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Keep your chin up! I know it's stressful but something will come through. Just keep applying and following up on applications.
Thanks for the encouragement. Some days it feels hopeless but I'm trying to stay positive.
Yeah, we're all in this together. Just have to keep pushing through.
Final advice - keep filing your weekly claims even if your balance is getting low. Sometimes there are small adjustments or corrections that can add a few more weeks. And definitely stay on top of the Extended Benefits status in case it gets triggered.
Will do. Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'll keep checking the Washington ESD website for updates.
Good luck with your job search! And seriously consider using Claimyr if you need to talk to Washington ESD about anything.
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This thread has been really helpful. I was completely clueless about unemployment benefit amounts before reading through all these responses.
Glad we could help! The Washington ESD system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's more manageable.
One last tip - keep detailed records of everything if you do file a claim. Job search activities, benefit payments, any correspondence with Washington ESD. It'll save you headaches if any issues come up later.
Will do, thanks for the reminder. Documentation seems to be key with any government program.
So true! I learned that lesson the hard way when I had to appeal an overpayment notice last year.
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just chiming in to say the claimyr thing works. used it couple weeks ago when i couldn't get through about my weekly claim issue. saved me hours of calling
That settles it, I'm definitely trying it if I don't hear back soon
yeah definitely worth it when you're stuck and need to talk to someone
Hope this thread helped clarify things! The key takeaway is that Washington ESD claim processing operates independently of unemployment rates. Focus on following up on your specific case rather than worrying about economic factors.
Definitely helped! I feel much less confused about the whole situation now
Great! Good luck with getting your adjudication resolved
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For anyone trying to reach Washington ESD about unreported wages, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. They got me through to an agent who walked me through exactly what documentation I needed to send. Saved me weeks of trying to call on my own.
Did they help you actually resolve the issue or just get you connected?
They just handle getting you connected to an actual Washington ESD agent. Once you're on the phone, you deal directly with the state employee. But that's the hard part - actually getting through to someone who can help.
UPDATE: I finally got through to Washington ESD after using Claimyr. The agent was actually really helpful and explained that since I'm self-reporting the unreported wages, it's just going to be treated as an overpayment. I have to pay back $85 (the amount I shouldn't have received for that week) but no penalties or fraud charges. Huge relief!
About 2 weeks total. Most of that was waiting for them to review my case after I submitted the wage documentation. The actual phone call with the agent only took about 15 minutes.
This gives me so much hope. I'm going to try Claimyr today and hopefully get this resolved quickly like you did.
Paolo Marino
Bottom line - the main requirements are having sufficient wages in your base period, losing your job through no fault of your own, being able and available for work, and actively searching for jobs. Everything else is details that Washington ESD will help you figure out once you apply.
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QuantumQuest
•This whole thread has been super helpful. I think I'm ready to start the application process now. Thanks everyone!
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Amina Bah
•Good luck! Don't stress too much about it - the application will walk you through everything step by step.
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Oliver Becker
Just remember to keep copies of everything you submit and document all your job search activities from day one. Being organized will save you headaches later if they ask for documentation.
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QuantumQuest
•Great advice. I'll start a folder right away for all my unemployment paperwork.
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