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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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This thread convinced me to stop procrastinating and actually file my claim. Even if I only get the minimum $295, that's still helpful for covering basic expenses while I job hunt.
Good for you! The sooner you file, the sooner you can start getting benefits. There's usually a one-week waiting period before payments start.
Same here - I'm going to file this week. This discussion really helped clarify things for me.
One last tip - make sure all your employer information is accurate when you file. Any mistakes can delay your claim processing, and we all know how hard it is to reach Washington ESD to fix issues.
Good advice! I made a typo in my employer's address and it took weeks to get it corrected. Had to use that Claimyr service mentioned earlier just to reach someone who could help fix it.
Exactly - prevention is better than trying to fix problems later with their phone system being so overloaded.
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Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. I'm going to try a combination of these strategies and hopefully get through soon. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this struggle.
You're definitely not alone. Keep us posted on how it goes!
Good luck! Don't give up - you'll get through eventually.
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If anyone else is dealing with Washington ESD appeal issues, that Claimyr thing really does work. Used it myself when I couldn't get through to ask about my hearing date. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I'll definitely consider it.
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One more thing - if your hold drags on for more than a couple weeks without explanation, you might want to contact your state representative's office. They sometimes have connections that can help expedite problem cases.
I didn't know you could do that! Good to know as a backup option.
Yes, constituent services from elected officials can sometimes help cut through bureaucratic delays when normal channels aren't working.
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone using Claimyr and found out my hold was because they needed to verify my job search activities. Even though I was doing everything correctly, they wanted additional documentation. Should be resolved in a few days now that I know what they need!
That's great news! Thanks for updating us - it helps to know what kinds of issues cause these holds.
Glad you got answers finally. The not knowing is the worst part of these situations.
Edison Estevez
Pro tip: keep track of your remaining weeks in a spreadsheet or calendar. Don't wait until the last minute to realize you're running out of time.
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Brian Downey
•Good idea! I'll set up a simple tracker to monitor my progress.
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Edison Estevez
•Also track your job search activities in case you ever get audited. Washington ESD does random checks.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
Bottom line - plan for 26 weeks maximum, keep up with all requirements, and use the time wisely to find sustainable employment. That's really all you can do.
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Brian Downey
•Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much better about understanding the timeline now.
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James Johnson
•Good luck with your job search! The 26 weeks will give you a good cushion to find the right opportunity.
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