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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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I'm dealing with an overpayment issue right now and Washington ESD wants money back. Still having trouble reaching someone to explain it properly. Might try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier.
Definitely worth trying claimyr.com for overpayment questions. Those are complicated issues that really need to be discussed with an actual Washington ESD representative.
Overpayments can often be appealed if there was an error in the original determination. Make sure you understand why they say you were overpaid before agreeing to pay anything back.
Thanks everyone for explaining this! I feel much better understanding that my benefits are coming from insurance my employer already paid for, not like I'm taking charity or anything.
Exactly! You earned those benefits through your work history. It's insurance that was paid on your behalf.
Don't feel bad about collecting unemployment when you're eligible. That's exactly what the system was designed for.
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This thread has been super helpful. I was stressing about not having worked long enough but now I understand it's about wages over quarters, not just months at one job. Thanks everyone!
Glad we could help clarify! The Washington ESD system isn't as straightforward as it could be, but once you understand the base period concept, it makes more sense.
Same here, I was worried about the same thing. Good to know part-time work over a longer period can still qualify you.
Just want to add that if anyone is still having trouble reaching Washington ESD to verify their work history, I also used Claimyr recently and it worked great. Finally got to talk to someone after weeks of busy signals.
How does that service work exactly? Do they just keep calling for you?
They have a system that navigates the phone menu and waits in queue for you, then connects you when an agent is available. Way better than sitting on hold for hours yourself.
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update: just saw several new job postings today advertising the new minimum wage as a selling point. seems like some employers are actually using it to attract workers
That's encouraging! It sounds like the wage increase might actually help with job searching.
Smart employers know that advertising competitive wages helps them stand out in job postings. It's good marketing for them.
Final thought - if you're concerned about your specific situation, it might be worth speaking with a career counselor at WorkSourceWA. They can help you strategize your job search approach during this transition period.
Great suggestion! I'll look into scheduling an appointment with them.
WorkSourceWA counselors are really helpful and they have current data on local job market trends. Definitely worth the time.
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The whole system would be so much easier if they just had better customer service and clearer information. Most of the confusion comes from not understanding the process.
exactly!! like why is it so hard to explain that you file weekly but get paid bi-weekly?
Agreed. The process itself isn't that complicated once you understand it, but the communication could be much better.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about the process now. Going to set up those notifications and make sure I understand the job search requirements too.
Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you have more questions as you go through the process.
Good luck! It gets easier once you get into the routine of it.
Dmitry Volkov
fingers crossed your payment comes through soon! the stress of waiting is real
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Luca Russo
•Thanks! Everyone here has been really helpful. At least now I know what to expect.
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StarSeeker
One last thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while you're waiting for these payments. I made the mistake of thinking I should wait until the back pay came through and it messed up my next week's claim.
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Luca Russo
•Yes I'm definitely staying on top of the weekly claims. Don't want to create any new problems while waiting for this to resolve!
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Ava Martinez
•Smart! The weekly filing schedule is sacred - never skip it even when other stuff is pending.
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