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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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Final update from OP: My claim was approved! Got my first payment this week with no issues. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice. For anyone else in this situation, don't let age or social security stop you from filing if you're eligible.
Congratulations! Thanks for updating us on the outcome.
This gives me hope for my own situation. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I had to use that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Really helped me get through to someone who could explain what was holding things up. Wish I had known about it sooner.
How much does that service cost? I might need something like that for my claim issues.
It's worth it for the time and frustration it saves. Check out their website for details.
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honestly the whole washington unemployment system needs an overhaul. took forever for mine too and half the website doesn't work properly. just gotta power through it unfortunately
Agreed, the system definitely has room for improvement. But at least it exists - better than having no safety net at all.
Final thought - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD, try early morning (right at 8am) or during lunch hours. Those tend to be slightly less busy times.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm feeling a lot more informed and less panicked about the timeline now.
This thread was super helpful for me too. Nice to see everyone sharing their experiences.
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Final thought - consider this time as an opportunity to maybe find something better than retail. Use the WorkSourceWA resources for career exploration and training programs. Some are even approved for extended unemployment benefits.
I've actually been thinking about that. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise to find something with better career prospects.
exactly! unemployment can be a chance to reset and find better opportunities
I tried that Claimyr service too after seeing it mentioned here - totally worth it when you actually need to speak with someone at Washington ESD. The phone system is just impossible otherwise.
Good to hear another positive review of it. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues.
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One more thing - if you're thinking about doing any freelance or gig work while on unemployment, make sure you understand how that affects your benefits. Even Uber driving needs to be reported.
I wasn't planning on it, but that's definitely something to keep in mind. Better to know the rules upfront.
Exactly. The key is just being transparent about everything. Washington ESD would rather work with you than penalize you if you're honest about your situation.
Had a friend who used Claimyr when his claim got stuck for weeks. He said it was worth it just to get some peace of mind and actually talk to someone who could explain what was happening with his case. Sometimes you just need that human contact to feel like you're making progress.
Yeah, I can see how talking to someone would be reassuring when you're dealing with bureaucracy and your income is on the line.
Exactly. When you're stressed about money, paying a little to get answers can be worth it for your mental health alone.
Omar Hassan
Just wanted to add that if you have any issues reaching Washington ESD after filing, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. Used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication.
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Ava Thompson
•I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully my claim goes through smoothly.
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Omar Hassan
•Most do! But it's good to know the option exists if you need it.
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Chloe Taylor
Perfect timing on this thread - I just got laid off yesterday and was wondering the same thing. Filing my claim now too!
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Ava Thompson
•Sorry to hear about your layoff but glad the thread helped! Good luck with your claim.
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Keisha Jackson
•Make sure you both keep good records of your job search activities from day one. It's much easier than trying to reconstruct them later.
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