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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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When I had trouble reaching Washington ESD for help with my claim, I ended up using Claimyr and it was a game changer. Got connected to an agent in minutes instead of hours. Definitely worth checking out if you run into issues.
I'll keep that in mind if I have problems. Thanks for all the help everyone!
No problem! Hope everything works out for you.
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Just remember that even if your employer is fighting the claim, you're still required to do your job search activities and file weekly claims. Don't let the investigation stop you from meeting those requirements.
Yeah I've been keeping up with my job search log and filing weekly. Don't want to give them any reason to deny benefits later.
Smart approach. Stay compliant with all the requirements while the investigation plays out.
Hang in there. I know it's frustrating but contested claims do get resolved eventually. The important thing is that you were legitimately laid off and have documentation to prove it.
Thanks for the encouragement. This whole process is way more complicated than I expected when I first filed.
Yeah the unemployment system can be overwhelming, especially when employers throw wrenches into the process. But justice usually prevails in the end.
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For those still waiting - try to stay positive and use the time productively. I spent my waiting period updating my resume and applying for jobs. Helped keep my mind occupied.
That's great advice! I did some online training courses while waiting. Made me feel more productive.
Exactly! Better than just sitting around worrying about the decision.
This thread has been super helpful. Nice to know I'm not alone in this process. The waiting really is the hardest part but at least now I have realistic expectations.
Glad it helped! This community is great for support during these stressful times.
Definitely! Will pay it forward when I get through my own appeal process.
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One more tip - when you do your weekly claims, be very careful how you answer the questions about being able and available for work. Your answers need to be consistent with your medical documentation and job search activities.
Thanks for mentioning that. I want to make sure I don't accidentally disqualify myself by answering something wrong.
Exactly. If you have any doubt about how to answer the weekly claim questions, it's worth getting clarification from Washington ESD rather than guessing.
Hope everything works out for you OP. The transition from disability to unemployment can be stressful but it's definitely doable with the right preparation. Just stay organized and keep good records of everything.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now to handle this transition.
You're welcome! Come back and update us on how it goes - your experience might help someone else in the same situation.
Anastasia Ivanova
Another Claimyr success story here - used them when I got confused about whether my temp agency assignments counted toward job search activities. Got a clear answer from Washington ESD within 30 minutes instead of playing phone tag for weeks.
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Miguel Castro
•What did they tell you about temp assignments? I'm in a similar situation.
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Anastasia Ivanova
•They said registering with temp agencies counts as one job search activity, but each individual assignment doesn't count separately. You still need to do additional search activities beyond just temp work.
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Sean Murphy
The 3 job search activities per week is the minimum, but honestly doing more is better for actually finding work. I usually do 5-6 activities per week because I want to get off unemployment as soon as possible.
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StarStrider
•Same here. I figure the more effort I put in, the faster I'll find something. Plus it gives me a buffer in case one week I can't find 3 good opportunities.
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Sean Murphy
•Exactly! And it shows you're serious about finding work if Washington ESD ever questions your claim.
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