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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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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
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Here's something that might help - if your claim is taking longer than expected, make sure you didn't miss any follow-up items in your online account. Sometimes they'll request additional documentation and if you miss it, your claim just sits there.
Good tip! I've been checking my account daily and haven't seen any requests for additional info.
Sounds like you're on top of it then. Just keep filing those weekly claims and you should hear something soon.
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Also important - if you move to another state while collecting Washington ESD benefits, you need to notify them immediately. The rules can get complicated with interstate claims so don't just assume you can keep filing from a new state.
What if you're just visiting another state temporarily? Like if I want to visit family for a week?
Short trips should be fine but you still need to be available for work. If you're gone for more than a few days you might need to report it on your weekly claim.
The whole process is stressful enough without having to worry about all these rules and deadlines. I wish Washington ESD made it easier to understand what you're supposed to do.
Agreed. The website has information but it's scattered all over the place and hard to find what you need.
The WorkSourceWA offices can sometimes help explain things in person if you're really stuck. They have staff who understand the unemployment system.
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Honestly I was in a similar situation last year and used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD when I had questions about my base period earnings. The agent was able to calculate everything for me over the phone and confirm I met the requirements. Saved me a lot of worry and I knew exactly what to expect before filing.
That sounds really helpful. I might look into that since I'm still confused about the earnings calculation.
Their video demo explains it pretty well - https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. For me it was worth it to get peace of mind about my eligibility.
Bottom line - file your claim as soon as possible and answer all questions honestly. Washington ESD will determine your eligibility based on your work history and the reason for your unemployment. With 14 months of work history and being laid off, you should be fine.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time every week once you get approved.
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This is probably a dumb question but do you have to wait for your current payment to process before changing the direct deposit info, or can you change it anytime?
You can change it anytime! The system is smart enough to handle it. If a payment is already processing to your old account, the change will just apply to the next payment.
Perfect, that's what I was hoping. Thanks!
I love how this turned into such a comprehensive thread about Washington ESD direct deposit changes. Way more helpful than the official FAQ on their website!
Right? I got way more useful info here than from trying to navigate the Washington ESD website.
That's the power of real people sharing their actual experiences. Official websites never tell you the little details that actually matter.
PaulineW
This whole thread makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one struggling with this. It's so stressful when you need help and can't reach anyone.
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Sayid Hassan
•Right? At least we're all in this together. Hopefully some of these tips will help us all get through easier
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Rachel Tao
•definitely not alone, the struggle is real for all of us
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Annabel Kimball
Final thought - document everything! Keep track of when you called, how long you waited, if you got disconnected, etc. If you ever need to escalate or file a complaint, having that record helps.
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Sayid Hassan
•That's really smart. I should have been doing that from the beginning
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Danielle Mays
•Great advice. Also take notes during your call about what the agent tells you, including their name or ID number
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