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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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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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Filed my claim 3 days ago after getting terminated for performance and already see it's in adjudication status. The waiting is killing me but at least I know it's moving forward. Your situation sounds similar to mine - hang in there!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll file mine first thing tomorrow. Fingers crossed for both of us.
One final piece of advice - if Washington ESD does contact you for a phone interview during adjudication, answer honestly but stick to the facts. Don't bad-mouth your former employer, just explain your side of what happened with the performance issues. They're looking for whether it constitutes misconduct, and poor performance typically doesn't meet that bar.
Perfect advice. I'll keep it professional and factual if they call. Thanks everyone for all the help and encouragement!
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Start your application as soon as possible! Benefits are only paid from the date you apply, not from when you lost your job. Every day you wait is money you can't get back.
I'm going to do it today! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
Good luck with your claim! The process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes pretty straightforward. Just stay on top of the job search requirements and keep good records.
Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
We've all been there. The unemployment system can be confusing but you'll figure it out. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you run into issues.
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For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about their claims, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. It's at claimyr.com and they have that demo video I mentioned before. Really takes the frustration out of trying to reach someone when you have questions.
Finally checked out that service and it actually worked! Got connected to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of calling all day.
Glad it helped! That's exactly what happened to me. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get answers.
Update: I filed my claim online tonight and it went through without any issues. Now I wait to see if they approve it. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement!
Keep us posted on how it goes! And don't panic if it takes a few weeks to hear back.
Make sure you file your weekly claims even while waiting for approval. You can't go back and claim those weeks later.
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Last piece of advice - once you start receiving benefits, don't spend it all at once. Remember you'll need to pay taxes on unemployment income and it might affect your tax refund next year. Consider setting aside a portion for taxes.
Oh wow, I didn't realize unemployment was taxable. Thanks for the heads up!
Yeah, you can choose to have taxes withheld from your benefits or pay them later. Just something to keep in mind.
The whole process can seem overwhelming at first but you'll get through it. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. Good luck with your application!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the application now.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have more questions during the process.
Yuki Sato
Just want to add that you can appeal if your claim gets denied. You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't give up if the initial decision isn't what you expected.
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Carmen Ruiz
•I had to appeal my initial denial and eventually won. The process takes time but it's worth fighting if you believe you're eligible.
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Yuki Sato
•Exactly. And if you do need to appeal, that's another situation where being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD becomes really important.
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Andre Lefebvre
One more thing - keep track of your certification dates! You have to file your weekly claims by the deadline or you'll miss out on benefits for that week. Set up reminders on your phone.
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GalaxyGlider
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more prepared to start this process now.
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Malik Robinson
•Good luck! Remember to file as soon as possible and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
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