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- Call the correct department
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- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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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Just remember that you have to actively look for work the whole time you're collecting benefits. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and they do audit people.
What counts as a job search activity? Just applying or other stuff too?
Applying, networking events, job fairs, interviews, even some training activities can count. Keep detailed records of everything.
Bottom line is 26 weeks max for regular unemployment in Washington. Use the time wisely to find something good rather than just taking the first job offer that comes along.
Good advice. I'm hoping to find something in the same field but might have to expand my search if it takes too long.
Yeah don't be too picky at first but also don't panic and take something terrible just because you're worried about benefits running out.
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Whatever you do, don't try to game the system or lie about anything. They cross-reference everything with employer records and the IRS. I know someone who got caught working under the table while collecting benefits and had to pay back everything plus penalties.
Definitely not planning on doing anything shady. Just want to collect what I'm entitled to legally while I look for work.
Smart approach. Better to be completely honest and maybe get a little less money than to risk having to pay back thousands later.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now to apply for benefits. Sounds like I should expect around $485 per week if everything goes smoothly with my application.
Good luck with your application! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Just remember if you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD, Claimyr is there as a backup option. Sometimes you really do need to talk to an actual person to get things resolved.
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honestly the hardest part isnt figuring out the benefit amount, its actually getting through to someone at ESD when you have problems. I spent literally 40+ hours on the phone over 2 weeks trying to resolve an issue with my claim. Finally got through using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier - totally worth it to avoid the phone hell
Sounds like that service is really helpful for getting through to agents. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I have issues.
Yeah, wish I had known about it sooner. Would have saved me so much frustration and wasted time.
Bottom line: with your income level, expect somewhere in the $350-450 range per week. File your claim ASAP, be completely honest and accurate on your application, keep detailed job search records, and be patient with the process. It's frustrating but most people do eventually get their benefits if they qualify.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Really appreciate all the advice and warnings about potential issues to watch out for.
Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly and you find a new job soon.
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I tried using that claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in like 20 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour wait times. Pretty convenient.
Ok that's three people now recommending it. I'm definitely going to try that if I can't get through tomorrow.
Yeah it's worth it especially for urgent stuff like adjudication questions. The video demo they have explains it pretty well.
Alice Coleman
Make sure your contact information is up to date with Washington ESD. If they need to reach you about anything that could delay payment, you want to make sure you get the message quickly.
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Nathan Kim
•Good point. I should double-check that all my contact info is current in my account.
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Alice Coleman
•Yeah and make sure to check your messages in the system regularly too. Sometimes important notices only show up there.
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Owen Jenkins
Overall the Washington ESD payment system works pretty well once you understand it. File weekly, get paid biweekly, and don't skip any steps. If you run into problems, don't hesitate to reach out for help - either through forums like this or services that can help you contact Washington ESD directly.
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Nathan Kim
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about managing my unemployment payments now.
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Owen Jenkins
•You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you have other questions as you go through the process.
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