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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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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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The Washington ESD system is so frustrating. I've been trying to get clarification on my benefit amount for over a month. Every time I call I either can't get through or get disconnected. It's like they don't want people to actually collect unemployment.
I felt the same way until someone recommended Claimyr to me. It's a service that helps you get connected to Washington ESD phone agents. I was finally able to get through and resolve my benefit calculation issue. The whole process took less than an hour once I was connected to an actual person.
At this point I'm desperate enough to try anything. I'll check out their website.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I think I have a much better understanding now of how Washington ESD calculates unemployment benefits. Sounds like I should file soon and expect around $550-600 per week based on my wages. Appreciate all the advice about filing quickly and keeping up with job search requirements too.
and keep all your paperwork organized from the start. makes everything easier if you have questions later
Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks again everyone!
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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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One more thing to remember - if Washington ESD denies your initial claim, you can appeal within 30 days. Don't give up if you get a denial letter, especially if you think you were wrongfully terminated.
Good to know about the appeal option. Hopefully it won't come to that but at least I have a backup plan.
And if you need help during the appeal process, that's another time when Claimyr can be really helpful for getting through to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your case.
just file the claim already! worst case scenario they say no and you're in the same position you're in now. best case you get benefits while you look for a new job
You're absolutely right. I'm going to file online tonight. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Good luck! Hope your adjudication goes smoothly and you get approved quickly.
Savannah Weiner
Don't forget that Washington ESD also requires you to do job search activities to keep getting benefits. Make sure you're logging those in WorkSource or whatever system they're using now.
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Brooklyn Knight
•Good point! I've been applying to jobs but haven't been tracking it officially yet.
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Levi Parker
•You need to log at least 3 job search activities per week to stay eligible. Don't skip that part or they'll stop your benefits.
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Libby Hassan
The real answer is it depends on your specific wage history, but for most people it ends up being 45-60% of what you were making. Just don't expect it to fully replace your income - it's meant to be temporary assistance while you find new work.
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Brooklyn Knight
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website.
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