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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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- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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My advice is to call ESD directly if you have questions about your specific benefit amount. The general information online helps but every case is a little different.
That's exactly why services like Claimyr are so helpful. They handle all the phone calling frustration for you so you can actually talk to someone at ESD when you need to.
I might have to try that if I run into problems with my next claim. The phone system at ESD is absolutely terrible.
Bottom line - file your claim as soon as you can and don't worry too much about the exact dollar amount until you get your determination letter. The most important thing is getting the process started and making sure you do everything they require to keep getting benefits each week.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and just see what happens. This has been really helpful to understand what to expect.
You're welcome! Feel free to post again if you run into any issues with your claim. Lots of people here have been through the process and can help.
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Thanks for posting this question. I'm in a similar situation with about 5 weeks left on my claim. It's helpful to know definitively that there aren't extensions available right now, even though it's not the answer I was hoping for.
Yeah, it's disappointing but at least we know where we stand. Good luck with your search!
Thanks, same to you! Maybe we'll both find something in these next few weeks.
One last suggestion - if you haven't already, make sure your LinkedIn profile is completely up to date and you're actively networking. Sometimes opportunities come from connections rather than job postings.
Good point. I've been focusing mostly on job boards but I should be more active on LinkedIn and reaching out to my network.
Networking is huge. A lot of jobs never even get posted publicly.
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glad this thread exists, i'm in almost the same boat and was totally confused about the rules
Hope it helps! There's definitely more people in our situation than I realized.
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For anyone who can't get through to Washington ESD by phone to ask about taxes, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for me. Got connected to an agent in under 10 minutes last week when I had questions about my claim.
I keep seeing people mention this service. Might be worth trying since I can never get through on my own.
Bottom line - unemployment is taxable federally but not in Washington state since we don't have state income tax. Set up the 10% withholding to avoid a surprise at tax time. Simple as that.
Thanks everyone for the advice. I'm going to log in and set up withholding right now.
Smart move. Better to get smaller payments now than owe a bunch later.
Nalani Liu
If you're really stressed about timing, you might want to look into local food banks or emergency assistance programs while you wait. It can take the pressure off a bit.
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Axel Bourke
•Good suggestion. The waiting period can be really tough financially.
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Demi Lagos
•I hadn't thought of that. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's an option.
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Aidan Percy
Just remember that even if your claim takes a while to process, you'll get paid retroactively for all the weeks you filed (except the waiting week). So don't give up!
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Demi Lagos
•That's really good to know! I was worried about losing out on weeks while waiting.
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Fernanda Marquez
•Exactly! As long as you keep filing those weekly claims, you'll get paid for all eligible weeks once it's approved.
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