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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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For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD about benefit calculations or other issues, I finally got through using Claimyr after weeks of failed attempts. Worth checking out if you're stuck - their system at claimyr.com actually works.
They help you get connected to an actual agent instead of sitting on hold forever. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that explains it better than I can.
Might be worth it. I've wasted so many hours trying to call Washington ESD directly with no luck.
Bottom line - your weekly benefit amount depends on how much you earned in your highest quarter over the past 5 quarters. Most people get between $200-600 per week depending on their wages. It's not going to replace your full salary but it helps bridge the gap while job hunting.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now and have a better idea of what to expect for my weekly benefit amount.
Good luck with your claim! Make sure to file your weekly claims on time and keep looking for work. The system works but you have to stay on top of it.
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been on unemployment twice in the past few years and the key is staying organized. keep copies of everything, take screenshots of confirmations, and document every phone call or message. if something goes wrong you'll need that paperwork trail
That's really good advice. I'll start a folder for all this stuff right away.
smart move. also screenshot your weekly claim confirmations because sometimes the system glitches and you need proof you filed on time
The key things to remember: apply online at esd.wa.gov, have your employment history ready, be honest and complete in your answers, and don't delay in applying. The process itself isn't too complicated, it's the waiting and potential follow-up questions that can be frustrating. Good luck with your claim!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting this process now.
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Update us when you get resolution! These threads help other people in similar situations know what to expect.
Definitely will update. Reading everyone's experiences here has been really helpful for me too.
Five weeks is definitely longer than normal for a simple claim. Something might be stuck in the system that needs manual review. Getting an agent on the phone is really your best bet at this point.
That's what I'm starting to think too. Going to look into that Claimyr service people keep mentioning and see if I can finally get some answers.
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just went through this whole process myself and it took forever to get my first payment even though I qualified. be prepared for potential delays in the system
How long did it take for you to get your first payment?
about 3 weeks after I filed, and that was with no issues on my claim. some people wait much longer if their claim goes into adjudication
I'm curious about the quarterly earnings thing. If I worked in multiple states, do earnings from other states count toward Washington's requirements?
Sounds like I'd definitely need to call them then. Ugh, back to the phone system nightmare.
That's exactly the kind of situation where Claimyr might be worth it. Complex questions like interstate claims really need to be handled by talking to an actual person, not trying to figure it out through their website.
Amy Fleming
Make sure you keep your address updated with Washington ESD. I moved during my claim and almost missed important notices because I forgot to update my address online.
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Jackie Martinez
•Good reminder! How do you update your address?
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Amy Fleming
•You can do it through your online account under profile settings. Just make sure to update it everywhere - your regular account and your unemployment claim.
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Alice Pierce
Last thing - don't panic if your claim goes into adjudication. It's pretty common and usually gets resolved within a few weeks. Just be patient and respond to any requests for information quickly.
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Alice Pierce
•Could be anything - questions about why you left your job, wage verification issues, or if your employer contests the claim. Most of the time it's routine stuff that gets cleared up.
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Jackie Martinez
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much better about filing my claim now.
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