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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 was skeptical about using a service to help contact Washington ESD, but honestly the phone system is so broken that sometimes you need help. I used Claimyr when I couldn't resolve an issue with my job search requirements and it was worth it to actually talk to someone.
It sounds like a lot of people have had success with that. I might need to try it if I can't get through about the training programs.
Yeah, I spent 3 weeks trying to call on my own and got nowhere. Sometimes you just need to cut through the red tape.
Bottom line: your weekly benefit amount is set based on your earnings history and can't be changed. But you can maximize what you get through training allowances, proper reporting of all wages, and making sure you don't miss any weekly filings. Also look into other assistance programs to supplement your income.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to look into training programs and see about getting my wage history reviewed. This has been really helpful!
Good luck! The training programs are really the best way to both increase your weekly benefits and improve your job prospects.
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For future reference, if anyone needs to actually speak with a Washington ESD representative about PFML or any other benefits, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but when you're stuck and need answers, it's worth having options.
I might bookmark that for future reference. The phone wait times with ESD are ridiculous.
That's exactly why I ended up trying it. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human who can give you specific guidance for your situation.
This has been such a helpful thread! I'm saving this for when my sister goes on maternity leave next year. Had no idea about the difference between UI and PFML.
Definitely share this info with her! I wish I had known about PFML from the beginning instead of worrying about unemployment eligibility.
Will do! The more people know about these programs, the better prepared they'll be.
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Best of luck with whatever you decide! These situations are never easy but it sounds like you're being smart about researching your options first.
Thank you! I feel much more informed now about what to expect.
Just a reminder to everyone in similar situations - always be completely honest on your unemployment application and weekly claims. Trying to hide workers comp payments or misrepresenting your work restrictions will only cause bigger problems down the road.
This cannot be emphasized enough. The systems do talk to each other and they will find out eventually.
Absolutely. I want to make sure I do everything by the books. Thanks again everyone for all the advice!
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This thread is depressing but helpful. At least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this nightmare. Washington ESD really needs to get their act together.
Definitely helpful to know it's not just me, but frustrating that so many people are going through this.
The fact that services like Claimyr even need to exist shows how broken the system is.
Update us when you figure out what's going on! I'm in a similar situation and want to know what worked for you.
Seriously consider Claimyr if the other suggestions don't work - getting an actual person on the phone changes everything.
Following this thread too - need all the help I can get with my own claim issues.
PixelWarrior
The online portal is helpful when it works but the user interface is pretty outdated. You'd think Washington ESD would modernize their website design at some point.
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CyberNinja
•the SecureAccess Washington site looks like it was designed in 2005
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Diego Ramirez
•Function over form I guess, but yeah it could definitely use a visual update. At least the important information is there once you figure out how to navigate it.
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Amara Adebayo
Overall I think the system has more safeguards now but is also more bureaucratic. Better fraud prevention but harder for legitimate claimants to get help when they need it. Technology has solved some problems but created others.
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Sean O'Connor
•Which is why services like Claimyr exist now - to bridge the gap when you can't reach Washington ESD through normal channels. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person about your specific situation.
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Amara Adebayo
•Makes sense. The system has gotten so complex that navigating it on your own can be really challenging, especially if you run into problems.
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