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Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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.
An incredibly helpful service
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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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One more thing about Claimyr since it came up - I was skeptical at first but ended up using them when my claim was stuck for 3 weeks. They got me connected to an agent who resolved my issue in one call. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human and their regular phone system makes that nearly impossible.
Good to hear another positive experience with them. I'll keep it in mind if I run into issues.
Yeah, hopefully you won't need it but it's good to know the option exists if the normal channels aren't working.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. I'll file this Sunday after my last day on Friday and make sure to stay on top of the weekly claims.
You've got this! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues.
Good luck with the job search too. Construction work usually picks back up in spring so hopefully it won't be a long stretch for you.
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I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks after getting fired and could never get through. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and got connected to an agent who walked me through the whole process. Saved me so much frustration and time.
It seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I might have to try it if I can't get through normally.
Bottom line - being fired for performance doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. File your claim, be honest about the circumstances, and let the system work. Most people in your situation do end up getting approved.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims even while it's in adjudication.
You're making the right choice. Don't let the uncertainty stop you from filing - that's what the system is there for.
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For anyone still reading this thread - just wanted to say that while the amount might not be huge, unemployment benefits can definitely help bridge the gap while you find new work. Don't let the complicated system discourage you from filing if you're eligible.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm definitely going to file this week. You all have been super helpful.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues during the process.
Quick update for the thread - I actually just used that Claimyr thing yesterday and it worked great. I was able to talk to someone about my pending issues and they explained exactly what was holding up my claim. Worth checking out if you're stuck like I was.
That's awesome! I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for the update.
Good to hear another success story. I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems with my claim.
Ingrid Larsson
One last tip - if you have any witnesses who can testify about your character or the circumstances of your absences, they can participate in the hearing by phone too.
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Jamal Brown
•My sister was with me during the family emergency. Would her testimony help?
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Ingrid Larsson
•Absolutely. Family members can testify about emergency situations they witnessed firsthand.
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Carlos Mendoza
Just wanted to add that even if you're nervous about the hearing, it's worth appealing. The worst case is you're in the same position you're in now, but you might win and get your benefits.
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Jamal Brown
•You're right - I have nothing to lose by trying. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
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Fatima Al-Rashid
•Exactly the right attitude. Come back and let us know how it goes - your experience might help someone else in the future.
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