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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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The whole base period thing tripped me up when I first applied. I kept thinking it was about the most recent work, but it's actually about specific calendar quarters that might not include your most recent employment.
Yeah that's confusing! Like if you file in January, your base period doesn't include any of the work you did in October, November, or December of the previous year.
Exactly! That's why the alternate base period exists - to capture more recent wages if you don't qualify under the regular base period.
I wish they made this information clearer upfront. I wasted so much time trying to figure out if I qualified when I could have just filed and found out quickly through the system.
The ESD website has gotten better over the years but it's still pretty confusing to navigate. Sometimes calling is your best bet if you can actually get through.
That's where services like Claimyr come in handy - when you need to talk to a real person but can't get through the regular phone lines. Saved me so much frustration.
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The main thing to remember is that unemployment pay is temporary income replacement, not permanent support. It's designed to help you while you actively search for new employment. Make sure you're genuinely looking for work and following all the rules.
Definitely understand that. I want to get back to work as soon as possible, this is just to help me get by in the meantime.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. I'll make sure to keep track of all my tip income and be ready for the job search requirements. Hopefully the process goes smoothly but good to know about resources like Claimyr if I need help reaching Washington ESD.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues.
You've got this! Just stay organized and follow the rules and you should be fine.
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The most important thing is just to get started. Don't overthink it - the system will walk you through most of the steps. I was so intimidated when I first had to file but it's really not as complicated as it seems once you get going.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to go file my claim right now. Wish me luck!
Good luck! And remember to file those weekly claims every week - that's the key to actually getting your benefits.
One last thing - if you run into problems reaching Washington ESD by phone, that Claimyr service really does work. I used it twice when I had issues and both times got connected to an agent who could actually help me. Worth trying if you get stuck.
Seconding this - used Claimyr when my claim was stuck and finally got answers. The regular phone system is just impossible to get through.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Thanks again everyone!
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If you need to check on your adjudication status, that's another thing where talking to an actual Washington ESD agent can be really helpful. They can tell you exactly what's holding up your claim.
Yeah I might need to try that Claimyr thing you mentioned if this drags on much longer. Getting really anxious about paying bills.
Evelyn Kelly
Don't forget about taxes! Your part-time earnings plus unemployment benefits might put you in a different tax bracket. Keep track for next year.
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Evelyn Kelly
•Yeah it gets complicated. Consider having taxes withheld from your unemployment benefits if you're not already.
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Paloma Clark
•Good advice. I got hit with a big tax bill last year because I didn't plan ahead.
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Heather Tyson
The important thing is being honest on your weekly claims. Report everything, let Washington ESD do the calculations, and don't try to game the system. It's not worth the risk.
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Raul Neal
•Good choice! Part-time work can be a great way to transition back to full-time employment while still having some income security.
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Jenna Sloan
•Agreed. Plus it looks better to future employers if you're working rather than just collecting unemployment.
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