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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 good news is that $844 per week is pretty decent for unemployment benefits in Washington. Some states are way lower. Just make sure you're meeting all the requirements to keep getting it.
Yeah, I feel fortunate. I know some people in other states who get much less. I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right.
The key is staying on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. As long as you do that, you should be fine.
Has anyone had success negotiating with employers for severance that doesn't affect unemployment benefits? I'm wondering if there's a way to structure it properly.
That's what I was thinking. I might need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about how my severance will impact my benefits.
Good luck getting through to them! That's exactly the kind of question I needed Claimyr's help with because it's too complex to figure out from their website alone.
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Seems like a few people have had good experiences with that service. I'll keep it in mind.
Yeah, saved me a lot of frustration trying to get through on my own.
The key thing is that Washington ESD has to prove you committed misconduct, not the other way around. Being occasionally late isn't necessarily misconduct unless it was excessive or you ignored direct warnings to improve.
That's good to know. I only had two verbal warnings over several months, and I did try to improve after each one.
That shows good faith effort on your part. Document that when you file your claim.
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One thing nobody mentioned - if you have any questions after filing your initial claim, definitely try calling Washington ESD. But like others said, it's almost impossible to get through. I spent literally days trying to reach someone before I discovered that Claimyr service. Game changer for actually talking to a real person at Washington ESD.
I'm hoping I won't need to call but good to know there are options if I do.
I tried calling for two weeks straight and never got through. Wish I'd known about Claimyr earlier.
Good luck with everything! The first time is always scary but once you get your first payment and get into the routine of weekly claims, it becomes pretty automatic. Just stay on top of your job search requirements and you'll be fine.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel a lot less overwhelmed now.
We've all been there. Unemployment is stressful enough without having to figure out the system on your own.
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good luck with everything! applying for unemployment can feel overwhelming at first but you've got this. and hey, at least you know you qualify now
Thank you! That's exactly what I needed to hear. Time to get this application submitted.
Final reminder: after you file your initial claim, you'll need to file weekly claims every week to keep receiving benefits. Set a reminder on your phone so you don't forget - missed weeks can't be made up later.
Good tip! I'll set up a weekly reminder right now.
Smart thinking. Consistency with weekly claims is super important for keeping your benefits active.
Amun-Ra Azra
Same thing happened to me last year. The determination letter came like 2 weeks after I could already see my benefit amount and start filing weekly claims. Washington ESD's timing on notifications is all over the place.
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Drew Hathaway
•Yeah the paper mail is super slow. Always check your online account first for the most current information.
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Summer Green
If you're still unsure, look at your payment history section too. Even if you haven't been paid yet, approved claims will show pending payments or at least show the weeks you're eligible for benefits.
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Abby Marshall
•Great point, I can see pending payment for last week in my payment history. That's definitely confirmation I'm approved.
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