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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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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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If you're worried about making mistakes, the Washington ESD customer service staff are actually pretty helpful when you can reach them. They'd rather help you get it right the first time than deal with problems later.
That's reassuring. I was worried they'd be impatient with basic questions.
Not at all. They understand that most people filing for unemployment are dealing with a stressful situation and are new to the process.
Last piece of advice - don't wait to apply. Your claim is effective from the date you file, not from when you lost your job. So even if you're unsure about something, it's better to start the process and clarify details later than to wait too long.
Perfect timing then since I just lost my job yesterday. I'll start the application tonight.
Exactly! You're on the right track. Good luck with everything!
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whatever you do dont give up on filing the weekly claims even if it feels pointless while youre waiting... learned that lesson the hard way
Yeah I've been doing them religiously even though it feels like I'm filing into a black hole.
thats the right approach, just keep at it and eventually things will start moving
Final thought - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD directly, have all your information ready: Social Security number, claim confirmation number, employment dates, and specific questions written down. The agents are helpful but the calls are often short.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. Feeling a bit more prepared for what's ahead now.
Good luck! Most people do get through the process eventually, it's just the waiting that's the hardest part.
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make sure your address is correct in the system too. i had mail going to my old address for weeks before i realized
Good catch! I'll double check all my contact info when I file.
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For future reference, you can check your claim status online through SecureAccess Washington. It doesn't always have detailed info but sometimes shows if documents are needed or if there are issues.
I check that every day but it just says pending determination. No other details.
That's typical. The online system doesn't show much detail unfortunately.
I know someone who tried Claimyr when they couldn't get through to Washington ESD for weeks. They were skeptical at first but it actually worked. Got connected to an agent who could see exactly what was holding up their claim.
I might try that if I don't hear something soon. Getting desperate here.
It's worth it for peace of mind if nothing else. At least you know what's happening with your claim.
Manny Lark
One thing to remember is that working part-time doesn't pause your benefit year. You're still using up weeks of eligibility even when you're working and getting reduced benefits.
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Sadie Benitez
•Oh I didn't realize that! So even if I only get like $50 in benefits because I worked a lot, that still counts as using up a week?
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Manny Lark
•Exactly, each week you file a claim counts toward your benefit year regardless of how much you actually receive.
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Rita Jacobs
This has been really helpful! I feel much more confident about taking on some part-time work now. The key seems to be staying under 40 hours and being honest about earnings.
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Drew Hathaway
•That's exactly right! And don't forget to keep looking for full-time work and doing your job searches.
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Rita Jacobs
•Will do, thanks everyone for the advice!
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