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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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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 file, you still need to do your weekly claims every week and meet the job search requirements. The initial filing is just the first step.
Three job search activities per week minimum. Can be applications, networking events, job fairs, etc. Keep detailed records in your WorkSourceWA account.
And make sure you're documenting everything properly. Washington ESD can audit your job search activities at any time.
Bottom line - file now, worry about the details later. Washington ESD can work with you on backdating and other issues, but you can't get benefits if you never file the claim in the first place.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to stop overthinking and just file today. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
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When I had questions about my unemployment claim and couldn't get through on the phone, I ended up using Claimyr to reach a Washington ESD representative. They were able to confirm all my concerns about the application process, including that there's no credit impact whatsoever.
I've been thinking about trying Claimyr too. The regular phone lines are impossible.
It's worth it if you really need to talk to someone. Check out their demo video to see how it works - https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
Bottom line: applying for and receiving unemployment benefits from Washington ESD will not hurt your credit score in any way. It's not a loan, it's not reported to credit agencies, and Washington ESD doesn't run credit checks. File your claim with confidence!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about applying now.
Good luck with your application! Hope you get approved quickly.
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Final advice: Start your job search immediately even while waiting for your determination. Washington ESD requires job search activities from day one, and it shows good faith effort on your part. Log everything in WorkSourceWA.
Yes, create it right away. You'll need it to track your required job search activities for your weekly claims.
WorkSourceWA is required for all unemployment claimants now. Better to set it up early than scramble later.
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Just wanted to mention that if you do run into issues reaching Washington ESD by phone later, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me probably 20+ hours of trying to call myself.
I bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's there.
Same here - I thought it was some kind of scam at first but it's legit. Got me through to resolve my overpayment issue.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. You're absolutely right that I was overthinking this. I'm going to file my claim today and stop worrying about unemployment trends. I appreciate all the insights and the info about resources like Claimyr in case I need help getting through to ESD later.
Smart decision. Good luck with your claim and your job search!
glad you came to your senses lol. hope everything goes smoothly for you
Connor Murphy
Bottom line - file now, expect 2-4 weeks for first payment, keep filing weekly claims, document your job search, and be prepared to follow up if it takes longer than expected. Most people get through the process fine, it just takes patience.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Thanks everyone for all the info. This has been really helpful in setting expectations.
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Connor Murphy
•Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly and you find new work soon.
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Yara Sayegh
One last tip - if you do run into problems or long delays, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might be worth looking into. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things moving.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•I'll keep that in mind if my claim gets stuck. Hopefully it won't come to that but good to know there are options.
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Yara Sayegh
•Exactly - hope for the best but have a backup plan if you need to escalate things.
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