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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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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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Just remember that even after you get approved, you have to keep certifying every week and meeting the job search requirements. It's not just a one-time thing - there are ongoing obligations to keep getting benefits.
Yeah I've heard about the weekly certifications. I'll make sure to stay on top of those if I get approved.
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I used a service called Claimyr when my claim was stuck and it was honestly the best decision I made during my unemployment period. Instead of calling hundreds of times, they got me connected to an agent who resolved my issue the same day. Check out their demo video if you're interested: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
A few people have mentioned Claimyr now. It must actually work if multiple people are recommending it.
Yeah, I was skeptical at first too but after weeks of getting nowhere with regular calling, I was willing to try anything. Glad I did.
One last piece of advice: keep detailed records of everything. Screenshot your claim status, save all correspondence, keep a log of when you call and what you're told. If something goes wrong, you'll need documentation to prove your case.
Good thinking. I'll start a folder for all unemployment-related documents right away.
Smart move. Organization will save you headaches later if any issues come up with your claim.
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The Washington ESD website has a benefits calculator where you can estimate how much you'll get per week and for how many weeks. It's not 100% accurate but gives you a ballpark idea of what to expect.
Thanks! I'll check that out. Having an estimate would help me budget better while I'm job searching.
The calculator is pretty close to accurate in my experience. Just remember the weekly amount is before taxes if you choose to have them withheld.
Keep in mind that if you exhaust your regular UI benefits and still can't find work, there might be other training programs or assistance available through WorkSource. It's worth looking into before your benefits run out.
That's good to know. Are those programs free or do you have to pay for training?
Many of the WorkSource programs are free or low-cost, especially if they're funded by federal workforce development grants. Worth checking out their website or visiting a local office.
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One more tip - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in a different state depending on where you earned the most wages. Washington ESD can help you figure out which state you should file in, but it's worth checking before you start the application.
I've only worked in Washington, so I should be good there.
Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely the right place to file.
The whole process took me about 30 minutes to complete the initial application online. Just make sure you have all your employment info ready beforehand so you don't have to stop and look things up. The system times out if you take too long on one page.
Good to know about the timeout. I'll gather everything first before starting.
Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Had to start over because I was trying to find old W-2s while filling it out.
Douglas Foster
don't get your hopes up too high about the amount. they always find ways to give you less than you expect and then make you jump through hoops to keep getting it
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Nina Chan
•While the system has issues, the benefit calculation is pretty straightforward math once you understand it.
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Douglas Foster
•maybe for you but they screwed up my calculation and it took months to fix
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Ruby Knight
Good luck with everything! The first time filing can be stressful but once you get your first payment it's a huge relief. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
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Eli Butler
•Thanks everyone for all the help. This gives me a much better idea of what to expect when I file tomorrow.
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