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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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Also remember that you can work part-time while collecting unemployment as long as you report it properly. Your benefits will be reduced but you might still receive some money.
That's good to know in case I find temporary work while job searching.
Just make sure to report ALL earnings, even small amounts. Washington ESD checks with employers and tax records.
The bottom line is you sound like you qualify based on what you've described. Don't overthink it - just apply and let Washington ESD make the determination. Better to apply and find out than to assume you don't qualify.
You're right. I'm going to start the application process today. Thanks again everyone!
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Just wanted to follow up - that Claimyr service was super helpful. They confirmed that Extended Benefits aren't currently active in Washington state, so regular UI really is all that's available right now. At least I have definitive info instead of wondering.
Thanks for the update! That's exactly the kind of clear information I needed. Guess it's time to get more aggressive with the job search.
Final advice: document everything from your job search, keep your resume updated, and don't let the stress paralyze you. The job market is tough but not impossible. Many people in your situation have found work - you can too.
Thank you everyone for all the advice and reality checks. Time to buckle down and make this last stretch of benefits count.
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Final advice - start the process today if you can. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits. And don't be afraid to ask questions here if you get stuck. Most of us have been through this process and are happy to help.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about tackling this now.
Good luck! The first time is always the most overwhelming but you've got this.
Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims even if your initial claim is still being processed. You don't want to miss any weeks once you're approved.
So I file weekly claims before I even know if I'm approved?
Yes, you can file weekly claims while your initial claim is pending. That way if you're approved, you'll get paid for all those weeks retroactively.
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Final plug for Claimyr since it helped me so much - if anyone gets stuck with questions about their waiting period or claim status, definitely check out their service. Sometimes talking to an actual person at Washington ESD makes all the difference.
Is this like a calling service or what exactly do they do?
They help you get through to Washington ESD agents when you can't reach them through normal channels. Super helpful when you're stuck.
Hope this thread helped clear up the waiting period confusion. It's one of those Washington ESD policies that catches everyone off guard the first time. Just remember - file your weekly claims consistently, serve your waiting period, and keep looking for work. The system works if you follow the rules.
Definitely helped! Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain things clearly.
Great summary. This should be pinned for future reference.
Ravi Choudhury
One more thing - that Claimyr service seems legit based on multiple people mentioning success with it. Might be worth bookmarking for anyone dealing with Washington ESD contact issues.
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Freya Andersen
•Good point. Always helpful to have backup options when dealing with government agencies.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Right, especially during high-volume periods when everyone's trying to call Washington ESD at once.
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Omar Farouk
Great thread! The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was definitely the key event that caused the rapid unemployment surge. Everything else flowed from that initial shock to the system.
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AstroAdventurer
•Agreed! It's amazing how one event can have such far-reaching consequences that we still see today.
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Omar Farouk
•Absolutely. The crash reshaped everything about how we think about unemployment and economic policy.
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