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- 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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If you run into any issues with your claim getting stuck or need to check on status, seriously consider Claimyr. It's so much easier than the phone maze Washington ESD puts you through. Their customer service is actually helpful too.
I might have to try that myself. I've been trying to get through about a different issue for weeks.
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Friend of mine tried that claimyr thing and it actually worked. she was stuck in adjudication hell for 2 months and they got her through to someone who could actually look at her case. worth checking out if you get stuck
Several people have mentioned them now. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues getting through to Washington ESD.
yeah seems like more people are finding out about it. beats sitting on hold for hours
Bottom line: file your claim, be honest about what happened, keep records of everything, and don't give up if they initially deny you. The appeals process exists for a reason and many people win on appeal even after being denied initially.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
Good luck! Remember that getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you, especially if it was for performance reasons rather than misconduct.
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one last thing - if your employer contests your claim don't panic. its pretty common and doesn't mean you won't get benefits. just means washington esd has to investigate and make a determination
sometimes to avoid their unemployment tax going up, or if they think you quit or were fired for misconduct. most of the time the employee still wins if they have good documentation
This is when having a service like Claimyr becomes really valuable - if you need to speak with Washington ESD about a contested claim, you don't want to waste days trying to get through on the phone.
Best of luck with your application! The system isn't perfect but it does work when you need it. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements once you get approved.
thanks everyone for all the helpful info! feeling much more prepared now
Happy to help. Come back and ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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This whole thread has been super helpful. I was in the same boat as OP - knew unemployment existed but had no idea how it actually worked. Now I feel like I have a basic understanding of what to expect.
Same! Really glad I asked instead of just staying confused about it all.
These kinds of threads are why I love this forum. Real people sharing real experiences and knowledge.
One last tip from someone who's been through it - keep detailed records of everything. Every application you submit, every contact you make, every communication with Washington ESD. You never know when you'll need to reference something.
That's really good advice. I'm generally pretty organized but I'll make sure to be extra careful with documentation if I end up going through this process.
Trust me, it's worth the extra effort. Having good records can save you if there are any disputes or questions about your claim later.
Vera Visnjic
Just wanted to add that vacation payout is treated the same as severance usually. If you got both, report both but don't stress about it. Washington ESD handles this stuff all the time.
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Ben Cooper
•I did get vacation payout too, about $1,500. Good to know I should report that as well.
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Vera Visnjic
•Yep, report everything. They'd rather have complete information upfront than discover it later during an audit or something.
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Jake Sinclair
Last thought - if you end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about your severance and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works. I was skeptical at first but they got me through to an agent when I'd been trying for days on my own.
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Ben Cooper
•Good to have that as a backup option. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring to know it exists.
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Jake Sinclair
•Exactly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get clarity on these things, and Claimyr makes that possible when the regular phone system fails you.
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