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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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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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The silver lining is that if this was genuinely your first claim in 3 years, it shows you're running a stable business. That history of low claims will help keep your rate from going up too much. Washington ESD does factor in your overall track record.
That's reassuring. We've worked hard to maintain steady employment for our team.
Exactly. The system is designed to reward good employers over time. One claim won't ruin you, especially if it was due to legitimate business reasons.
Just remember to keep detailed records of everything - the separation reason, any documentation, correspondence with Washington ESD. If you ever need to dispute something later or if there are questions about future claims, having good records makes everything easier.
Good advice. I'm going to start a file specifically for unemployment-related documents.
Smart move. Also keep copies of any responses you send to Washington ESD. Their systems aren't perfect and sometimes things get lost.
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Just remember - file after the week ends, be honest about work and job search, and don't skip weeks. Those are the basics that will keep you out of trouble.
Perfect summary. I feel much more confident about this now.
Yep, once you get in the rhythm it's pretty automatic. Good luck with your claim!
One last thing - if you're ever confused about Washington ESD procedures, their website has some helpful tutorials. But honestly calling can be faster if you can get through.
Getting through is the hard part! I mentioned Claimyr earlier but it's seriously been a game changer for reaching Washington ESD agents when I have questions.
I'll have to check that out. The regular phone number is basically useless during busy times.
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i used claimyr too when i couldnt get through to resolve an issue with my weekly claim. saved me hours of trying to call. the peace of mind was worth it when my benefits were on the line
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I'll keep it in mind if I run into problems.
Good luck with your claim! The initial application is definitely the hardest part. Once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search activities it becomes much more manageable.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
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Final thought - even if your severance temporarily affects your benefits, you should still file your claim to establish your benefit year. You can always reopen it later when the severance period ends.
Good point. I'll file tomorrow and just be completely honest about the severance situation.
That's definitely the right approach. Transparency is always best with these things.
Anastasia Sokolov
The Washington ESD website also has a lot of good FAQs if you want to read up on things before you file. Might help you feel more prepared.
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Natasha Volkova
•I'll definitely check those out tonight. Thanks for mentioning it!
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Sean O'Donnell
Just remember - thousands of people file for unemployment every week and get through the process just fine. You've got this!
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Natasha Volkova
•Thank you so much! This community has been incredibly helpful.
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