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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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I had a friend who used Claimyr when he was having trouble getting updates on his unemployment claim status. He said it was worth every penny because he was able to get answers instead of just wondering what was happening. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to save your sanity, especially when you're already stressed about being unemployed.
I'm definitely going to keep that option in mind. The stress of not knowing what's happening would probably be worse than paying for help.
I looked at their website and the video demo actually shows exactly how it works. Pretty clever system.
Bottom line: file your claim, be honest, and don't assume you'll be denied just because you were fired. Washington ESD sees these cases all the time and they're pretty good at distinguishing between misconduct and performance issues. You've got this!
You're welcome! Come back and let us know how it goes. Good luck!
Wishing you the best of luck with your claim. You deserve support while you're looking for new work.
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Congrats on the job! Just remember that even though it's part-time now, having that work history and reference will help when you're looking for full-time positions. And the partial unemployment helps bridge the gap financially.
True! I'm looking at it as a stepping stone while I keep searching for something full-time.
Exactly the right attitude. Plus you're still actively in the job market which looks good to potential employers.
The weekly claim questions about work are pretty straightforward - they ask if you worked, how many hours, and your gross earnings. Don't stress too much about the exact format, just answer honestly and completely.
Ok that doesn't sound too complicated. I was imagining some complex form or something.
Nope, it's just a few additional questions added to your regular weekly claim. Pretty user-friendly actually.
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Medical issues can also affect eligibility. If you can't work due to illness or injury, you might not meet the 'able and available' requirement. In some cases, you might qualify for other programs instead.
What other programs are available if you can't work due to medical issues?
Depending on the situation, you might qualify for state disability or workers' compensation if it's work-related. Social Security disability is another option for long-term issues.
Bottom line - document everything, report everything, and respond to all communications promptly. The burden of proof is usually on you to show you're following the rules. Washington ESD doesn't give the benefit of the doubt.
Thanks everyone for all this information. I feel much more prepared now to avoid potential problems with my claim.
Good luck! The system is tough but manageable if you stay on top of the requirements. Don't hesitate to ask questions if something seems unclear.
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thanks for all this info everyone, this thread has been really helpful for understanding the rules
Agreed! I have a much better idea of what I need to do now.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do! The unemployment system is complicated but there are options if you qualify. Don't give up if you think you have a legitimate claim.
Thank you! I'm going to gather my employment records and probably speak with Washington ESD directly about my situation.
Definitely use Claimyr to get through to them - it really does work!
Dmitry Popov
Last tip - keep detailed records of everything once you start the process. Job search activities, any communication with Washington ESD, work you do while claiming benefits. It'll save you headaches if questions come up later.
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Sean O'Brien
•Good advice. I'll make sure to document everything if I end up applying.
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Ava Rodriguez
The main thing is just to be patient with the process. It's bureaucratic and slow but if you qualify it's money you're entitled to. Don't let the complexity discourage you from applying.
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Sean O'Brien
•Thanks again everyone. This thread has been super helpful in understanding what I need to do.
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