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If your payment is more than a week late, definitely call Washington ESD or use that Claimyr service people mentioned. Sometimes there are technical glitches that need manual fixes.
Will do. Hopefully it shows up in the next day or two though!
man i remember that feeling of constantly checking my bank account every hour waiting for that first unemployment payment. hang in there it'll come through
Haha yes that's exactly what I'm doing! Refreshing my banking app way too often.
We've all been there! The anticipation is killer when you really need the money.
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my advice is dont overthink it too much. if youve been working full time for 8 months you probably qualify as long as you didnt quit without good reason. just focus on finding your next job instead of planning for unemployment
You're right, I should focus on finding something better rather than planning for the worst case scenario.
I had to use Claimyr twice last year - once for eligibility questions and once when my claim got stuck in adjudication for weeks. Both times they got me through to Washington ESD agents who could actually help. The system is so overloaded that sometimes you need that extra help to reach someone.
How quickly were they able to connect you?
First time took about 30 minutes, second time was faster. Way better than the hours I spent trying to call myself.
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One more thing - make sure you're ready to start filing weekly claims right away after your initial claim. Even during the waiting period, you need to keep up with your weekly claims to maintain your eligibility. Set a reminder for yourself to file every week.
Good point about setting reminders. I'll add that to my calendar now so I don't forget.
The weekly claims are super important. Miss too many and you could lose your benefits entirely.
Just want to echo what everyone else is saying - file immediately after your last day of work. I've been through this process twice and both times filing early made everything smoother. Washington ESD is pretty good about walking you through the steps once you get started.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about the timing now.
Glad we could help! The unemployment process can be stressful but it's really not as complicated as it seems at first.
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One thing to watch out for - make sure your Oregon address doesn't mess up your direct deposit or debit card delivery. Update everything at the same time.
Good thinking. I'll make sure all my contact info is current before I submit the application.
Yeah, nothing worse than having payment issues because of an address mixup.
The bottom line is don't overthink it. You worked in Washington, you file with Washington ESD. Living in Oregon now doesn't change that basic fact.
No problem! Hope your claim goes smoothly.
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Sofía Rodríguez
My cousin filed for unemployment and got her first payment in exactly 3 weeks. No issues with her claim though - I think that makes a big difference.
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Eve Freeman
•Hopefully mine goes that smoothly too!
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Aiden O'Connor
Good luck everyone! The unemployment system isn't perfect but it's there to help us get through tough times. Don't be afraid to use it if you need it.
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Eve Freeman
•Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about filing now.
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Clarissa Flair
•That's great to hear! Remember to file today if possible and don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
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