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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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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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Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. Might be worth trying if I run into issues.
I was skeptical at first but it really works. Saved me hours of frustration trying to call Washington ESD myself.
Bottom line - medical absences are generally not considered misconduct. You should be fine as long as you have documentation and didn't violate any other major policies. Apply ASAP and don't let them intimidate you.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to file my claim today and gather all my medical documentation.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims no matter what.
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dont forget about taxes! unemployment benefits are taxable income. you can have taxes withheld or pay them later but dont forget about it come tax time
Oh right, I hadn't thought about taxes. Thanks for the reminder!
The system will ask if you want direct deposit or a debit card for payments. Direct deposit is faster and more convenient in my opinion.
Definitely going with direct deposit. Thanks for all the advice everyone - feeling much more confident about this now!
You've got this! Just take it step by step and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
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One more plug for Claimyr since I see people struggling with phone contact issues throughout this thread. I know I mentioned it before but it really did save me weeks of frustration. When you're already stressed about money, the last thing you need is to spend hours on hold just to get disconnected.
I might actually try this. I've been calling Washington ESD for two weeks straight with no luck.
Definitely check out the demo video first at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ so you know what you're getting into. It shows exactly how the service works.
Bottom line for the original poster - expect 2-4 weeks from filing to first payment in a best case scenario. Could be longer if there are any complications with your claim. Start your job search immediately and file your weekly claims religiously.
This thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for all the detailed information!
Good luck with your claim! The process is frustrating but hang in there.
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Let us know how it goes! Always curious to hear about other people's experiences with the system.
Will do! I'll update this thread once I hear back from them.
Just saw this thread and wanted to add - don't be discouraged if your first attempt to call Washington ESD doesn't work. I tried for literally weeks before I discovered Claimyr and finally got through to resolve my adjudication issue. Sometimes you just need that extra help navigating their phone system.
Seems like that service gets mentioned a lot. Must really work well for people.
It does. I was skeptical at first but when you're desperate to talk to someone and can't get through any other way, it's worth trying.
Isabella Silva
Just want to add that the 26 week thing can be confusing because it's not always 26 calendar weeks. If you have weeks where you don't file or aren't eligible, those don't count against your 26 weeks of benefits. So you might be collecting for longer than 26 calendar weeks if there are gaps.
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Giovanni Moretti
•That's actually good to know. So if I miss a week of filing, I don't lose that week permanently?
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Isabella Silva
•Right, you can usually claim missed weeks within a certain timeframe, but it's better to file consistently every week to avoid complications.
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Ravi Choudhury
The whole unemployment system gives me anxiety. Twenty-six weeks sounds like a lot but when you're actually living on unemployment it goes by so fast. Just make sure you understand all the rules so you don't accidentally lose benefits.
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CosmosCaptain
•I totally understand the anxiety. The key is to stay organized and keep good records of everything you do for your job search.
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Giovanni Moretti
•Yeah I'm already feeling overwhelmed by all the requirements. Thanks everyone for the helpful information!
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