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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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Had a friend who used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. She said it was super helpful for getting through to ESD when she had payment issues. Might be worth looking into if you don't see your money by next week.
Good to have that as a backup option! Hoping I won't need it but good to know it exists
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If you're really desperate and can't wait, some food banks and emergency assistance programs don't require you to wait for unemployment approval. Just saying, in case you need immediate help with basics.
Thanks for that suggestion. Hopefully won't need it but good to know there are other options if things get really tight.
211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs. Just dial 2-1-1 from any phone.
Bottom line - file today, have realistic expectations of 3-4 weeks minimum, keep all your documentation, and don't panic if it takes longer. The money will come eventually if you qualify, but the system just moves slowly.
Alright, filing today for sure. Thanks everyone for the reality check. At least I know what to expect now.
Good luck! The waiting is the hardest part but you'll get through it. And seriously consider that Claimyr service if you run into issues - wish I'd known about it during my claim.
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Remember that your benefit amount can change if Washington ESD discovers unreported wages or if there are issues with your employer's wage reporting. Always keep your own records just in case.
Good advice. I'm going to gather all my pay stubs and W-2s before filing just to be safe.
definitely keep everything documented. i had to provide wage verification during my claim and was glad i had kept all my paperwork
One more thing - if you're collecting unemployment, there are limits on how much you can earn from part-time work before it affects your weekly benefit. I think it's like 1.5 times your weekly benefit amount but you should verify that.
Yeah you have to report any earnings when you file your weekly claim. They'll reduce your benefit if you earn too much that week.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Harold Oh
Try reaching out to local news stations too. Sometimes they do stories about Washington ESD delays and that can put pressure on them to respond faster. Worth a shot.
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Heather Tyson
•That's actually not a bad idea. The media attention might at least bring awareness to how broken the system is.
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Amun-Ra Azra
I used that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier when I was having similar issues. Got connected to Washington ESD in like 3 hours instead of weeks of trying. Definitely worth checking out their demo video to see if it's right for your situation.
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Heather Tyson
•I'm getting desperate enough to try anything at this point. Thanks for the recommendation.
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