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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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One thing that helped me was setting up a spreadsheet to track all my claim activity - when I filed, what documents I submitted, phone call attempts, etc. It helped me stay organized and gave me something concrete to reference when I finally got through to someone.
That's a really smart idea. I'm going to start doing that right now.
Organization definitely helps, especially if you end up needing to appeal or provide additional documentation later.
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The whole process can feel overwhelming but take it one step at a time. File your initial claim, then focus on your weekly claims and job search requirements. You don't have to figure everything out at once.
That's helpful perspective. I was feeling like I needed to understand the entire system before I could even start.
Nope, just start with the basics and learn as you go. The Washington ESD website has guides and FAQs that can help as questions come up.
Thanks for asking this question - I'm in a similar situation and all these responses have been really helpful for me too. Sometimes it takes a village to figure out government bureaucracy!
Glad this thread could help both of us! Feel free to update us on how your application process goes.
Will do! Hopefully we'll both be getting our benefits soon and can share some success stories.
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For what it's worth, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I had questions about my benefit duration. Actually got through to a real person at Washington ESD who explained everything clearly. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to avoid the headache of calling yourself.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already tight on money so not sure if it's worth it.
They don't mention pricing upfront on their site, but honestly the time I saved was worth whatever it cost. Plus I got answers I never would have gotten otherwise.
Bottom line is 26 weeks maximum for regular unemployment in Washington. No extensions right now. Keep filing weekly, do your job searches, and hopefully you'll find something before your benefits run out. Good luck!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about understanding the timeline now.
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The waiting is the hardest part. I know everyone says keep filing weekly claims but it feels pointless when you're not getting paid. At least if determination goes in your favor you'll get all that backpay in one lump sum.
Yeah that backpay would definitely help at this point. Just hope it comes through soon.
Hang in there, most determinations eventually get approved unless there was clear misconduct
If you do end up trying Claimyr like others mentioned, make sure you have your Social Security number and PIN ready since the agent will need to verify your identity when you get connected.
Good tip, I'll keep that in mind. At this point I'm willing to try anything to get some answers about my determination.
Alice Coleman
Final thought - if you're ever unsure about Washington ESD terminology or requirements, their customer service can clarify things for your specific situation. Don't let confusing terms stress you out unnecessarily.
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Gavin King
•Good advice. I'll reach out to them directly if I have more questions instead of just worrying about things I read online.
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Owen Jenkins
•That's the smart approach - get official answers for official questions.
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Lilah Brooks
Really appreciate this discussion. I was also confused about various unemployment terms and this helped clarify that we should focus on actual Washington ESD processes rather than academic definitions.
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Gavin King
•Exactly! Lesson learned - stick to the official Washington ESD guidance and don't overthink terminology that doesn't actually apply to our claims.
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