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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
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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The day doesn't matter but I always recommend filing on a weekday if possible. If you run into technical issues or have questions, it's easier to get help during business hours than on weekends.
That's smart thinking. I'll file this afternoon while I can still call if I need help.
Good plan. Even though the system is available 24/7, having support available if you need it is definitely better.
Update us after you file! Always curious to hear how the process goes for people. Washington ESD has made some improvements to their online system recently so hopefully it's smoother than it used to be.
Will do! Thanks again everyone, this has been super helpful. Going to file right now.
Good luck! You've got this. The hardest part is just getting started.
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Welcome to the unemployment club! It sucks but at least WA has decent benefits compared to some states. You should be fine if you follow all the advice in this thread.
Thanks! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
Final reminder about Claimyr - keep their info handy in case you run into issues later. Much better than spending hours on hold with ESD. The peace of mind is worth it when you need to actually talk to someone about your claim.
Bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully won't need it but good to have as backup.
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One last thing - if you worked in multiple states, you might need to file in the state where you worked the most hours. Washington ESD can help determine which state you should file in.
I only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely where you want to file.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to get started on the application today.
Good luck! Feel free to come back with questions if you run into any issues during the process.
Remember that Claimyr service if you need to reach Washington ESD by phone. Saved me a lot of headaches.
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Just want to say thanks to whoever mentioned Claimyr earlier. Finally got through to Washington ESD about my training question that's been pending for weeks. Sometimes you just need to actually talk to a human being instead of navigating their website maze.
Seems like that service is pretty popular here. Might have to check it out myself.
Bottom line is that training programs can be very effective for reducing unemployment duration, but success depends on choosing programs aligned with local job market demand and your own career interests. The data shows participants in relevant training programs have better employment outcomes than those who don't participate. Just make sure you do your research before committing.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful in thinking through my options.
Marcus Marsh
Just wanted to add that the benefit year is 52 weeks from when you file, but you can only collect up to 26 weeks of benefits during that year. If you find work and then lose your job again within that same benefit year, you might not be able to get more benefits until you establish a new claim.
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Hailey O'Leary
•That's confusing. So if I collect benefits for 10 weeks, find a job for 3 months, then lose that job, I could still get 16 more weeks of benefits?
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Marcus Marsh
•Potentially yes, as long as you're still within your benefit year and you meet the availability requirements. But it can get complicated depending on your specific situation.
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Cedric Chung
For what it's worth, I tried using that Claimyr thing someone mentioned and it actually worked pretty well. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent who explained exactly how my benefits were calculated. Definitely saved me time compared to calling myself.
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Talia Klein
•Good to hear another positive review. I might try it if I can't get through to Washington ESD on my own.
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Aisha Jackson
•Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been really helpful. I think I have a better understanding of what to expect when I file my claim.
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