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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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If you do end up needing to file and run into problems reaching Washington ESD, seriously consider using Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it really works. Saved me so much frustration trying to get through on the phone.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Sounds like multiple people have had good experiences with it.
Same here - wish I'd known about services like that when I was dealing with my claim. Would have saved me hours of calling.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading - you need wages in at least 2 quarters of your base period, meet the minimum dollar amounts, and have lost your job through no fault of your own. Pretty straightforward if you've been working regularly.
Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the requirements.
Agreed, lots of good info here. Always nice when people share their knowledge and experiences.
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If you're really struggling financially while waiting, look into local food banks and assistance programs. Don't wait until you're completely broke to ask for help.
Thankfully I have a small emergency fund, but good advice for others who might be in tighter spots.
United Way has a great resource finder if anyone needs help locating assistance programs in their area.
Bottom line - plan for 3-4 weeks from filing to first payment for a typical case. Could be shorter if you're lucky, could be longer if there are complications. Just keep filing those weekly claims no matter what!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much better prepared now for what to expect.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it processes quickly and smoothly for you.
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If you need to contact Washington ESD for any reason and can't get through their regular phone lines, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of frustration when I needed help with my adjudication issue.
I'll bookmark that in case I need it. Hopefully I won't but good to have as backup.
Smart to have a backup plan. Their phone system can be really frustrating when you actually need help.
Remember that your benefits are taxable income, so you might want to have taxes withheld or set aside money for tax time. You can elect to have federal taxes withheld when you set up your claim.
Oh I didn't think about taxes! I'll make sure to have some withheld.
Yeah learned that the hard way my first time. Owed money at tax time because I didn't plan for it.
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One thing nobody mentioned - make sure your address is updated in the system if you've moved recently. They mail important documents and if they can't reach you it can cause delays.
I just moved last month, thanks for reminding me to update that!
been on unemployment twice and honestly the hardest part is just getting started. once you figure out the routine it becomes pretty automatic
That's reassuring to hear. I'm hoping I won't need it for too long but at least I'll know the process now.
yeah just take it one week at a time and don't overthink it. you'll be fine
Yara Nassar
This thread is really helpful. I got an overpayment notice last month and was too scared to even open it. Now I know I should actually investigate instead of just assuming it's correct.
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Dmitry Ivanov
•Absolutely investigate. These notices are frequently incorrect or inflated.
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Giovanni Marino
•Don't be scared like I was. There are people who can help you figure it out.
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StarGazer101
Been following this thread - really good info here. Washington ESD overpayment calculations are notorious for being confusing and sometimes wrong. Everyone should verify before paying.
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Giovanni Marino
•Thanks! I learned so much from everyone's responses. This community is really helpful.
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StarGazer101
•That's what we're here for. Dealing with unemployment issues is stressful enough without having to figure everything out alone.
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