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- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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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The Washington ESD phone system has been broken for years. It's not just you - thousands of people are dealing with the same impossible calling situation every day.
At least I know I'm not alone in this struggle. The system definitely needs to be fixed.
Just to wrap up with some final advice - keep documenting your call attempts in case you need to appeal any issues later. And definitely try that Claimyr service if you're getting nowhere with manual calling. The phone situation probably won't improve anytime soon unfortunately.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and support. Going to try Claimyr and the other tips. Hopefully I'll get through soon!
Good luck! Hope you get your adjudication resolved quickly once you connect with an agent.
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I used claimyr last month to get through to ESD about a different issue and it was honestly a lifesaver. Even though you probably won't qualify for benefits, it might be worth using their service to talk to an agent about what options exist for people in your situation. They might know about programs or resources that aren't widely publicized.
How much does that service cost? I'm obviously pretty tight on money right now.
It's worth checking their website for current pricing, but for me it was worth it to avoid hours of trying to get through on my own. Sometimes getting the right information quickly is worth the investment.
Bottom line - focus your energy on job applications rather than trying to get unemployment benefits you're not eligible for. Use every resource available: job centers, online applications, networking, temp agencies. Once you get that first job, even if it's temporary, you'll start building the work history you need.
You're absolutely right. I need to stop looking for shortcuts and just focus on finding work. Thanks for the reality check.
Don't give up! Everyone starts somewhere. That first job is always the hardest to get, but once you have some experience it gets easier.
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One last tip - take screenshots of your account pages showing your claim information. If there are any issues later, having that documentation can be really helpful when you need to contact Washington ESD.
Smart idea! I'll start doing that just in case.
Yeah definitely keep records of everything. The unemployment system can be unpredictable and you want proof of what your account showed and when.
Hope this all works out for you! The waiting and uncertainty is really stressful but most claims do get approved eventually. Just gotta be patient with their slow processing times unfortunately.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful and I feel much less anxious about the whole process now.
Good luck! Come back and update us when you get your determination letter.
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One thing I wish someone had told me - don't wait to file your claim thinking you might find a job quickly. Even if you find work right away, you won't get in trouble for filing. But if you wait and don't find work immediately, you'll miss out on benefits for those first weeks.
That's really good advice! I was thinking about waiting a week or two to see if I could find something first.
Don't wait! File as soon as possible. You can always stop claiming benefits if you find work, but you can't go back and claim benefits for weeks you didn't file.
Also remember that receiving unemployment benefits doesn't hurt your chances of getting hired. Employers understand that people lose jobs and need temporary assistance. Focus on your job search and don't feel guilty about using a system you've paid into.
I was worried about that! Thanks for the reassurance. I do feel better knowing I've already paid into the system.
Taylor Chen
If you're doing your own payroll, make sure you're also staying on top of your Washington ESD quarterly reports. Missing those deadlines can affect your credit eligibility for the federal tax.
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Isabella Tucker
•When are the quarterly deadlines? I want to make sure I have them in my calendar.
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Taylor Chen
•They're due the last day of the month following the end of each quarter. So January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
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Keith Davidson
One more thing - if you're just starting out as an employer, you might qualify for a reduced rate with Washington ESD for your first few years. It's worth asking about when you register.
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Keith Davidson
•Yeah, the new employer rate is usually lower than the standard rate. It's one of the few breaks small businesses get.
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Ezra Bates
•I wish I had known about that when I started my business. Could have saved some money in those early years.
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