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Thanks OP for starting this discussion. Really helpful to see all these strategies in one place. Going to bookmark this thread.
Glad it helped! I learned a lot from everyone's responses too.
Same here - this should be pinned for future reference
One last tip - if you're dealing with an overpayment notice, don't ignore it. The sooner you address it (either by paying or appealing), the better your options will be.
Good point. I've heard those can snowball quickly if you don't handle them right away.
Exactly. Washington ESD has collection powers so it's better to be proactive about overpayment issues.
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This whole thread should be pinned somewhere. So much good info about Washington unemployment eligibility.
Agreed! Would save a lot of people from having to ask the same questions over and over.
UPDATE: Just filed my claim online and it was actually pretty straightforward. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me to just go for it. Now I wait to see if I get approved!
Great job! You should get some kind of confirmation within a few days. Keep an eye on your online account for any updates.
Awesome! Hope it goes smoothly from here.
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One positive thing about filing during low unemployment - if you do find work quickly, you might not even need many weeks of benefits. But it's still good to have that safety net while you search.
True, hopefully I'll find something soon and won't need benefits for long.
That's the ideal scenario! Benefits are there when you need them, but finding work is obviously the goal.
Just wanted to follow up - if anyone is still having trouble reaching Washington ESD about adjudication or claim status, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Made such a difference in getting actual answers instead of just waiting and wondering.
might have to try this, im getting desperate after weeks of no contact
Good to know there are options when the normal phone system isn't working.
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Good luck OP! Hope you hear something soon. This whole process is stressful enough without having to guess about timelines.
Thanks! I'll update this thread when I get news in case it helps others in the same situation.
Just to close the loop on Claimyr - I've now used it three times and it's worked every time to get me connected to Washington ESD. Really recommend it if you're having trouble reaching them through normal channels.
Thanks for the follow-up! Always good to know what actually works.
Ashley Adams
For anyone still worried about the phone option - seriously don't bother trying to call Washington ESD unless you absolutely have to. The online application is way more efficient and you don't have to deal with busy signals.
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Harper Hill
•Yeah I'm definitely going with the online application after reading all these responses. Thanks everyone!
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Zoe Gonzalez
•And if you do need to call later for any reason, remember that claimyr.com option. Game changer for actually reaching someone.
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Daniel Rogers
One last thing - after you apply online, you should get an email confirmation pretty quickly. If you don't see it within a few hours, check your spam folder before you panic and think the application didn't go through.
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Harper Hill
•Perfect timing on that advice. I'll watch for that confirmation email.
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Aaliyah Reed
•Good point about checking spam. Government emails always seem to end up there for some reason.
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