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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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The frustrating part is that Washington ESD knows their phone system is broken but they don't seem to be doing anything to fix it. Meanwhile people are struggling to pay rent and bills.
Exactly! They act like it's our fault for not being able to get through when their system is clearly overwhelmed.
It's a systemic problem that needs more funding and staff to fix properly.
I work in tech and the Washington ESD online system is honestly pretty outdated. It's not surprising that their phone system is having issues too. The whole infrastructure needs an overhaul.
That makes sense. It feels like they're still using systems from the 1990s sometimes.
Great, so we're stuck dealing with ancient technology when we need help the most.
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Remember to keep filing your weekly claims even while your initial claim is in adjudication. You won't get paid until it's approved, but you need to keep filing to maintain your eligibility.
I didn't know that! Good thing you mentioned it. I would have probably stopped filing if I didn't hear anything for a few weeks.
Yeah, it's a common mistake. Keep filing every week no matter what, even if your claim is pending or under review.
One more thing - if you do get approved, make sure you understand all the requirements for keeping your benefits. Job search, reporting any work or income, being available for work, etc. It's a lot to keep track of but important to follow all the rules.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more prepared to navigate this process now.
You're welcome! This community is really helpful for unemployment questions. Don't hesitate to post again if you run into any issues.
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Quick question about working while on UI - I might get some part-time work. How does that affect my weekly benefit amount?
So if my weekly benefit is $300, I can earn up to $295 without any reduction?
Exactly. Just make sure to report all earnings when you file your weekly claim, even if it's under the threshold.
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been waiting 9 weeks myself. this is insane. how are people supposed to survive like this?
I'm really sorry you're going through this too. It's incredibly stressful not knowing when it will end.
thanks. just trying to hang in there like everyone else i guess
Just want to say hang in there to everyone waiting. I know it's incredibly stressful, but most claims do eventually get approved. The waiting period is brutal but try to remember that you'll get all the back pay once it's resolved. And definitely look into services like Claimyr if you need to talk to someone - the peace of mind is worth it.
Thank you for the encouragement. It really helps to know others have gone through this and come out the other side.
You're welcome. This process is tough but you're not alone in it.
Ashley Adams
Washington's unemployment system has definitely improved over the years but it's still not perfect. Just be patient with the process and don't hesitate to reach out for help if you need it.
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Isabella Martin
•Thanks everyone for all the help and advice. This community is awesome!
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Mason Davis
Update us on how it goes! And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through on your own, that Claimyr service has been a lifesaver for a lot of people in this community.
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Isabella Martin
•Will do! I'll report back once I get my claim submitted and let you know how the process went.
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