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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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One more thing about Claimyr - they were really helpful when I had questions about my benefit calculation that the automated system couldn't answer. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who understands the system.
I might have to try that. I've been trying to call Washington ESD for two weeks about my benefit amount and keep getting hung up on.
That's exactly why I started using it. The regular phone system is basically useless during busy periods.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now if I do end up having to file for unemployment. At least I have a rough idea of what to expect for the weekly amount and all the requirements.
Good luck! Hopefully you won't need to use any of this information, but it's good to be prepared.
File as soon as you're laid off if it happens. Don't wait because there's usually a one week waiting period before benefits start.
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The weekly claim filing is actually pretty quick once you get the hang of it. Most weeks it only takes a few minutes unless you had unusual income or work situations to report.
That's reassuring. I was worried it would be complicated every week.
Nah, it's mostly the same questions every week. Gets routine pretty fast.
Don't stress too much about the exact timing as long as you file sometime between Sunday and Saturday for the previous week. The important thing is not to miss filing completely.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now.
Good luck with your claim! The weekly filing gets easier once you establish a routine.
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Don't stress too much about the process. Being laid off is pretty straightforward compared to other separation reasons. You should be fine as long as you worked enough hours and earned enough wages in your base period.
Thanks for the reassurance. I worked full-time for 2 years so hopefully that's enough.
Two years of full-time work should definitely meet the requirements. You'll be good to go.
One last tip - keep a record of everything. Screenshots of your online filings, confirmation numbers, any correspondence with Washington ESD. If there are ever any issues, having documentation makes resolving them much easier.
Great advice, I'll make sure to do that from the beginning.
This is so important! I wish someone had told me this when I first filed. Would have saved me a lot of headaches later.
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Hope you don't need to use any of this info but it's smart to know ahead of time. The unemployment system can be overwhelming when you're already stressed about losing your job.
Exactly! I'd rather understand the process now while I'm not panicking about bills and job hunting.
Smart thinking. I wish I had researched this stuff before I needed it. Would have saved me a lot of stress and confusion.
The most important thing is to file your claim immediately if you do lose your job. Don't wait around trying to figure out if you qualify - let Washington ESD make that determination. You can always appeal if they deny you incorrectly.
Good advice. I'll definitely file right away if I need to. Thanks again everyone for all the helpful information!
No problem! This community is pretty good about helping people navigate the Washington ESD system. Feel free to ask if you have more questions down the road.
Muhammad Hobbs
Check if you qualify for any other assistance programs while you're waiting for unemployment to process. Sometimes there are local resources for emergency rent assistance or food banks that can help bridge the gap.
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Alice Pierce
•That's a good idea. I'll look into local resources in case the unemployment process takes longer than expected.
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Muhammad Hobbs
•211 is a good resource to call for local assistance programs. They can connect you with various support services.
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Beth Ford
Update us on how it goes! This forum is helpful for people going through similar situations. Your experience could help someone else in the future.
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Alice Pierce
•Absolutely! I'll post an update once I hear back from Washington ESD. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement.
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Noland Curtis
•Good luck! Your situation sounds very similar to what I went through and I was approved, so I'm optimistic for you.
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