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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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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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Thanks everyone for all the info! This is way more complicated than I thought it would be. Going to make sure I stay on top of the weekly filing and keep checking my account daily.
You've got this! Just stay organized and don't let anything slip through the cracks.
Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
One last tip - screenshot everything in your Washington ESD account in case there are system glitches. I've seen people lose documentation when the site has problems.
Good thinking. I'll start doing that right away.
Especially screenshot your weekly claim confirmations. Those are proof you filed on time if there are ever disputes.
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Has anyone here had success using Claimyr recently? I've been trying to reach Washington ESD for weeks about my own claim and getting nowhere. Starting to think I need to try something different.
I used it about a month ago and it worked great. Got connected to an agent within a few minutes instead of waiting on hold forever. Definitely worth trying if you need to actually talk to someone.
I was skeptical about paying for something like that but honestly it saved me so much time and frustration. The Washington ESD phone system is just broken.
Good luck with your claim! It sounds like you have a solid case with all the documentation you kept. The fact that you tried multiple times to resolve the issue through proper channels before quitting should work in your favor.
Thank you! I feel much more confident about filing now after reading everyone's advice and experiences. I'm going to file my claim this weekend.
Hope it works out for you! Keep us updated on how it goes.
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Just remember that even if you qualify initially, Washington ESD might put your claim in adjudication if there are any questions about your separation or work history. Don't panic if that happens - it's pretty common.
What's adjudication exactly?
It's when they need to investigate something about your claim before they can approve it. Could be anything from verifying your reason for separation to checking your work search compliance.
Bottom line - you've worked 8 months and were laid off, you almost certainly qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington. The base period requirements are pretty reasonable and designed to help people who've been working.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! Hope everything goes smoothly with your claim.
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For me the thing most associated with unemployment is the weekly anxiety about whether everything will process correctly. Every week feels like rolling the dice.
Perfectly said. I hold my breath every week until I see the payment pending.
That anxiety is normal but exhausting. Wish the system was more reliable.
The thing that surprises people is how much work unemployment actually is. Between job searching, weekly claims, and dealing with Washington ESD issues, it's like a part-time job.
Nobody warned me about this. I thought I'd have more free time, but I'm busier than ever.
And then people act like you're just sitting around doing nothing. If only they knew.
GalaxyGazer
The real question is whether WorkSource offices stay open during shutdowns. Some of those have federal funding and might close, which could make it harder to meet job search requirements.
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Mateo Sanchez
•Good point! I use WorkSource for job search activities. Would hate to lose access to their computers and job posting system.
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Amina Bah
•WorkSource WA locations might have reduced services during federal shutdowns since they receive some federal workforce funding. But Washington ESD accepts online job search activities too, so you have alternatives.
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Aisha Mahmood
thanks everyone this makes me feel much better about filing my weekly claim on Sunday. Was honestly considering skipping it thinking the system might be down.
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Ethan Moore
•Never skip filing your weekly claim! That's the fastest way to mess up your benefits. Always file even if you're not sure.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Exactly! Missing a weekly claim filing can cause all sorts of problems with Washington ESD. Better to file and have it rejected than not file at all.
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