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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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File your claim today! There's literally no benefit to waiting and every day you delay is another day before you can potentially receive benefits. The system is designed for you to file as soon as you become unemployed.
Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm convinced - going to file my claim right now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it processes smoothly for you.
Just wanted to add that if you worked in multiple states, you might have options for where to file. But since you worked in Washington recently, filing here makes the most sense. The Washington ESD system is pretty user-friendly once you get started.
I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me. Thanks for the tip though!
Yeah, multi-state claims can get complicated. Stick with Washington ESD since that's where your recent work history is.
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The whole phone system is a joke. I gave up and just used Claimyr after wasting two weeks trying to call. Got through immediately and the agent explained everything that was happening with my claim.
That's the third person who's mentioned Claimyr. I'm definitely going to look into it.
Same here - heard good things about their service from multiple people.
Have you tried the live chat feature on the Washington ESD website? Sometimes that's faster than calling.
I didn't know they had live chat! Where do I find that?
The live chat is mainly for technical issues with the website, not claim problems. But worth trying if you're having trouble accessing your account.
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Anyone know if there are any job training programs available through WorkSource while you're collecting unemployment? Might be worth looking into if you want to expand your skills.
That's a great idea. I should check what's available in my area.
WorkSource has tons of resources. You can access their services online or visit a local office.
If you need help navigating the Washington ESD system or getting through to speak with someone, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
I keep hearing about Claimyr. Might have to try it if I can't get through on my own.
It's worth it just for the peace of mind of talking to an actual person who can answer your specific questions.
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update: just got word that my claim was approved! took about 3 weeks for the adjudication but having all that documentation really helped. to anyone in similar situation - dont give up and keep records of everything
That's awesome! Congratulations and thanks for the update. Really encouraging to hear a success story.
Great news! Thanks for sharing your outcome. It helps others see that the system does work when you have legitimate good cause and proper documentation.
Final thought for the OP - even if you're not 100% sure your situation qualifies as good cause, it's worth applying anyway. The worst they can say is no, and then you can decide whether to appeal. Don't talk yourself out of benefits you might be entitled to.
You're absolutely right. I think I was overthinking it. Better to apply and see what happens than assume I don't qualify. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Freya Andersen
Your situation sounds very similar to mine from a few months ago. Performance termination without misconduct usually results in approved claims. Just be prepared for the possibility of a phone interview if they need more details.
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Ava Thompson
•What kind of questions do they ask in phone interviews? I want to be prepared.
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Freya Andersen
•They'll ask about the circumstances of your termination, what efforts you made to improve performance, and whether you violated any company policies.
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Omar Zaki
Good luck with your claim! The majority of people who are fired for performance issues do get approved for benefits. Just stay persistent and don't give up if there are initial complications.
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Ava Thompson
•Thank you! This thread has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Omar Zaki
•That's what this community is for! Hope everything works out smoothly for you.
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