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Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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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Just to close the loop on timing - in my experience it's usually closer to the 7-8 day mark unless there's a holiday or mail issue. The 10 days is more of a worst-case scenario timeframe.
That's reassuring since I'm right at the 8 day mark now. Hopefully it shows up in the next day or two!
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For anyone still trying to reach Washington ESD about benefit calculations, I had success with Claimyr last month. Got connected to an agent who walked me through exactly how my weekly amount was calculated and why it was different than I expected.
That's exactly what I need! My determination letter doesn't break down the calculation clearly enough.
The agent was really helpful explaining the formula step by step. Made much more sense after talking to someone who actually understood the system.
Don't forget that if you qualify for unemployment benefits, you might also be eligible for other programs like SNAP or healthcare subsidies. The combination can help stretch that weekly benefit amount further.
Good reminder. I should look into what other assistance might be available while I'm job searching.
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Last bit of advice - if you ever have issues reaching Washington ESD by phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to an agent when I couldn't get past the busy signal for weeks.
I'm definitely going to try it, I've wasted so many hours trying to call them directly
It's worth it just for the peace of mind of actually being able to talk to someone when you need to
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Remember that unemployment benefits are insurance that you and your employer paid into. You have a right to collect them if you're eligible. Don't feel guilty about filing a claim.
Thanks for the reminder. I do feel bad about it but you're right - I paid into the system.
Maya Diaz
Final thought - consider working with a career counselor or job coach if you can afford it. Sometimes an outside perspective can help identify blind spots in your approach or suggest strategies you hadn't considered. Many offer sliding scale fees for unemployed clients.
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Isaac Wright
•That's a good idea. I've been trying to figure this out on my own but maybe professional help would be worth the investment.
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Ruby Knight
•Career counselors can be game changers. They see patterns and have insights from working with lots of job seekers.
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Sean Matthews
Good luck OP! This has been a really helpful thread for me too. It's nice to know other people understand the struggle and that there are actual strategies beyond just 'apply to more jobs.
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Isaac Wright
•Thanks everyone! I feel so much more hopeful after reading all your advice. Going to start implementing these strategies this week.
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