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Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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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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One more tip - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD and can't get through, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. The video demo really shows how much time it saves compared to calling manually all day.
I think I'm going to give it a try next week if I still haven't heard anything. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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If you do get stuck in adjudication hell like I did, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is legit. Used it last month when I couldn't get through to check on my claim status. Finally got to talk to a real person at Washington ESD instead of just sitting on hold forever.
How long were you in adjudication before using their service?
About 5 weeks with no updates. Called using Claimyr and found out they just needed one more piece of documentation from me. Got it resolved within a few days after that.
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The key question is whether it was for misconduct or not. Performance issues, personality conflicts, not being the right fit - those typically don't count as misconduct.
This has been so helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences!
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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One last tip - if you do well with Instacart and like the flexibility, consider other gig platforms too like DoorDash or Uber Eats. Diversifying can help you earn more consistently, just remember to report everything.
That's a good idea for later. I want to get comfortable with one platform first before adding others.
yeah i do multiple apps, helps maximize earnings when one is slow
Just wanted to mention again that Claimyr has been a lifesaver for getting through to Washington ESD when I needed clarification on reporting requirements. The peace of mind of talking to an actual agent is worth it when you're dealing with benefit compliance issues.
I bookmarked their site for future reference. Hopefully I won't need to use it, but good to know it's there if issues come up.
Having a reliable way to reach Washington ESD is valuable. Their regular phone system is basically unusable most of the time.
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honestly the whole thing makes me mad because other states handled the unemployment surge way better than Washington. We had the worst processing times in the country for a while
Washington definitely struggled more than most states. The combination of outdated systems and poor leadership made everything worse.
and now we're all paying for their failure with longer wait times and more bureaucracy. it's not fair
I think the biggest lasting effect is that filing for unemployment went from being straightforward to being a nightmare. You used to be able to call and actually talk to someone. Now you need special services just to reach an agent.
That's why I'm glad I found Claimyr. At least there's a way to get through now, even if we shouldn't need it.
It's sad that we have to pay extra just to access our own benefits. The massive unemployment period really broke everything.
Fatima Al-Qasimi
If anyone needs help reaching Washington ESD for specific questions about benefit duration or anything else, I had good luck with Claimyr. They saved me literally hours of trying to get through busy signals and disconnections. Worth checking out their demo video to see if it might help with your situation.
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Sean Kelly
•Thanks for the recommendation. I'm convinced I need to try it - the regular phone system is just impossible.
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Dylan Cooper
•Agreed, the Washington ESD phone system is beyond frustrating. Anything that helps people actually get through to agents is valuable.
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Sofia Ramirez
Just to summarize for the OP: 26 weeks maximum for regular UI benefits in Washington, calculated from your first eligible week (not your filing date), and you must continue meeting all requirements including job search and weekly claim filing. Check your online account for exact dates and remaining weeks.
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Sean Kelly
•Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more informed about my situation now.
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Dmitry Volkov
•This is why I love this forum - so much helpful information from people who've been through it.
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