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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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Just to circle back on the Claimyr thing - it's especially useful if you need to check on your claim status or if anything gets stuck in adjudication. Way better than trying to call the regular number and getting busy signals all day.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully everything goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options.
Yeah I used it when my claim got stuck and it was a lifesaver. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to sort things out.
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I was in the exact same situation last year. Worked part-time retail while collecting unemployment for about 4 months. Just stayed on top of reporting and job searching and everything worked out fine. The extra income really helped during a tough time.
That's reassuring to hear a success story. Did you eventually find full-time work?
Yes! Actually got hired full-time at a different company but the part-time job gave me good recent work experience to put on applications.
If you do run into any issues or have questions after you start working, definitely try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I've heard good things about it from other people dealing with Washington ESD complications.
I bookmarked their website already. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup.
Having a way to actually reach Washington ESD when you need them is invaluable. The regular phone system is basically useless.
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Good luck getting through to them! I've been trying for three weeks. Might have to bite the bullet and use one of those callback services people mentioned.
Seriously, just try Claimyr. I know I mentioned it before but it really does work. You'll get your answers in one call instead of wasting weeks trying to get through.
Yeah I'm starting to think that might be my only option. The regular phone system is completely useless.
Just to summarize for the OP - there's no waiting period to reapply, but you need sufficient wages in your base period. If you're not sure if you qualify, try to get your wage information first before filing. And if you can't get through to Washington ESD, there are services that can help you connect.
Thanks for the summary! This has been really helpful. I think I'll try to get my wage information first before filing anything.
Smart approach. Better to be informed before you file than to deal with complications later.
Emily Sanjay
Anyone know if Washington ESD ever does cost of living adjustments to the maximum benefit amount during the year or is it just once annually?
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StarStrider
•It's adjusted once per year, usually taking effect in January. The 2024 rate of $999 will stay the same until January 2025.
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Jordan Walker
thank you everyone for the info this really helped me understand what to expect from my claim
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Natalie Adams
•No problem! This forum has been super helpful for navigating the unemployment system.
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