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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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- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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UPDATE: I finally got through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Turns out my employer disputed my claim and that's why it was stuck. The agent helped me understand what I need to do for the appeal process. Would have saved me weeks of stress if I'd known about this earlier.
Oh wow, glad you got answers finally! I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems.
See? Told you it works. So much better than the regular phone system.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I successfully filed my initial claim tonight. The system was actually pretty user-friendly once I had all my info ready. Now I just wait and do my weekly claims. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly!
Good job getting it done! The hardest part is over.
Remember to file your first weekly claim this Sunday even if you haven't heard back about approval yet. Good luck!
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Just remember that every situation is different. What worked for one person might not apply to your specific case. When in doubt, talk to an actual Washington ESD representative.
Absolutely. I feel much more prepared now though. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
Good luck with everything. The unemployment system can be overwhelming but you'll get through it.
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Final reminder - if you do need to contact Washington ESD and can't get through, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration.
I'm definitely going to try it if I run into issues. Beats spending all day on hold.
Exactly! Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get answers, and Claimyr makes that possible.
Thank you all so much! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm bookmarking this thread in case I need to reference it later when I file my claim.
good luck with everything! hopefully you wont need the benefits but its good to be prepared
Definitely come back if you have questions. The filing process can be confusing the first time around.
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Don't forget about training programs too - if you can't find work in your field, there might be retraining opportunities through WorkSourceWA that come with extended benefits while you're in school.
I hadn't thought about that option. Are those programs competitive to get into?
Some are more competitive than others, but there are usually options available. Worth looking into especially if you're having trouble finding work in your current field.
The timing of when your benefits end vs when your benefit year ends makes a huge difference in your options. Really important to understand both dates and what they mean for your situation.
I'm starting to understand that now - wish someone had explained this to me when I first filed
Right? They should send out information about this stuff automatically when you're getting close to exhausting benefits
Grant Vikers
The bottom line is Washington ESD wants to support people who are unemployed or underemployed through no fault of their own. Your situation - losing your main job due to company downsizing while keeping a small part-time position - is exactly what the system is designed to help with.
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PrinceJoe
•Thank you everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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Giovanni Martello
•Good luck with your claim! Make sure to file as soon as possible - benefits are only paid from the date you file, not from when you lost your job.
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Savannah Weiner
Just wanted to add that Washington ESD has pretty good online resources too. Their website explains all the qualification requirements in detail. But sometimes talking to a real person is the only way to get clarity on your specific situation.
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Levi Parker
•True, but good luck actually reaching someone on the phone! That's where services like Claimyr come in handy.
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Libby Hassan
•The website is helpful but it can be hard to apply the general rules to your specific circumstances. A real conversation with an agent makes all the difference.
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