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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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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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I always file my weekly claim right at midnight on Sunday when it becomes available. Probably doesn't matter but makes me feel better lol
Haha I can relate to that feeling. Whatever gives you peace of mind!
I do the same thing! There's something satisfying about being first.
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Actually had to use Claimyr myself recently when Washington ESD said my claim was under review but wouldn't tell me why. The agent they connected me with was able to explain the issue and tell me exactly what documents I needed to submit. Saved me weeks of wondering what was going on.
Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with that service. Definitely keeping it as a backup option.
Bottom line: being fired for poor performance is usually not disqualifying for unemployment benefits in Washington. The bar for 'misconduct' is pretty high - they're looking for things like theft, violence, or deliberately violating clear workplace policies. Being naturally slow at customer service doesn't meet that standard.
This thread has been so helpful. I feel much more confident about what would happen if I do get fired. Thank you everyone!
Glad we could help ease your worries. Hopefully it doesn't come to that but at least you know your rights now.
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Here's what helped me push through - I started treating dealing with Washington ESD like a part-time job. Set aside specific hours for it each week instead of letting it stress me out randomly throughout the week.
That's actually brilliant. Having set times instead of it hanging over my head constantly would probably help a lot.
I do something similar - every Monday morning I handle all my unemployment stuff for the week. Makes it feel more manageable.
Bottom line - if you qualify and you paid into the system, you deserve these benefits. Don't let Washington ESD's incompetence stop you from getting support while you find your next job.
Thanks everyone. You've all convinced me to stick with it. I guess I just needed to hear that other people are dealing with the same frustrations.
Absolutely! We're all in this together dealing with the same broken system. You got this!
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If you have any issues with your account or application after submitting, that Claimyr service really is a game changer for getting through to Washington ESD. Much better than the regular phone system.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any problems. Hopefully the application goes smoothly though.
I'm sure it will! But it's good to know your options just in case.
The most important thing is that you're taking action now. Two weeks isn't too long to wait, and you'll be getting benefits soon. Just stay on top of your weekly claims once everything is approved.
Will do! Planning to set a reminder on my phone for the weekly claims so I don't forget.
Smart thinking. Consistency with those weekly claims is key to getting your payments on time.
Avery Saint
One thing to remember is that your claim balance is tied to your benefit year which is usually 52 weeks from when you first filed. Even if you have money left in your balance, you can't collect after your benefit year expires without filing a new claim.
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Tyler Lefleur
•Good point! I should check when my benefit year ends so I know what to expect.
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Taylor Chen
•Yeah that date should be somewhere in your ESD account or on your determination letter when you first got approved.
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Keith Davidson
thanks everyone this thread helped me understand my account better too. was worried my claim balance meant something bad but sounds like its just tracking how much i have left to collect
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Tyler Lefleur
•Glad it helped you too! I feel much less confused about my ESD account now.
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