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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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For anyone following this thread who ends up in adjudication limbo like so many of us have, seriously consider using Claimyr to get actual answers from Washington ESD. I know it shouldn't be necessary, but when you're stressed about bills and can't get through on your own, it's a lifesaver. The peace of mind alone is worth it.
Agreed. I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Finally got the answers I needed after weeks of frustration.
ill keep that in mind if i run into problems. hopefully i wont need it but good to know its there
Final thought - don't let the fear of adjudication stop you from filing. Yes, it can be slow and stressful, but unemployment benefits exist for situations exactly like yours. You paid into the system through your paychecks, so don't feel guilty about using it when you need it. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination based on the facts.
Well said. The system isn't perfect, but it's there to help unemployed workers bridge the gap while they find new employment.
thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. feeling much more confident about filing now
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Pro tip: screenshot your claim submission confirmation and keep records of everything you submit to Washington ESD. Makes it easier to reference specific dates if you need to call later.
Smart advice. I did save my confirmation email but should probably be more thorough about documentation.
The waiting period for initial claims is normal but still anxiety-inducing. Focus on things you can control like keeping up with weekly claims and job search activities. The approval will come.
Appreciate the encouragement. You're right that I should focus on what I can control rather than obsessing over the waiting.
This is good advice. The stress doesn't make it go faster anyway.
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For what it's worth, I tried using one of those third-party calling services too when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD. Cost me like $20 but saved hours of my time and frustration. Sometimes it's worth paying for convenience.
Which service did you use? Was it reliable?
It was Claimyr - same one others mentioned. Worked great, got connected within an hour instead of spending days trying myself.
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To summarize for you: File your initial claim at secure.esd.wa.gov immediately, register with WorkSourceWA, start filing weekly claims every Sunday, and keep track of your job search activities. Since you were laid off due to budget cuts, you should have no problem qualifying. Good luck with your job search!
Perfect summary! I really appreciate everyone's help. Feeling much more confident about this now.
Freya Christensen
The unemployment rate being around 4% is actually pretty good historically speaking. In the 1980s it was much higher. But like everyone says, doesn't help when you're waiting for your individual claim to process.
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Dylan Wright
•Good perspective. I guess we're in a relatively good spot economically even if the wait times are frustrating.
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Freya Christensen
•Exactly. Washington's economy is doing well overall, just the administrative side of ESD that needs work.
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Omar Hassan
Thanks everyone for all the insights about unemployment rates and Washington ESD processing. Really helpful to understand the bigger picture while I wait for my claim. Going to look into that Claimyr service if I need to follow up.
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Chloe Robinson
•Hope your claim gets processed soon! The waiting is definitely the worst part.
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Dylan Wright
•Appreciate everyone's help and advice. This thread has been super informative.
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