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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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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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One last thing - make sure your bank info on file with Washington ESD is correct. If you changed banks recently and forgot to update it, that could cause delays.
Good reminder, but I've been using the same account for months with no issues.
Yeah if the bank info was wrong it would show up as a failed payment in your Washington ESD account
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The whole adjudication process is such a nightmare. Been waiting 5 weeks for them to review my claim and still no word. Can't get through on the phone to check status either.
That's exactly the situation where Claimyr helped me out. Was able to get through to Washington ESD and find out my adjudication was stuck because they needed additional documentation I didn't know about.
Really? Maybe I should try that. This waiting is killing me financially.
For budgeting purposes, remember that unemployment is temporary. Even if you get the maximum 26 weeks, that's only about 6 months. Start looking for work immediately even if the job search requirement is only 3 contacts per week.
Yeah, I'm definitely not planning to rely on it long-term. Just need something to bridge the gap while I find another management position.
Smart approach. The longer you're out of work, the harder it gets to find something at the same level. Use the unemployment time to network and keep your skills sharp.
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Question - if they get approved for benefits initially but I appeal and win, do I get credit back on my account for those charges?
Yes, if Washington ESD reverses the decision after your appeal, those benefit charges should be removed from your experience rating account. It's like the claim never happened for tax calculation purposes.
Good to know. Makes it worth fighting if you have a solid case.
Just want to add that if you're not sure about the process, Washington ESD has employer resources on their website that explain everything. Better to understand your rights and responsibilities upfront than scramble after someone files a claim.
Exactly. Be proactive and thorough. The worst thing you can do is ignore Washington ESD's requests for information.
And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, services like Claimyr can save you hours of hold time. Sometimes a quick conversation can clear up confusion about the process.
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bottom line is you can stop and restart but just be prepared for extra questions and possibly some delays when you come back. not the end of the world but something to plan for
Makes sense. I'll factor that into my decision about taking the temp work.
good luck with whatever you decide!
This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was stressing about it. Nice to know I'm not the only one trying to figure this stuff out.
Right? It's nice to get real answers from people who've actually been through it.
Exactly. Way better than trying to decode the official Washington ESD website.
Emma Swift
If you run into any issues during the application process or your claim gets stuck in adjudication, don't hesitate to call for help. Sometimes talking to an actual person can resolve things much faster than waiting.
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Isabella Tucker
•Easier said than done with Washington ESD's phone system though. I spent literally hours trying to get through.
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Sophia Long
•That's why services like Claimyr exist - when you really need to reach someone, sometimes you need help getting through the phone maze.
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Jayden Hill
Also keep all your paperwork organized from day one. Tax forms, pay stubs, termination letter, job search logs - you never know when Washington ESD might ask for additional documentation.
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Rachel Clark
•Good point, I'll start a file right away with everything related to my unemployment claim.
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