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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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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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Honestly the hardest part isn't qualifying, it's dealing with Washington ESD once you're in the system. The weekly claims, job search logs, all the paperwork... it's a lot to keep track of.
Is it really that bad? I mean, if you need the money you gotta do what you gotta do right?
True, it's not impossible, just more complicated than I expected. Worth it if you need the income though.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about my situation now.
Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you have any other questions about the process.
Same here, this was exactly what I needed to know. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
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Good luck with your job search! Remember that unemployment is temporary assistance while you find your next opportunity. Use the time wisely to network and apply for positions that are a good fit.
Absolutely. I'm actually excited to find something new. This might be a blessing in disguise.
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Final checklist: Photo ID, Social Security card, separation notice, pay stubs, bank info for direct deposit, work search log, any Washington ESD correspondence, and copies of everything. That should cover most situations.
Perfect, thank you! I'll gather all this stuff together. Hopefully I can resolve it with a phone call first though.
Good luck! Either way, having all your documentation organized will help whether you call or go in person.
UPDATE: I tried Claimyr and they got me through to Washington ESD in about 20 minutes! Turns out my employer hadn't responded to their request for information, which was holding up my adjudication. The agent said they'd follow up with my employer directly. Thanks everyone for the advice!
So glad you got it resolved! I'm definitely bookmarking that service for future reference.
Great news! It's so much better when you can get actual information about what's happening with your claim instead of just waiting in the dark.
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Good to hear another positive review. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to call them.
yeah the washington unemployment phone system is basically impossible to get through otherwise. anything that helps is worth it
Bottom line - quitting for good cause is possible but you need to build a strong case. Document everything, try to resolve issues through proper channels first, and be prepared for the investigation process. Don't quit impulsively without a plan.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared to handle this situation properly now. Going to start documenting everything and talk to HR first.
Sophia Clark
Update on my earlier comment about using Claimyr - I ended up getting approved for UI after quitting due to unsafe working conditions. The Washington ESD agent I talked to through their service helped me understand exactly what evidence I needed to provide. Definitely worth it if you're dealing with a complex situation like good cause quitting.
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Amelia Martinez
•That's great to hear! I think I'm going to try that service too since this whole good cause thing seems pretty complicated to navigate on your own.
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Sophia Clark
•Yeah it really helped to talk through my specific situation with someone who actually knows the Washington ESD rules inside and out. Way better than trying to interpret the website information.
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Katherine Harris
Just wanted to add one more thing - make sure you apply for UI immediately after quitting, don't wait around thinking about it. Your claim date is based on when you file, not when you quit, so any delay just costs you money. Even if you're not sure about the good cause thing, file the claim and let them sort it out.
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Amelia Martinez
•Good point, I hadn't thought about the timing aspect. I was planning to wait until I actually quit but sounds like I should file right away.
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Katherine Harris
•Exactly. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file your claim, so every day you wait is money you can't get back even if you're eventually approved.
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