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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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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
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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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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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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- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Just want to add that if you're concerned about your specific ESD claim or need to discuss how economic conditions might affect your benefits, definitely try to speak with an agent. The phone system is awful but services like Claimyr can help you actually get through.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I need to call about my claim.
The agents can give you much better specific advice than we can speculate about here.
To directly answer your original question: Fed policy to reverse supply shock unemployment effects typically involves stimulus measures that should eventually help job creation, but won't change your Washington ESD benefits or claim processing.
Perfect, that's exactly what I was wondering. Thanks for the clear answer!
Yeah, this thread got pretty deep into economic theory but that's the practical takeaway.
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Bottom line - the system sucks and they make it way too hard to get help. But keep trying different times and days. Eventually you'll get through. Or use that service someone mentioned if you want to skip the hassle.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'll try calling Tuesday at 8am and if that doesn't work I'll look into Claimyr.
Good luck! Hope you get your claim sorted out soon.
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One last thing - make sure you file during business hours if possible. The website sometimes has issues late at night or on weekends.
Good tip. I'll plan to file tomorrow morning then.
Smart move. And make sure you have all your employment history ready before you start the application.
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Bottom line is Washington state doesn't have extended benefits available right now. Federal programs ended years ago. You'll need to look at other assistance or try to file a new claim if you have qualifying wages. Sorry there isn't better news.
I appreciate the straight answer even if it's not what I wanted to hear. At least now I can plan accordingly.
Same here. Better to know the reality than keep hoping for something that doesn't exist.
Good luck with your job search. Keep networking and don't be afraid to take something temporary while you look for the right fit. Bills don't care if the job is perfect.
Very true. I've been a bit picky but might need to lower my standards temporarily. Thanks for the reality check.
Exactly. Sometimes a stepping stone job leads to something better anyway. Stay flexible.
Peyton Clarke
Make sure to keep all your documentation even after you start getting paid. Sometimes they do random audits or ask for verification of previous info.
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Xan Dae
•Good advice, I've been keeping everything in a folder. Better safe than sorry with Washington ESD.
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Fiona Gallagher
•Smart approach. I keep digital copies of everything unemployment-related just in case.
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Vince Eh
Update us when you get your payment! Always nice to hear success stories after all the horror stories about Washington ESD delays.
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Xan Dae
•Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share in a few days.
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Jungleboo Soletrain
•Yes please update! It gives hope to others who are still waiting for their claims to be approved.
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