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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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Back in 2016 the biggest complaint about Washington ESD was maybe waiting a week or two longer than expected. Now people wait months in adjudication with no updates. The system has definitely gotten worse over time.
A week or two sounds like heaven compared to my current 6+ week wait.
Yeah those were the days when Washington ESD actually functioned properly.
To answer your original question - yes, 2016 was much better for unemployment benefits in Washington. Lower unemployment rate, faster processing, and you could actually reach customer service. We're dealing with the aftermath of system overload that never got fixed.
Thanks for the comprehensive answer. Really helps put my current frustration in context.
Same boat here - understanding the history helps but doesn't make the current wait any easier!
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Just to summarize what everyone said: 2-4 business days is typical for first payment, make sure your bank info is correct, and don't panic if it takes the full week. You should see your money soon!
Perfect summary! I'll update the thread once my payment arrives.
Yeah that covers all the main points. Good luck with your payment!
One last tip - if you do need to contact Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work well. Saved me hours of calling and getting nowhere.
Can confirm - used it myself and got through immediately. Way better than the regular phone system.
I'll keep that in mind if any issues come up. Thanks for sharing!
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The maximum 26 weeks can go by faster than you think. Make sure you're actively job searching from day one, not just going through the motions.
This is solid advice. I treated the first month like a vacation and regretted it later.
Definitely planning to start job hunting immediately. Thanks for the reality check!
One more thing - make sure all your contact information is up to date with Washington ESD. If they need to reach you about your claim and can't, it can delay or stop your benefits.
Yes! And check your messages in the Washington ESD portal regularly. They don't always send email notifications.
Great tip, I'll make sure to check the portal frequently once I file.
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Quick question - does anyone know if having an overpayment affects your ability to file for unemployment in the future? Like if I lose my job again next year?
Generally no, as long as you're working with them on resolving it. If you completely ignore it and they determine it was fraud, that's different. But regular overpayments usually don't prevent future claims.
That's a relief. I was worried about that too.
Bottom line advice: 1) Appeal if you're unsure 2) Get the detailed explanation 3) Set up a payment plan if you do owe money 4) Don't ignore it. The system has issues but they're usually workable if you engage with the process.
Thank you everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about handling this now. Going to start with filing an appeal and see what happens.
Good luck! Come back and update us on how it goes.
Amelia Martinez
One more thing - make sure you file your weekly claims EVERY week even if your claim is still pending or in adjudication. I know someone who stopped filing weekly claims while waiting for their initial claim to be approved and then had to restart the whole process.
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Amelia Martinez
•Yes! You have to maintain continuous weekly filing or you can lose your place in line. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what.
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Ethan Clark
•this is really important info, wish someone had told me this when I first filed
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Mila Walker
If you're still having trouble getting through to ESD for questions, there's also Claimyr which I used when my claim went into adjudication. They help you actually reach an agent instead of getting the busy signal runaround. Really saved me a lot of frustration.
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Logan Scott
•How much does something like that cost?
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Mila Walker
•I don't remember exactly but it was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of wasting hours trying to call. Check their site claimyr.com for current info.
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