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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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Used Claimyr when I was trying to figure out if my situation qualified for good cause. The Washington ESD agent I spoke with through their service was really helpful in explaining what evidence I'd need. Definitely recommend if you're unsure about your options.
It really gave me peace of mind to get official guidance instead of just guessing based on forum advice. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
Bottom line - quitting usually disqualifies you from unemployment unless you can prove good cause. The burden of proof is high and the appeals process can take months. Make sure you're prepared for both the financial and procedural challenges before you quit.
This has been really helpful. I think I need to step back and create a more comprehensive plan before making any rash decisions.
That sounds wise. Take time to document everything, explore your options, and maybe talk to Washington ESD or a lawyer before you quit. Better to be overprepared than caught off guard.
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Update us on how it goes when you file! Always helpful to hear how these situations actually play out.
Definitely will. Hopefully it'll be straightforward but I'll let you know if there are any surprises.
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Don't overthink this too much. Thousands of people collect both unemployment and disability benefits simultaneously. As long as you report everything honestly and meet the work availability requirements, you should be fine.
You're right, I tend to worry too much about these things. Thanks for the perspective!
If you run into any issues or have questions about specific situations, that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier really does help cut through the phone tree nightmare. Sometimes talking to an actual Washington ESD rep is the only way to get clear answers for complex situations like this.
Good to know there's a backup option if I can't figure things out through the normal channels. Hopefully I won't need it but nice to have as a safety net.
Exactly! Better to have the option and not need it than need it and not know about it. The peace of mind is worth it when dealing with Washington ESD bureaucracy.
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Filing online vs calling in - any recommendations? I remember the website being glitchy when I filed my first claim but maybe it's better now?
The website is definitely more stable than it was during the pandemic. I'd try online first, but if you run into issues or need to check on status, that's when calling (or using Claimyr) becomes necessary.
Good to know. I'll give the website a shot first.
This thread is super helpful! I've been putting off applying for months thinking it was too complicated. Sounds like I should just go for it.
Same here! Everyone's advice has been really valuable. Going to gather my documents and file this week.
Just make sure you meet the wage requirements first. No point in filing if you don't have enough qualifying earnings.
Zoe Kyriakidou
The weekly benefit amount stays the same throughout your entire benefit year unless you have a new claim with different wages. So whatever you qualify for initially is what you'll get for all 26 weeks (assuming you remain eligible).
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Ravi Sharma
•That makes sense and helps with budgeting. At least I'll know exactly what to expect each week.
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Jamal Brown
•Just remember you still have to file every week and meet the job search requirements to keep getting payments.
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Mei Zhang
One last tip - set up direct deposit when you file your claim. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. Direct deposit hits your account every Tuesday like clockwork if you file by the deadline.
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Ravi Sharma
•Definitely will do direct deposit. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
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Omar Fawaz
•Good luck with everything! The Washington ESD system can be complicated but once you get familiar with it, the weekly claims become pretty routine.
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