initial claim, file weekly claims every Sunday, do your job search, and keep good records. You've got this!
Glad we could help! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into specific issues as you go through the process.
Good luck with your job search! Remember, unemployment benefits are there to help you during this transition period.
Jordan Walker
I used claimyr when my claim got stuck in adjudication hell. The Washington ESD agent explained my case had been sitting unassigned for weeks. Got it resolved the same day I finally talked to someone.
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Aiden Rodríguez
•That's exactly what I'm worried about - getting stuck in the system with no way to get help.
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Jordan Walker
•That's why services like Claimyr exist. The regular phone system is basically broken but if you can actually talk to someone most issues get resolved quickly.
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Natalie Adams
Last piece of advice - be patient but persistent. The system is frustrating but most people do eventually get their benefits. Just make sure you keep filing weekly claims no matter what happens with your initial application.
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Natalie Adams
•You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process. We've all been there.
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Emma Garcia
•Good luck! Remember to file those weekly claims religiously - that's the most important thing to remember.
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