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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 more vote for filing immediately! I was laid off on a Friday and filed that same day. Had my first payment within 10 days. The key is not to overthink it - just file as soon as you're eligible.
10 days is pretty fast! Gives me hope that I won't be waiting too long for my first payment.
Yeah, I was surprised how quick it was. I think filing immediately and having all my info correct helped speed things up.
Last thing I'll add - if you run into any problems during the application process or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD afterward, don't give up after a few failed phone calls. Keep trying different times of day, or look into services like Claimyr that can help you get through to an actual person.
This is so true. I almost gave up trying to reach them about a question on my claim. Finally got through and it was a simple fix that took 5 minutes once I talked to the right person.
Exactly! Most issues are pretty straightforward once you can actually talk to someone who knows the system.
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Good luck OP! Hopefully Extended Benefits will be available and you'll have more time to find the right job instead of having to take just anything out of desperation.
Thanks! That's exactly what I'm hoping for - more time to find something that's actually a good fit rather than just any job.
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Don't let the complexity discourage you from applying if you think you might qualify. The benefits can really help while you're looking for a new job. Just make sure you understand all the requirements and follow them carefully to avoid any issues.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Hope your claim gets approved quickly.
If you run into any issues during the application process or need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, 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.
I bookmarked their site just in case I need it. Hopefully the application process goes smoothly though.
Definitely worth having as a backup option. Their video demo explains exactly how it works if you want to check it out first.
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Final advice for everyone: always read each question on your weekly claim carefully, keep detailed records of your job search activities in WorkSourceWA, and don't hesitate to appeal if you believe a disqualification is wrong. Most mistakes can be corrected through the appeal process.
Thank you so much for all the detailed explanations! This thread has been incredibly helpful.
Agreed, this is exactly the kind of information Washington ESD should provide upfront instead of making people figure it out the hard way.
Bookmarking this thread in case I run into the same issue. The weekly claims process is way more complicated than it should be.
Right? I wish they had better explanations of what each question means before you answer.
At least now I know that one disqualified week won't ruin my whole claim. That was my biggest worry.
PixelPrincess
I tried using Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit amount and it was worth every penny. Got connected to an actual person at Washington ESD who walked me through the whole calculation. Way better than trying to figure it out from their confusing website.
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Keisha Thompson
•How much does Claimyr cost? I'm trying to watch my spending since I just lost my job.
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PixelPrincess
•It's really reasonable considering how much time and frustration it saves. Check out their website at claimyr.com for current pricing. For me it was totally worth it to get real answers instead of guessing.
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Omar Farouk
Final tip - when you do get your first payment, it'll come on a debit card from Bank of America unless you set up direct deposit. The card has fees for certain transactions so definitely set up direct deposit to avoid those charges.
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Keisha Thompson
•Good to know! I'll make sure to set up direct deposit when I file my claim. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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Omar Farouk
•No problem! Filing for unemployment can be overwhelming but once you get through the initial process it's pretty straightforward. Good luck with your claim and your job search!
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