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Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
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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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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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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- 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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Good luck with everything! The first week is always the hardest but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims, it becomes pretty straightforward.
Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about the process now.
That's great to hear. You've got this!
One more tip - if you do need to call Washington ESD and Claimyr isn't an option, try calling right when they open at 8 AM or during lunch hour. Those seem to be the best times to get through.
Though honestly, Claimyr is so much easier than trying to time your calls perfectly. Just saying!
Fair point! Whatever works best for people.
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One last thing - keep copies of everything you submit to ESD. Applications, weekly claims, correspondence, everything. You might need to reference it later if there are any questions or issues.
Will do. I've learned from other government processes that documentation is everything.
Exactly. CYA is the name of the game with any government agency.
Good luck with your claim! It's stressful but you'll get through it. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
We've all been there. The unemployment community is pretty supportive once you know where to look for help.
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For anyone struggling with the Washington ESD phone system, I found success using Claimyr recently. Worth checking out at claimyr.com if you need to speak with an agent about your benefit duration or any other questions.
I'm skeptical of paying for something that should be free, but if it actually works...
I was skeptical too, but after spending weeks trying to get through on my own, it was worth it to finally talk to someone at ESD.
Bottom line for your sister: 26 weeks maximum, file immediately, keep detailed job search records, and don't count on any extensions. Plan accordingly!
Perfect summary. I'll pass all this info along to her. Thanks everyone for the helpful responses!
Good luck to your sister! The job market is tough but 26 weeks is usually enough time if you stay focused on the search.
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For what it's worth, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I had questions about my benefit calculation being wrong. Got through to ESD in like 15 minutes instead of spending hours redialing. They fixed my weekly amount from $445 to $623 once I could actually talk to someone.
Final advice: once you know your benefit amount, set up a simple budget. 26 weeks goes by faster than you think, especially if you're used to a full-time salary. Start job searching immediately even if you think you have plenty of time.
The job market is still pretty good in Washington right now, especially in tech and healthcare. Don't get too comfortable on unemployment.
Agree completely. Use the unemployment time strategically to find something better, not just to take a break.
Kirsuktow DarkBlade
One more resource - check if your state has any programs specifically for new graduates. Some states have special assistance programs or job training initiatives for recent college grads that are separate from regular unemployment benefits.
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Reginald Blackwell
•I'll look into that, thank you! At this point I'm willing to explore any option that might help.
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Abigail bergen
Good luck with everything! The job search after college is tough but you'll get through it. Make sure to take care of your mental health during this process - it can be really draining.
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Reginald Blackwell
•Thank you so much for all the support and advice everyone. This thread has been really helpful and made me feel less alone in this process.
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