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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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Don't forget that even after approval, you need to keep certifying your eligibility every week. Miss too many weekly claims and they might close your claim entirely.
I think it's 4 consecutive weeks but don't quote me on that. Better to just file every week on time.
It's actually 3 consecutive weeks in Washington. After that you have to reopen your claim which can cause delays.
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Bottom line - you get up to 26 weeks (about 6.5 months) of regular unemployment benefits in Washington if you qualify. File as soon as you're unemployed, keep up with your weekly claims and job search requirements, and you should be good to go.
Perfect summary, thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Going to file my claim today.
Good luck with your claim and your job search!
Just remember that unemployment is temporary assistance while you look for work. Use the time wisely to find a good opportunity rather than just getting by. The 26 weeks goes faster than you think.
Absolutely. I'm viewing this as a chance to find something even better than my last job.
That's the right mindset. Sometimes getting laid off opens doors to better opportunities.
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this whole thread has been super helpful for understanding the payment process. thanks everyone for sharing your experiences
Agreed! Feel much better knowing what to expect going forward. This community is really helpful.
That's what these forums are for. We've all been through the stress of waiting for that first payment!
Final tip: if you're ever concerned about a payment delay, check Washington ESD's website for any system maintenance announcements. Sometimes they do updates that can affect processing times.
That's smart. I never thought to check for maintenance notices. Will definitely do that next time.
Yeah, they usually post those announcements on the main page. Good to be aware of them.
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Another vote for Claimyr if you run into issues. I was skeptical at first but it really saved me time and stress when I had questions about my weekly claim filing.
Good to know it works for ongoing issues too, not just initial filing problems.
Yuki Yamamoto
Seriously just stop reading threads and go file your claim! Every hour you spend researching is costing you money. The application is not nearly as complicated as people make it sound.
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GalacticGladiator
•You're absolutely right. I'm logging off and filing right now. Thanks everyone for the advice and motivation!
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Yuki Yamamoto
•Good for you! You'll feel so much better once it's done and you know your benefits are on the way.
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Carmen Ortiz
One last tip: take screenshots of your confirmation screens when you submit your application. Having that documentation can be helpful if there are any issues later.
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Mateo Perez
•Smart advice. I always forget to do stuff like that and then regret it later.
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Carmen Ortiz
•I learned that lesson the hard way with other government websites. Better safe than sorry with important stuff like this.
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