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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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Been collecting unemployment for 2 months now and honestly the amount has been a lifesaver. Not as much as my regular salary obviously but enough to keep me afloat while job hunting.
That's reassuring to hear. I'm worried it won't be enough to cover all my expenses.
You might need to cut back on some things but it definitely helps bridge the gap. The key is finding work before the benefits run out.
If you're really struggling to get answers about your benefit amount, seriously consider using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked great - got me connected to Washington ESD in like 15 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call.
I might have to try that if my claim doesn't update soon. The waiting and uncertainty is really stressful.
Same here, I used Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit calculation. Much easier than playing phone tag with Washington ESD.
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For what it's worth, I also ended up using Claimyr when I needed to get specific information about my claim status. The regular Washington ESD phone lines are just impossible to get through on, but their service actually worked. Made it so much easier to get real answers instead of guessing from the website.
I think I'm going to have to try that. I have too many questions and can't afford to guess about what happens next with my benefits.
Yeah definitely worth it when you need actual answers. Way less stressful than the regular calling process.
Bottom line - start preparing now for when your benefits end. Don't wait until the last minute. Apply for other assistance programs early, look into training opportunities, and keep detailed records of your job search. The transition doesn't have to be a complete disaster if you plan ahead.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to start looking into other programs this week instead of waiting. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good advice. I wish I had started planning earlier when I went through this. Would have saved a lot of stress and scrambling at the last minute.
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try using that claimyr service if you need to talk to someone. i was hesitant at first but it really does work and saved me hours of trying to get through myself. worth checking out their demo video to see how it works
I keep seeing mentions of this service. Might be worth trying if my claim doesn't process by early next week.
Just to add another data point - I had this status for about a week last month and it turned out there was a system issue on Washington ESD's end that was affecting a batch of claims. They eventually processed all of them at once and everyone got their payments. Sometimes it really is just technical problems on their side.
That makes me feel better. Sounds like patience is really the key here and most of these processing delays resolve themselves eventually.
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Just a heads up - if you do get approved, you'll need to actively search for W-2 employment to meet the job search requirements. Looking for more 1099 work won't count.
Good point. That might actually help me transition back to regular employment.
The job search requirements are pretty specific about what types of work activities qualify.
Final update: I submitted my application and it went through! Now I'm waiting to see if I have enough qualifying wages. Thanks everyone for the help and encouragement.
Fingers crossed! Your experience will definitely help other contractors who find this thread.
Good luck! The waiting is the hardest part, but hopefully you'll get good news soon.
Mei Lin
The automated system tells you the estimated wait time but it's never accurate. Said 15 minutes and I waited over an hour before giving up.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Same experience here. The wait time estimates are completely useless.
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Omar Hassan
•At least you got into the queue! That's further than most people get.
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GalacticGuru
I tried that Claimyr service and honestly it was worth it just for peace of mind. Instead of spending hours trying to call, I could actually focus on job searching while they handled getting me connected to Washington ESD.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•I'm still not sure about using a third party service for something this important.
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GalacticGuru
•I get the hesitation but they just make the call for you, they don't handle any of your personal information or claim details. Worth checking out their video demo to see how it works.
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