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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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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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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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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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I had a friend who waited too long to file after her benefits ran out and missed out on like 3 weeks of potential payments. Don't procrastinate on this.
Oh no, that would be awful. I'll file this week for sure.
You can't backdate unemployment claims very far, so timing definitely matters.
Last thing - when you file, make sure you have your Social Security card and recent pay stubs handy even though you might not need them right away. Sometimes they ask for additional documentation during the review process.
Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone! I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with your new claim! Hope it goes smoothly and you find a job soon.
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Also try to have patience with the system - Washington ESD processes a lot of claims and sometimes things take longer than expected. But if you need to talk to someone, definitely don't waste time on hold all day when there are better options available.
Agreed, I'll definitely look into that Claimyr service if I can't get through the regular way.
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Make sure he keeps track of all his job search activities from day one. Washington ESD can audit your job search log and ask for proof of the contacts you made. Better to be over-prepared than caught off guard.
Should he start the job search right away or wait until benefits are approved?
Start immediately. The job search requirements begin the week he files, not when benefits are approved. Keep detailed records of every application and contact.
Last thing - if you guys have direct deposit set up, benefits usually come faster than waiting for a debit card in the mail. Just another small thing that can help speed up the process.
Thanks for all the practical tips everyone. This has been incredibly helpful and reassuring.
Hope everything works out for your family! The system isn't perfect but it's there to help when you need it.
Gemma Andrews
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.
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Pedro Sawyer
•How long did it take you to get through? I've been trying for days.
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Gemma Andrews
•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.
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Mae Bennett
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.
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Darcy Moore
•Thanks everyone for all the help! This has been way more useful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website alone.
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Dana Doyle
•No problem! Feel free to ask if you run into specific issues as you go through the process.
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