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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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Remember that even if Washington ESD takes a while to make their determination, you can still file weekly claims and get back pay if approved. Don't let the wait discourage you from continuing the process.
That's really important to know. I was worried about losing weeks if the decision took too long.
Nope, as long as you keep filing your weekly claims, you'll get back pay for any weeks you're found eligible for benefits.
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you. Washington generally sides with workers unless there's clear evidence of willful misconduct. File your claim and let them sort it out.
That's exactly what I needed to hear. Filing was the right move even though I was unsure.
Absolutely. Better to file and potentially get denied than not file at all and definitely get nothing.
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Just to close the loop on contacting ESD if you need help - I tried calling for three weeks straight and never got through. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got connected to an agent the same day. Sometimes you need extra help to navigate the system.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any problems. Hopefully my claim goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options.
Exactly, just nice to have a backup plan if the regular channels don't work out.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file those weekly claims consistently and keep up with your job search. The system works if you follow the rules and stay on top of everything.
Thank you so much everyone! Going to file my initial claim first thing tomorrow morning. This community has been incredibly helpful.
You've got this! Feel free to come back if you have any other questions during the process.
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PSA for anyone reading this thread - if you're currently collecting unemployment, log into your Washington ESD account and set up tax withholding NOW. Don't make the same mistake we all did!
Absolutely agree. This thread should be required reading for new unemployment claimants.
Definitely wish I'd seen this advice 8 months ago when I started my claim.
Update on my earlier comment about Claimyr - I used them again yesterday to get through to Washington ESD about updating my tax withholding preferences. Super quick process and the agent was really helpful explaining how it works. Worth checking out if you need to make changes to your claim.
I might give them a try. Still have some questions about my claim that I haven't been able to get answered.
Yeah their system makes it so much easier than trying to get through the regular phone lines. The video demo really shows how simple it is.
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Final advice: keep records of EVERYTHING. Save confirmation numbers from your weekly claims, keep your job search log updated, save any correspondence from Washington ESD. You'll thank yourself later if any problems come up.
Screenshots are your friend too. The ESD website sometimes has glitches and having proof of what you submitted can save you headaches
Will definitely do that. This thread has been incredibly helpful - way more info than I expected to get!
Liv Park
Final thought - that claimyr service I mentioned earlier has a video demo that shows exactly how it works. Might be worth watching even if you don't use it, just so you know what options you have if the waiting gets too stressful.
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Sara Hellquiem
•I'll check out the demo. Thanks for all the help everyone. This thread has been way more helpful than anything I found on the Washington ESD website.
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Leeann Blackstein
Hope everything works out for you! The waiting is definitely the hardest part but most people do get approved if they were legitimately laid off. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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Sara Hellquiem
•Will do! Thanks again for the Claimyr recommendation. I'm feeling a lot better about the whole process now.
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