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Update on my situation - I finally got through to someone at Washington ESD using that Claimyr service. Turns out my claim was approved but there was a delay in the system updating. Sometimes you really do need to talk to a person to get the real status.
Less than 24 hours. Much better than the weeks I spent trying to call myself.
Glad it worked out for you! Sometimes these systems just need a human touch to get things moving.
Remember that while you're waiting for your claim decision, you should still be actively job searching and keeping track of your activities. Washington requires documentation of your job search efforts.
Good reminder. I've already started applying to other retail positions and keeping a log of everything.
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The Washington ESD system is just broken half the time. I gave up and went back to the debit card after trying for months to set up direct deposit.
That's frustrating but I don't blame you. Sometimes you have to pick your battles.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I'm going to try the Claimyr service since a few people had success with it. Will update if I get it figured out.
Good luck! Hope you get it sorted out soon.
Let us know how it goes. This thread has been really helpful for understanding all the different issues people run into.
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Another thing about those 26 weeks - if you earn too much in part-time work while collecting, it can extend your claim duration but reduce weekly payments. There's a formula for how much you can earn before it affects benefits.
Potentially yes, but you have to report all earnings and the math gets complicated. Might be worth asking Washington ESD about the earnings rules.
This is exactly the kind of question where Claimyr could help - getting through to an agent who can explain the earnings rules specific to your situation.
Bottom line for planning purposes - assume 26 weeks maximum, start job searching immediately, and don't count on extensions. That's the safest way to approach it. The benefits are there to help bridge you to new employment, not as long-term income replacement.
Makes sense. Thanks everyone for all the detailed info - this really helped me understand what I'm looking at.
Good luck with your claim and job search! Construction market should pick up in spring if you don't find something before then.
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One more tip - set up direct deposit when you file your claim. Paper checks take longer and can get lost in the mail. Direct deposit is usually processed within 2-3 business days.
Good to know. I definitely want to get paid as fast as possible once I'm approved.
Final reminder that benefit amounts can change if you have any earnings during the week. Even small amounts of work need to be reported on your weekly claim or you could face an overpayment later.
yeah i had to pay back money because i didnt report some odd jobs i did. they eventually find out everything
I'll make sure to report everything. The last thing I need is to owe them money back.
Mateo Perez
The most important thing is to respond within the deadline. Whether you appeal, request a waiver, or set up a payment plan, don't let the 30-day deadline pass. That's when you lose most of your options.
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Oliver Weber
•I'll definitely respond before the deadline. I'm going to try to call them this week to get more information about what exactly happened.
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Mateo Perez
•Good plan. And if you can't get through by calling, consider using a service like Claimyr that can help you reach an agent faster.
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Aisha Rahman
Used Claimyr myself when I had overpayment questions. Really helped to actually speak with a Washington ESD representative who could look at my specific case and explain the calculations. Much better than trying to interpret the confusing letters they send out.
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Oliver Weber
•I think I'm going to have to try that. I've been trying to call for days with no luck.
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Aisha Rahman
•It's worth it to get clear answers. The uncertainty is probably worse than knowing exactly what you're dealing with.
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