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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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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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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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This whole thread is making me grateful I never had to deal with unemployment. Sounds like a nightmare system for people who need help the most.
It's definitely eye-opening. You don't realize how inadequate it can be until you need it.
The system assumes everyone was working full-time at decent wages. Reality is very different for a lot of workers.
Final update for anyone following - found a part-time job that lets me keep some unemployment benefits. Still not ideal but better than the $156/week I was looking at. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
Congrats! Hope it leads to something full-time soon.
Perfect example of how the system can work when you understand all your options. Good luck with the new job!
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The whole process is so stressful when you're already dealing with job loss. At least Washington ESD's website has improved over the past couple years - used to be much worse.
That's somewhat reassuring. I'm already anxious about navigating all this while job hunting.
Take it one step at a time. File your initial claim first, then worry about the weekly claims and job search requirements. Don't try to figure everything out at once.
Just to confirm what others said - file the Sunday after your last day of work, have all your employment history ready, and be prepared for that waiting week. The system works but you have to follow their rules exactly.
Perfect summary, thanks everyone! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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For anyone still struggling with getting through to Washington ESD, I'll throw in another vote for that Claimyr thing someone mentioned. Used it last month when my claim got stuck and I needed to talk to someone. Way better than the regular phone runaround.
Okay I'm convinced, I'm going to try Claimyr tomorrow. This thread has been more helpful than anything on the Washington ESD website.
Hope it works out for you! The Washington ESD phone system is brutal but there are ways around it.
The waiting week is just one of those things you have to deal with when filing for unemployment in Washington. It sucks but complaining about it won't change anything. Focus on your job search and meeting the requirements so you can get paid as soon as possible after the waiting period.
Exactly! Just because something is policy doesn't mean it's good policy.
Fair enough, I just meant don't let the frustration distract from doing what you need to do to get through the process.
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The Washington ESD customer service is hit or miss but when you do get through to someone knowledgeable, they can be really helpful. I had a complex situation with my previous employer and the agent walked me through exactly what documentation I needed and how to submit it.
How long did it take you to get through? I've been trying for days.
Took me about 2 weeks of trying different times before I got through. But like others mentioned, there are services that can help with the calling part.
Bottom line - start with the basics and don't overthink it. File your weekly claims on time, do your job searches, keep records, and respond quickly to any requests from Washington ESD. Most people make it way more complicated than it needs to be.
Thanks everyone for all the help! This has been way more useful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website alone.
No problem! Feel free to ask if you run into specific issues as you go through the process.
Liam Sullivan
Been through this process twice now and it gets easier each time. First time was overwhelming but now I know exactly what to expect.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Hopefully I only have to do this once! But good to know it gets easier.
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Amara Okafor
One last thing - make sure your contact info is always up to date in the system. Washington ESD will send important notices to whatever address and phone number you have on file.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Will do. Thanks everyone for all the help and advice!
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