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Just want to mention again that if anyone needs to actually talk to a Washington ESD representative about their claim, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for me. Got through to someone in 20 minutes instead of calling all day.
Bottom line - stick with your unemployment benefits if you're eligible and looking for work. That's probably your best option financially and it's designed for exactly your situation.
This thread was really helpful for me too! I'm in a similar situation and wasn't sure about eligibility. Thanks for asking the question OP.
Final tip: when you do get through, ask the agent for their direct extension or supervisor contact if possible. Some agents will give you a way to reach them directly if you need follow-up help. Not all will do this but it's worth asking.
Thanks everyone for all the help and phone numbers. I'm going to try the adjudication line first thing tomorrow morning. If that doesn't work I'll probably give that Claimyr service a try since so many people here said it worked for them. Will update if I get through!
Thanks for starting this thread! I learned a lot from reading everyone's responses. I'm in a similar situation and now feel more confident about applying.
Final tip - if you do apply and get approved, set up direct deposit right away. Paper checks take forever to arrive and can get lost in the mail.
Javier Mendoza
Remember that adjudication delays are normal right now. My friend's took 7 weeks but eventually got approved and received all the back pay. Just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient.
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Amara Adeyemi
•That's reassuring to hear. I was starting to worry that the delay meant something was wrong with my claim.
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Javier Mendoza
•Nope, they're just backed up. As long as you provided all the required information, it should eventually process.
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Emma Thompson
hang in there, it's a rough system but once you get the hang of it and your claim is approved, it does provide some financial relief while you're job hunting
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Amara Adeyemi
•Thank you everyone for all the advice and support. I feel much more confident about dealing with this now.
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Giovanni Gallo
•You've got this! Feel free to come back if you run into any other issues.
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