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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- 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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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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The whole process stressed me out so much when I first did it. But honestly, filing the claim is the easy part. It's the waiting and the weekly claims and the job search requirements that get complicated.
I'm definitely feeling overwhelmed by all the requirements, but everyone's advice here has been really helpful.
Take it one step at a time. File your claim first, then worry about the other stuff as it comes up. You've got this!
Last thing - make sure you have a good phone number and email on file. Washington ESD will contact you through those if they need additional information, and missing their communication can delay your claim significantly.
Great point! I just moved so I'll make sure to use my current contact info. Thanks everyone for all the help, filing my claim now!
Good luck! Come back and update us on how it goes.
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If you're having trouble with the Washington ESD website or phone system, definitely check out Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked - got connected to an agent in like 20 minutes instead of calling all day. The video demo explains it well: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
might have to try that if i run into problems
I used Claimyr too when my claim was stuck. Worth it just for the peace of mind of actually talking to someone.
The whole process is honestly pretty straightforward once you get started. The hardest part is just that first step of creating your account and filing the initial claim. After that it's mostly just filing weekly claims and looking for work.
thanks everyone for all the help. feeling way less overwhelmed now
No problem! We've all been there. Good luck with your claim!
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One more thing - consider reaching out to recruiters who specialize in your field. They understand the market for professional positions and can help you navigate the overqualification issue.
Good idea! I should probably be more proactive about connecting with industry recruiters.
LinkedIn is great for finding recruiters in your field. Most of them are pretty responsive if you have solid qualifications.
Just wanted to say hang in there OP. The educated unemployment struggle is real but temporary. Keep documenting your efforts, stay focused on appropriate opportunities, and don't let anyone make you feel guilty for having qualifications. Your education is an asset, not a liability.
Thank you so much for the encouragement! This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring.
Agreed! It's nice to know others are dealing with the same challenges. We're not alone in this.
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The timing of when you can apply for unemployment after STD ends is important too. You want to apply as soon as you're medically cleared to avoid any gaps in benefits.
That makes sense. I should probably start preparing my unemployment application while I'm still on STD so I'm ready to submit it quickly.
Smart thinking! You can gather all your employment history and documentation ahead of time.
This has been a really informative discussion! I learned a lot about the differences between these programs that I didn't know before.
Same here! I feel much more confident about navigating this situation now.
These kinds of discussions are so valuable for people dealing with these complex benefit systems.
Rebecca Johnston
I used Claimyr when I couldn't get through to check on my claim status during week 3. Turned out there was a simple verification issue that was holding things up. Got it resolved the same day instead of waiting indefinitely.
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PrinceJoe
•How quickly were you able to reach someone through their service?
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Rebecca Johnston
•Within a few hours. Way better than the multiple days I spent trying to call directly and either getting busy signals or being hung up on.
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Nathan Dell
Bottom line - if everything goes perfectly, 3-4 weeks from filing to first payment. Budget for 4-6 weeks to be safe, especially if you're filing for the first time or have any employment complications.
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Brooklyn Knight
•You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues during the process.
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Nathan Dell
•Good luck! Most people get through the process just fine once they know what to expect.
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