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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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One more thing - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD and can't get through, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is legit. Used it myself when I had an overpayment issue that needed sorting out. Got connected to an agent same day after weeks of trying on my own.
Good to hear another positive review of that service. Definitely keeping it in mind if I run into problems.
Yeah, sometimes you just need to talk to a real person and their regular phone system makes that nearly impossible.
Honestly, don't get too caught up in economic statistics. Focus on your personal situation - file your claim, follow the requirements, and start job hunting immediately. The unemployment rate will take care of itself.
You're absolutely right. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and perspective!
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To summarize for you: File your initial claim at secure.esd.wa.gov immediately, register with WorkSourceWA, start filing weekly claims every Sunday, and keep track of your job search activities. Since you were laid off due to budget cuts, you should have no problem qualifying. Good luck with your job search!
Perfect summary! I really appreciate everyone's help. Feeling much more confident about this now.
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Final advice - bookmark the Washington ESD website and check your account regularly. They'll post updates about your claim status and any actions you need to take.
Will do. This thread has been super helpful, thanks everyone!
Glad we could help! And remember, if you do run into issues reaching Washington ESD by phone later, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com is there as a backup option. Good luck with your claim!
Appreciate it! Hopefully I won't need to call them but good to know there are options if I do.
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The key thing is to be completely honest on your application and weekly claims. Most disqualifications happen because people try to hide something or don't understand the rules. When in doubt, call and ask - which is where services like Claimyr can help since the regular phone lines are impossible to get through.
This has been really helpful. I feel like I have a better understanding now of what to avoid.
Same here. I was worried about nothing apparently. My situation should qualify fine.
Just remember that even if you get disqualified initially, you can often appeal if you think it was wrong. The appeals process exists for a reason and sometimes the initial determination is based on incomplete information.
How do you start an appeal? Is there a time limit?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file an appeal. There's a form you can submit online or by mail.
Yuki Nakamura
If you're still having trouble with payment timing or delays, seriously consider using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about a payment that never showed up. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to figure out what's going on.
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Ravi Malhotra
•I think I'm going to try it if my next payment is delayed. The uncertainty is driving me crazy.
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Yuki Nakamura
•It's definitely worth it for peace of mind. Much better than wondering what's wrong with your claim.
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Freya Christensen
Final summary for payment timing: File your weekly claim by Sunday night, expect payment Tuesday-Thursday if there are no issues. Delays usually mean Washington ESD is reviewing something in your claim. Stay consistent with your answers and job search activities to avoid unnecessary delays.
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Ravi Malhotra
•Perfect summary, thank you! This gives me realistic expectations for when to expect payments.
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Chloe Davis
•And remember, if you consistently have delays, there's probably an underlying issue that needs to be addressed with Washington ESD directly.
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