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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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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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If anyone else is having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone for claim questions, I mentioned Claimyr earlier but wanted to add - they're really helpful when you have specific questions about your claim status or need to resolve issues. Much easier than trying to get through on your own.
How much does something like that cost? Seems like it would be expensive.
It's actually pretty reasonable considering how much time it saves. Check out their site for details - claimyr.com has all the info.
Thanks everyone! Sounds like I just need to stop filing weekly claims after I properly report my final week. Really appreciate all the advice about keeping records and the tax forms too.
You got it! And remember, your claim stays open for a full year just in case you need it again, so don't worry about 'losing' anything by stopping now.
Good luck with the new job! Make sure that final weekly claim is accurate and you should be all set.
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I'm going through something similar right now and the Washington ESD PFML application process is actually pretty straightforward once you get started. Way easier than I expected after hearing horror stories about regular unemployment claims.
That's reassuring! I was dreading dealing with government paperwork while pregnant.
The online portal is actually pretty user-friendly. Just make sure you have your medical provider's information ready.
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Another vote for using Claimyr if you need to reach ESD. Used it twice now and both times got through to an agent within an hour instead of spending all day calling. The video demo on their site explains it better than I can.
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I'll definitely check it out if I need to.
It's honestly a lifesaver when you're dealing with ESD phone lines. Wish I'd known about it sooner.
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update: just saw several new job postings today advertising the new minimum wage as a selling point. seems like some employers are actually using it to attract workers
That's encouraging! It sounds like the wage increase might actually help with job searching.
Smart employers know that advertising competitive wages helps them stand out in job postings. It's good marketing for them.
Final thought - if you're concerned about your specific situation, it might be worth speaking with a career counselor at WorkSourceWA. They can help you strategize your job search approach during this transition period.
Great suggestion! I'll look into scheduling an appointment with them.
WorkSourceWA counselors are really helpful and they have current data on local job market trends. Definitely worth the time.
Maggie Martinez
I went through something similar and won my appeal. The key was showing that reasonable person would have quit under those circumstances. Your hour reduction sounds even more extreme than mine was.
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Gianna Scott
•That's exactly what I'm hoping to prove. A 75% hour reduction isn't sustainable for anyone.
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Alejandro Castro
•definitely not, especially with gas and commute costs making those few hours barely worthwhile
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Monique Byrd
One more tip - if you have any medical conditions or family obligations that made the reduced schedule particularly problematic, mention those in your appeal. It adds to the 'good cause' argument.
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Gianna Scott
•I do have a child in daycare, and the reduced hours actually made it harder to afford childcare while working so little.
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Monique Byrd
•Perfect example! That's definitely relevant to include in your appeal documentation.
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