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Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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 last thing - if you're worried about qualifying, you might want to consider talking to someone at WorkSource. They can help you understand the requirements and might have other resources available if you don't qualify for regular unemployment.
I didn't know WorkSource could help with unemployment questions. I'll look into that too.
WorkSource is actually integrated with the unemployment system now, so they're pretty knowledgeable about the requirements.
Bottom line is that 14 months of total work history should put you in a good position to qualify, assuming your wages were reported correctly and you meet the dollar thresholds. The key is that it's not about one job but your total earnings during the base period.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much better about understanding how it works now.
Glad we could help! Hopefully you won't need to use this information but it's good to know just in case.
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If you end up having trouble reaching Washington ESD for questions, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through on the phone.
Good to hear another positive review. I might need to use that if I run into issues with my claim.
The demo video on their site shows exactly how it works. Much better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
Bottom line - if you've worked and paid into the unemployment system, and you're unemployed or underemployed through no fault of your own, you should definitely apply. The worst case is you don't qualify, but you might be surprised at what you're eligible for.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I think I have enough information now to move forward with filing my claim.
Good luck! The process can seem overwhelming at first but once you get through the initial filing it gets easier.
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Last thing - don't be afraid to ask questions here or on other forums if you get stuck. The unemployment system has a lot of moving parts and everyone's situation is a little different. Better to ask and get it right than make assumptions and mess up your claim.
Definitely! This community seems really helpful. I'll probably be back with more questions once I actually start the process.
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The hardest part for me was waiting for that first payment. Even when everything goes right, it's usually 2-3 weeks before you see money. Try to have some savings or ask family for help to bridge the gap if needed.
Yeah that's the scary part. I have maybe 2 weeks of expenses saved up.
You should be okay if you apply this week and everything processes normally. Just stay on top of your weekly claims.
Laura Lopez
the payment schedule is definitely weekly but man the timing can be unpredictable sometimes, especially around holidays
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Grace Johnson
•Good to know about holidays affecting timing.
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Victoria Brown
Just want to confirm - you file weekly claims but the payment for each week comes about a week later. So there's always about a week lag between filing and getting paid for that week.
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Grace Johnson
•Yes, that matches what everyone else has said. Thanks for the confirmation!
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