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- 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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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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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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One last tip from someone who's been through this multiple times - start your job search immediately even while waiting for benefits to kick in. The job search requirements are real and they do check up on people. Plus the sooner you find work, the better for your finances obviously.
Absolutely. I'm already updating my resume and LinkedIn profile just in case. Better to be prepared than scrambling later.
Smart approach. The job market is pretty competitive right now so giving yourself extra time is definitely wise.
Yeah and if you run into problems reaching ESD when you need help, definitely check out that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked great when I needed to resolve an issue with my weekly claim certification.
I bookmarked their website just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as a backup option.
Exactly. Better to know about it ahead of time than discover it when you're already frustrated and desperate.
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For what it's worth, I tried Claimyr when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my claim status. Worth every penny - saved me literally days of trying to call. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with that service.
Yeah, it's pretty straightforward. They just get you connected faster than doing it yourself.
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The whole system is such a mess. I've been trying to get my benefit amount corrected for weeks and can't get through to anyone who can actually help.
Seriously consider using Claimyr - I was in the same boat and they got me connected to someone who could actually fix my issue.
At this point I'm willing to try anything. This whole process is so frustrating.
Just a heads up - make sure you understand the job search requirements too. Getting your benefit amount calculated is just the first step.
Yeah I've been reading about that. Looks like I need to apply for jobs and keep a log of my activities.
Exactly. And you have to register with WorkSource Washington too. Don't skip any of those steps or they'll hold up your benefits.
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I tried calling Washington ESD multiple times last month to ask about my eligibility after being terminated. Kept getting busy signals or would wait on hold for 2+ hours just to get disconnected. Finally used Claimyr to get through and was able to speak with someone in about 10 minutes. Definitely worth it if you need to talk to an actual person at ESD.
I'm in the same boat trying to reach ESD. How much does Claimyr cost?
They focus on getting you connected rather than the cost. Check out their demo video to see how it works - way less stressful than the normal calling process.
The bottom line is that most people who get fired for performance reasons qualify for unemployment. It's really only the serious misconduct cases that get denied. Don't let your employer scare you into thinking you can't file - let Washington ESD make that determination.
That's reassuring. I was worried I might not qualify but it sounds like my situation should be fine. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
Exactly. The worst thing that can happen is they say no, but you're probably going to get approved. Don't leave money on the table.
Paolo Rizzo
Don't let your employer intimidate you into not filing. Some employers will try to discourage former employees from applying for unemployment. You have every right to file a claim.
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QuantumQuest
•This is so true. My former boss tried to tell me I couldn't get unemployment because I was fired. Total lie.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Employers sometimes say that to reduce their unemployment tax burden. Washington ESD makes the final decision, not your former employer.
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Amina Sy
Just to add another success story - I was fired for 'poor performance' but got approved because I was trying my best and following all policies. Washington ESD really does look at the whole situation, not just the fact that you were fired.
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Carmen Ortiz
•That gives me hope. I really was trying to do everything right at my job.
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Oliver Fischer
•That's what matters. As long as you weren't intentionally doing anything wrong, you have a good shot at approval.
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