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Pro tip: if you're really worried about the delay, you can always try reaching out through the contact form on the Washington ESD website. Sometimes they respond faster to written inquiries than phone calls.
I tried that too but never got a response. That's actually why I ended up trying Claimyr - at least with them I could get through to talk to a real person about what was causing my delay.
The written inquiries can take weeks to get responses. Phone is usually faster if you can get through.
For what it's worth, my first unemployment payment came exactly 14 days after my claim was approved. It showed up on a Wednesday morning via direct deposit. Hang in there!
That gives me hope! I'm at day 10 so maybe by next Wednesday. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
14 days seems to be pretty typical from what I've seen in this forum. You should see yours soon!
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One more thing - if you worked in multiple states during your base period, you might need to file an interstate claim. That adds another layer of complexity to the benefit calculation.
Fortunately I only worked in Washington, but good to know.
Interstate claims are a whole different beast. Been there, not fun.
My advice is just apply and let Washington ESD do the calculation. You'll get a determination letter that breaks down exactly how they calculated your benefits. Trying to figure it out beforehand isn't worth the stress.
That's what I did. The determination letter was actually pretty clear once I had it in front of me.
Plus if you disagree with their calculation, you can always appeal and request a hearing.
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this whole thread has been super helpful for understanding the payment process. thanks everyone for sharing your experiences
Agreed! Feel much better knowing what to expect going forward. This community is really helpful.
That's what these forums are for. We've all been through the stress of waiting for that first payment!
Final tip: if you're ever concerned about a payment delay, check Washington ESD's website for any system maintenance announcements. Sometimes they do updates that can affect processing times.
That's smart. I never thought to check for maintenance notices. Will definitely do that next time.
Yeah, they usually post those announcements on the main page. Good to be aware of them.
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Seriously just stop reading threads and go file your claim! Every hour you spend researching is costing you money. The application is not nearly as complicated as people make it sound.
You're absolutely right. I'm logging off and filing right now. Thanks everyone for the advice and motivation!
Good for you! You'll feel so much better once it's done and you know your benefits are on the way.
One last tip: take screenshots of your confirmation screens when you submit your application. Having that documentation can be helpful if there are any issues later.
Smart advice. I always forget to do stuff like that and then regret it later.
I learned that lesson the hard way with other government websites. Better safe than sorry with important stuff like this.
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One more thing - make sure you understand if your severance is being paid out over time vs lump sum. If it's paid over several months, that could affect the calculation differently.
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Axel Far
•Mine is definitely lump sum, all at once on my last day.
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Lilly Curtis
Good luck OP. The severance situation is stressful but at least you have some money coming in while you figure out the Washington ESD process. That's better than nothing.
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Axel Far
•True, I'm grateful for the severance even if it complicates things. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
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