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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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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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One thing to watch for - make sure your mailing address is correct in your profile. I had a friend whose determination letter got sent to an old address and that delayed everything by another week.
Good reminder! I double-checked my address when I filed but I'll log in and verify it's still correct.
Smart move. Small details like that can cause big headaches if they're wrong.
Overall message for OP - 10 days in is still well within normal processing time. Try to be patient for another week or so before panicking. The system works, it's just slow.
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Good luck with your claim! The waiting is the hardest part but it sounds like you did everything right.
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For complex situations like this, it's really worth talking to someone at Washington ESD directly. I used Claimyr when I had questions about my claim eligibility and they got me through to an agent who could explain the specific rules for my situation. Much better than trying to guess based on general information.
I think I'm going to have to do that. This is too important a decision to make without getting official guidance.
Definitely. The agents can walk through your specific circumstances and tell you exactly what would or wouldn't qualify. Worth getting that clarity before making any irreversible decisions.
Bottom line: if you voluntarily retire, don't count on unemployment benefits. Plan your finances accordingly and explore other options if you're not ready to fully stop working.
Yeah, that's the hard truth I needed to hear. Better to plan around not getting benefits than to be surprised later.
Exactly. Always better to have a conservative financial plan than to count on benefits that might not materialize.
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One more thing - when Washington ESD contacts you during the investigation, be completely honest about what happened. Don't try to make yourself look perfect or bash your former employer. Just tell the truth about the circumstances of your termination.
Good advice. I was wondering how to handle that conversation when it comes.
Just stick to facts and be professional. They're trained to separate misconduct from legitimate business decisions.
I used Claimyr again this week to check on my adjudication status after being fired for performance issues. Much easier than trying to navigate the Washington ESD phone system. Got connected immediately and found out my case should be resolved within the next few days. Highly recommend for anyone needing quick answers.
I keep seeing people mention this service. Might have to try it myself since I can never get through on the phone.
It really works. Check out their demo video to see how simple it is.
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Thanks for posting this question OP, I had no idea about the tax implications either. Going to log in and set up withholding right now.
Glad I'm not the only one who didn't realize this! At least we're figuring it out now instead of next April.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: 1) UI benefits are federally taxable, 2) You can elect to have 10% withheld, 3) You'll get a 1099-G form in January, 4) Consider quarterly payments if you haven't been withholding.
Perfect summary, thanks! This thread has been incredibly helpful.
Bookmarking this thread, great info all around.
Javier Morales
Just filed my claim last week and still waiting to hear back about my benefit amount. How long does it usually take?
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CaptainAwesome
•Usually takes 2-3 weeks to process if there are no issues. You'll get a monetary determination letter with your benefit amount.
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Javier Morales
•Thanks, I'll keep watching for it then.
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Natasha Petrov
The whole system is so confusing. I wish they made it easier to understand how much you'll get before you even apply.
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Connor O'Brien
•That's why the online calculator exists, but I agree the whole process could be more transparent.
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