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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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For what it's worth, I also had success with that Claimyr service when I needed to talk to someone at Washington ESD about my severance situation. Way better than the endless phone tree. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clarity on your specific circumstances.
I think I'm going to try it. This thread has been helpful but I still have questions about my particular severance package.
Good call. Reddit advice is great for general guidance but every severance agreement is a little different.
Bottom line - file now, report honestly, expect delays if you're getting ongoing severance payments. The Washington ESD system isn't perfect but it works if you follow the rules and are patient with the process.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to file my claim today and just be completely honest about my severance situation.
Smart move. Good luck with the job search too - hopefully you'll find something before the severance even runs out.
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the payment schedule is definitely weekly but man the timing can be unpredictable sometimes, especially around holidays
Good to know about holidays affecting timing.
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My theory is that they make it deliberately difficult to discourage people from filing claims. The harder it is, the fewer people will stick with it through the whole process.
That's pretty cynical but honestly it makes sense. I know several people who just gave up trying.
I almost gave up too until someone told me about Claimyr. Finally got my claim resolved after 2 months of trying on my own.
The lack of transparency is what gets me. They'll put a hold on your claim but won't tell you specifically what they need or how long it will take. Just 'under review' forever.
Yes! And then when you ask for an update they act like you're being unreasonable for wanting to know the status of your own claim.
The worst part is when they ask for additional information but don't specify exactly what format they want it in, so you submit something and then they reject it.
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For what it's worth, 26 weeks is actually pretty standard. Most states offer between 12-26 weeks, so Washington is on the higher end. Could be worse.
thats good to know. i was worried 26 weeks wasnt enough time but sounds like were lucky compared to other places
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum in Washington, no exceptions unless there's a federal extension program (which there isn't right now). Use the time wisely to find good work, meet all the job search requirements, and file your weekly claims on time. Good luck everyone!
Thanks to everyone who answered! This thread was super helpful. Time to update my resume and start applying seriously.
Same here. At least now I know exactly what I'm working with time-wise.
Malik Thomas
Just want to add that if you're working for temp agencies or doing gig work, make sure those earnings are actually reported to Washington ESD. Sometimes that income doesn't count toward your base period if it's not properly reported as covered employment.
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Amara Okafor
•Good point! Both my jobs are regular W-2 employment so I think I'm okay there.
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NeonNebula
•Yeah 1099 work usually doesn't count unless you've been paying into the system voluntarily
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Isabella Costa
Thanks everyone for all the info in this thread! Really cleared up my confusion about the work requirements. Seems like the key thing is having enough total earnings in your base period, not how many hours per week you worked.
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Amara Okafor
•Exactly! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about understanding the requirements now.
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Giovanni Colombo
•Glad we could help clarify things. The earnings requirement is definitely the main hurdle for most people.
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