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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- 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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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Good to hear another positive experience with that service. I might have to try it myself.
seems like a lot of people are having success with it for getting through to ESD
Just to wrap this up for anyone reading - Washington unemployment benefits last up to 26 weeks maximum within a 52-week benefit year. Your actual duration depends on your work history and is shown in your monetary determination. Keep filing weekly claims and meeting job search requirements to continue receiving benefits for the full duration you qualify for.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses.
this thread was really helpful, I had the same questions about benefit duration
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Thanks for posting this question. I'm in a similar situation with about 5 weeks left on my claim. It's helpful to know definitively that there aren't extensions available right now, even though it's not the answer I was hoping for.
Yeah, it's disappointing but at least we know where we stand. Good luck with your search!
Thanks, same to you! Maybe we'll both find something in these next few weeks.
One last suggestion - if you haven't already, make sure your LinkedIn profile is completely up to date and you're actively networking. Sometimes opportunities come from connections rather than job postings.
Good point. I've been focusing mostly on job boards but I should be more active on LinkedIn and reaching out to my network.
Networking is huge. A lot of jobs never even get posted publicly.
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hope everything works out for everyone dealing with this stuff. unemployment is stressful enough without worrying about whether your education level affects your benefits
Thanks! This community has been really supportive and informative.
Final thought - keep in mind that educated unemployment often reflects broader economic issues rather than individual failures. The job market for new graduates has been challenging for years, and it's not a reflection of your worth or qualifications. Stay positive and keep applying!
this is so true. the system is broken not us
Absolutely. The statistics show that educated unemployment is a structural issue, not a personal one. Keep your chin up!
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UPDATE: For anyone else reading this, I used Claimyr last week to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue. Worked great and saved me hours of calling.
Thanks for the update! I'm going to file my claim tonight and if I need help, I'll definitely try Claimyr.
Bottom line - file your unemployment claim as soon as you're laid off, regardless of severance. The worst they can do is say no, and based on everyone's experiences here, they probably won't.
That's exactly what I needed to hear. Filing tonight. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to post updates if you run into any issues.
Chloe Harris
For anyone who can't get through to Washington ESD by phone to ask about taxes, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for me. Got connected to an agent in under 10 minutes last week when I had questions about my claim.
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Diego Mendoza
•I keep seeing people mention this service. Might be worth trying since I can never get through on my own.
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Anastasia Popova
Bottom line - unemployment is taxable federally but not in Washington state since we don't have state income tax. Set up the 10% withholding to avoid a surprise at tax time. Simple as that.
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StarSailor
•Thanks everyone for the advice. I'm going to log in and set up withholding right now.
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Sean Flanagan
•Smart move. Better to get smaller payments now than owe a bunch later.
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