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Thanks for posting this question! I'm in the same boat and this thread answered all my questions about where to apply online. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
No problem! Glad it helped someone else too. Good luck with your application!
One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure you apply for the right type of benefits. There's regular unemployment and then there's stuff like standby pay for certain situations. I applied for the wrong one initially and had to start over.
How do you know which type to apply for?
Regular unemployment is for most people who lost their job through no fault of their own. Standby is more specific for temporary layoffs where you expect to be called back. The application should guide you but it's good to understand the difference.
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The worst part is not being able to get any real information about timeline or status. Washington ESD's customer service is practically non-existent.
This is why services like Claimyr exist - because the regular system is so broken that people are willing to pay just to talk to someone.
At this point I'm considering it. Anything to get some actual information about what's happening with my claim.
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The weekly payment schedule is definitely better than monthly like some other benefits. Makes it easier to budget and manage bills when money comes in regularly.
Agreed! I was worried it would be monthly and that would have been really hard to manage.
Same here. Weekly works much better for paying rent and utilities on time.
For the original poster - sounds like you should see your first payment this week if you filed last Tuesday. After that it should be weekly as long as you keep filing your claims on time. The Washington ESD system is pretty reliable once you get into the routine.
Thank you! This whole thread has been super helpful. I feel much better about understanding the payment schedule now.
Happy to help! The uncertainty is always the worst part when you're starting out on unemployment.
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Just remember that once your first payment comes through, the subsequent ones should be much more predictable. Usually every week like clockwork if you keep filing your claims on time.
That's what I'm hoping for. I just need to get through this initial waiting period and then hopefully it becomes routine.
Exactly. The first payment is always the hardest because you don't know what to expect. After that it's pretty straightforward.
Sending good vibes! Hope you see that payment soon. The waiting game is brutal but you're doing everything right by staying on top of your weekly claims.
Thank you! This whole thread has been so helpful. At least now I know what to expect and that other people have been through the same thing.
That's what these forums are for! We're all just trying to navigate the system together.
Aisha Hussain
Reading all this makes me grateful I had help navigating the system. I used one of those callback services (Claimyr I think?) when I was having trouble reaching Washington ESD about my claim status. Definitely worth it when you're stressed about money and can't get through on the phone.
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GalacticGladiator
•I keep seeing mentions of these services. Are they actually endorsed by Washington ESD or just third-party companies?
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Aisha Hussain
•They're third-party but legitimate. They just help you get connected to the actual Washington ESD agents faster than calling directly.
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Ethan Brown
Bottom line: based on what you've described, you have a decent chance of qualifying. The hour reduction from full-time to 4 hours per week is pretty clearly a substantial change that would make continuing employment unreasonable. Just make sure you document everything and be thorough in your application. Good luck!
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PixelPioneer
•Thank you so much everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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Yuki Yamamoto
•You're welcome! This community is great for helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system. Don't hesitate to post again if you run into issues.
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