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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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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Absolutely. I'm treating unemployment as a temporary bridge while I find my next job. Thanks to everyone who responded - this has been so helpful!
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This whole process seems way more complicated than it needs to be. Why can't they just have a simple form that says 'I'm moving but want to keep my benefits' instead of making us figure it out ourselves?
EXACTLY! The whole system is unnecessarily complex. Should be much more straightforward.
I mean, it's government bureaucracy - when is it ever simple? At least there are resources like Claimyr now to help navigate it.
Final thought from someone who's been through this process - just be proactive about communication with Washington ESD. Update your info early, keep good records, and don't wait until there's a problem to reach out. It's much easier to prevent issues than fix them later.
Perfect advice! I'll definitely be proactive about everything. Thanks again everyone for all the help!
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Been there! Started part-time work 3 weeks into my unemployment claim. Washington ESD was totally fine with it. They actually have a whole section on their website about working while collecting benefits. Check out the 'Working While Receiving Benefits' page - it explains everything clearly.
I'll check that page out. Having official documentation would make me feel more confident about taking the job.
The bottom line is Washington ESD wants people to work. Part-time work shows you're motivated and actively trying to improve your situation. As long as you report everything honestly and keep looking for full-time work, you'll be fine. Don't let fear of losing benefits keep you from earning extra income.
Thank you everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about taking the part-time job now.
Glad we could help! Just remember - honesty is key. Report everything accurately and you'll have no problems.
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COVID unemployment was a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Don't expect anything like that again unless there's another global pandemic. But regular benefits should still help you get by while job hunting.
Makes sense. I'm just glad there's something available while I look for work.
Exactly the right attitude. Use it as a bridge to your next opportunity, not a long-term solution.
One more thing - if you run into any problems with your claim, don't wait around hoping it fixes itself. The sooner you address issues with Washington ESD, the faster they get resolved. I learned this the hard way.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly. Most do if you have straightforward employment history.
And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD quickly for any reason, that Claimyr service is there as an option. Much better than the endless phone runaround most people experience.
Connor Murphy
One last tip - if you're still employed but worried about a potential layoff, you can always call Washington ESD ahead of time to get your eligibility verified. Though good luck getting through on the phone without help...
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Carmen Sanchez
•This is exactly when something like Claimyr comes in handy. Getting proactive answers before you actually need to file can save a lot of stress later.
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Luca Ricci
•Good idea! Better to know ahead of time rather than find out after the fact that there might be issues.
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Yara Nassar
Hope this helps and hopefully you won't need to use this information! But if you do, at least you'll know what to expect from the process.
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Luca Ricci
•Thanks! Fingers crossed I won't need it, but I definitely feel more prepared now if the situation comes up.
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