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definitely try claimyr if you need to talk to someone at washington esd. i was skeptical at first but it actually worked when i needed to get through about my pending claim. saved me probably hours of calling and getting busy signals
Good to know there are options if I do need to call. Hoping I won't need to but nice to have a backup plan.
exactly, hope you dont need it but if you do its there
The waiting is definitely the hardest part. Try to stay busy with job searching and other productive activities while you wait. The determination will come when it comes, and stressing about it won't make it happen faster.
You're absolutely right. I should focus on things I can control rather than obsessing over the claim status. Thanks for the reminder!
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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.
Good point. Always helpful to have backup options when dealing with government agencies.
Right, especially during high-volume periods when everyone's trying to call Washington ESD at once.
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.
Agreed! It's amazing how one event can have such far-reaching consequences that we still see today.
Absolutely. The crash reshaped everything about how we think about unemployment and economic policy.
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To summarize for anyone reading this later: Yes, you can potentially file for both unemployment and disability simultaneously in Washington, but you must genuinely meet the requirements for both programs. Key points: 1) You must be able to perform some type of work for unemployment, 2) Document all medical limitations and job search activities, 3) Be prepared for extra scrutiny from Washington ESD, 4) Consider timing of when disability vs. unemployment situations arose, 5) Keep detailed records of everything.
This is exactly the kind of summary I needed. Thank you everyone for all the advice and information!
Great summary! This should help a lot of people in similar situations.
UPDATE: I ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got through to a Washington ESD agent. They explained that I can file for unemployment now while my disability application is pending, as long as I'm honest about my work limitations and only apply for jobs I can actually do with my back injury. Going to start my UI claim tomorrow and document everything carefully. Thanks everyone for the help!
Perfect approach. You're being honest about your limitations while still meeting the available for work requirement. Good luck with both applications!
Nice! It's refreshing to hear about someone actually getting helpful information from Washington ESD instead of getting the runaround.
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Just want to say this thread was super helpful when I was waiting for mine last month. The 7-10 day timeline is pretty accurate in my experience.
Glad it helped! Hopefully my experience can help the next person who's waiting too.
One more thing - make sure you keep your debit card info secure. There have been some scams targeting unemployment recipients lately.
Thanks for the warning. What kind of scams should I watch out for?
Mostly fake texts or emails asking for your card info. Washington ESD or Bank of America will never ask for that stuff over text or email.
Isabella Costa
The bottom line is that Washington ESD denies claims for tons of reasons, some fair and some not so much. The good news is that you can appeal almost any denial decision. Don't give up after the first 'no' - many people win their appeals even after losing initially.
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Klaus Schmidt
•This gives me hope. I'm definitely going to appeal and try to gather more evidence about the hostile work environment.
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Malik Jenkins
•Good luck! The appeal process can be stressful but it's worth fighting for your benefits if you believe you deserve them.
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Freya Andersen
Also remember that even if your appeal takes months, if you win you'll get back pay for all the weeks you were denied. So keep filing your weekly claims and keep track of your job search activities during the whole process.
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Klaus Schmidt
•I didn't know about the back pay! That's definitely motivation to keep fighting this.
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Eduardo Silva
•Yep, they'll pay you retroactively if your appeal succeeds. Just make sure you don't miss any weekly claim filings or you could lose those weeks permanently.
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