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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- 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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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 Washington ESD phone system is seriously broken. I gave up trying to call and used one of those callback services - Claimyr I think it was called. Finally got through to an agent who cleared up my adjudication issue in 10 minutes.
How did you find out about Claimyr? I've been calling Washington ESD for weeks with no luck.
Someone recommended it on another forum. Their website claimyr.com has a video that explains how it works. Definitely worth checking out if you're stuck in phone hell like I was.
Bottom line: your employer has already paid for unemployment insurance coverage through their taxes. When you file for benefits, you're using insurance that's already been paid for, not asking your employer to write a check. File your claim and don't feel guilty about it.
Perfect summary. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain this - I learned a lot and feel much better about filing my claim now.
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For future reference, you can usually set up payment plans for overpayments instead of paying the full amount at once. Might be worth asking about if $847 is too much to pay back immediately.
That's really helpful to know! I'll ask about payment plan options when I call them.
Yeah they're usually pretty reasonable about setting up payment arrangements
This thread was super helpful! I got a similar payment coupon last week and was totally confused. Now I know to check my online account for messages first.
Same here! Always good when these discussions help multiple people figure things out.
Definitely worth checking online first before panicking about mystery mail from Washington ESD
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Just want to add that if you're denied benefits, you can appeal the decision. Sometimes the initial determination is wrong or based on incomplete information. The appeal process gives you a chance to present your case more fully.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't wait - the deadline is strict.
The moral of the story is: if you lost your job and worked recently in Washington, file for unemployment. The eligibility requirements are pretty reasonable and you might be surprised to learn you qualify. Even part-time workers, people with short work history, and those with complicated employment situations often qualify for some benefits.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck! The process can be confusing but it's worth it if you qualify.
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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.
Ellie Lopez
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.
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Ezra Bates
•Thanks! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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Elijah Knight
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.
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Ezra Bates
•Bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully won't need it but good to have as backup.
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