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One last tip - if you do need to contact Washington ESD and are having trouble getting through their regular phone lines, I really recommend checking out Claimyr. I know I mentioned it before but it genuinely saved me so much time and frustration. The service handles the calling and waiting so you don't have to.
I'm bookmarking that for sure. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's an option if my claim gets stuck.
Definitely worth having as a backup plan. The regular phone system is just brutal to deal with.
Thanks everyone for all the info and advice! Sounds like 3-4 weeks is realistic for my situation. I'll keep doing my weekly claims and job search while I wait, and I'll follow up if it takes longer than a month. Really appreciate all the help from people who've been through this process.
You're welcome! Hope your claim processes smoothly and quickly.
Good luck! The waiting is stressful but you'll get through it.
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The key thing to remember is that even if you're approved, you still need to file your weekly claims every week and meet the work search requirements. Approval is just the first step - you have to keep up with all the ongoing requirements to keep getting paid.
Yeah I've been doing my weekly claims and job searches. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting my time if the initial claim wasn't even approved
Smart to check - no point doing all that work if your claim got denied for some reason
One more thing - if you see a weekly benefit amount in your account summary but your first payment is taking a while, it might be because of the waiting week. Washington has a one-week waiting period for new claims, so your first payable week might be delayed even if everything is approved.
Exactly - the waiting week catches a lot of people off guard. Your claim can be approved but you still won't get paid for that first week
The waiting week is such a cruel policy when people are already struggling financially
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Don't forget that if you do any part-time work while collecting benefits, you need to report those wages when you file your weekly claim. They'll deduct from your benefits but you can still collect partial benefits if you work limited hours.
Good to know. I might take some temporary work while I'm looking for a permanent position.
Just make sure to report it accurately. The wage reporting is pretty straightforward but important to get right.
Overall, based on what you've described, you sound like you'll qualify easily. 8 months of work, decent wages, laid off through no fault of your own - that's a textbook case for approval. Just get your application in soon and start looking for work.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to file my claim this weekend.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but once you get started it's manageable. This thread has great advice.
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Seriously though, stop procrastinating and just file today. Every day you wait is money out of your pocket. The application isn't that complicated and you can always call or use that Claimyr thing if you have questions later.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to file right after I finish reading these responses.
Good! And remember to file your weekly claims every week once you get approved.
One last thing - keep records of everything. Save confirmation numbers, print out important pages, keep track of all your job search activities. Washington ESD might ask for documentation later and you want to be prepared.
Great advice. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork.
Smart thinking. Organization will save you headaches down the road.
Dmitry Petrov
One last tip - set up direct deposit if you can. The debit card option works but direct deposit is usually faster and more reliable for getting your weekly payments.
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CyberNinja
•Can I change to direct deposit later if I initially choose the debit card?
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Dmitry Petrov
•Yes, you can change your payment method in your online account after your claim is approved.
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Ava Williams
Good luck with everything! The unemployment system can seem overwhelming at first but thousands of people go through it successfully every week. You've got this!
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CyberNinja
•Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about starting this process now.
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