Just went through this exact same situation last month! My Way2Go card took exactly 8 business days to arrive, which seems pretty consistent with everyone else's timeline here. You're really smart for switching to direct deposit right away - I waited almost 3 weeks to make that switch and totally regretted it. One thing to keep in mind is that even though you switched to direct deposit, you'll still want to activate the Way2Go card when it arrives because any payments that were already released before your switch will be sitting on there waiting for you. The good news is future payments will hit your bank account way faster than dealing with the card. I'd say give it the full 10 business days before calling for a replacement, but based on everyone's experiences here, it should show up soon! The online portal is super helpful for tracking which payments go where too 👍

Just got my benefits approved this week and I'm in the exact same boat! Still waiting on my Way2Go card but already switched to direct deposit after reading all these helpful responses. It's so reassuring to see the consistent 7-10 business day timeline everyone's sharing - I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong. Really glad I found this thread because now I understand the whole split payment system (old payments on card, new ones to bank account). The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking when you need those funds, but sounds like we just need to be patient and everything will work out. Thanks for asking this question - super helpful for all of us going through the same process! 🙏

I'm with Santander Bank and wanted to share my experience for anyone else who might be banking with them! My payments consistently hit around 8:45am on Tuesday mornings. Just got my first payment last week after 17 days of waiting and it included all the back pay like everyone mentioned. The anxiety during those 2.5 weeks was absolutely brutal - I was checking my account multiple times a day! What finally helped was reading through threads like this and realizing the 2-3 week timeline is completely normal. I also started setting a phone alarm for Tuesday mornings at 9am to check my account just once instead of obsessively refreshing all morning. For anyone still in the waiting phase, I know it feels like forever but everyone here is right that it does come through with full back pay. The Tuesday morning routine is actually kind of nice once you get used to it! Hang in there everyone 💪

I'm with KeyBank and just wanted to add my experience to this amazing thread! My payments consistently hit around 7:45am on Tuesday mornings. Just received my first payment yesterday after 16 days of waiting and it came with all the back pay which was such a huge relief! The anxiety during those 2+ weeks was incredibly real - I was literally losing sleep checking my account at random hours. What finally helped was reading through all these experiences and realizing that everyone goes through the exact same timeline and feelings. I ended up creating a simple note on my phone with my approval date so I could stop trying to remember and calculate how long it had been. One tip that really saved my sanity - I started checking my account just once on Tuesday mornings at 8am with my coffee instead of obsessively refreshing throughout the week. Made the whole process so much more manageable! For anyone still in that first payment waiting period, I totally get how stressful it is but everyone here is proof that it really does come through right on schedule. The Tuesday routine is actually kind of comforting once you get into the rhythm! 💙

I've been on NY unemployment since April and have traveled to visit family in different states several times without any issues. Your Thursday-Monday Nevada trip is absolutely fine! The key is exactly what everyone else has said - stay available for work and keep up with your job search requirements. I always make sure to bring my laptop so I can continue applying for jobs and handle any remote interviews that come up. Since most interviews are done via Zoom/phone these days anyway, your physical location for a short visit really doesn't matter as long as you're genuinely available to work. Just be honest when you certify about being ready and able to work (which you clearly are since you can do remote interviews) and document your job applications like you normally would. The NY system definitely understands that people have family obligations and normal life situations. Don't stress about this - enjoy your time with your family! You're being responsible by asking about it beforehand, but based on everyone's experiences here, this is really a non-issue for short domestic trips when you're still actively job searching.

I've been on NY unemployment since December and just wanted to add my voice to all these reassuring experiences! I had a very similar situation last month when I needed to visit my brother in North Carolina for a few days. I was absolutely terrified about messing up my benefits, but it turned out to be completely fine. I brought my laptop, kept up with my daily job applications, and even had a phone interview scheduled for the day I got back. The key really is just being honest about your availability - since you can do remote interviews and would accept a job if offered, you're definitely available for work regardless of which state you're physically in. I love that so many people have shared their positive experiences here because it shows this is actually pretty routine! For your Nevada trip, just document everything like you normally would and enjoy your family time. You've got this! 😊

Before you quit, document EVERYTHING starting now. Take photos of schedule changes, save any hostile emails or texts, write down dates and details of incidents immediately after they happen. If possible, try to get the hostile behavior in writing - maybe send an email to your boss summarizing a verbal conversation you had. Also consider filing a complaint with the state labor department about the working conditions if they're truly unsafe or illegal. Having an official complaint on file can strengthen your unemployment case.

Another thing to consider is consulting with an employment attorney before you quit. Many offer free consultations and can help you understand if your situation might qualify as constructive dismissal - where the working conditions are so bad that quitting is essentially the same as being fired. They can also advise on whether you have any other legal options against your employer for creating a hostile work environment. Having legal documentation or even just a lawyer's opinion letter about your situation could help support your unemployment claim later.

I'm in almost the exact same situation right now - down to my last $400 and really stressed about what comes next. This thread has been a lifesaver! I worked part-time at a pharmacy for about 4 months during my benefit year (around 20 hours per week), so reading everyone's experiences gives me hope that I'll qualify for a new claim. The timing advice from @Dylan Campbell about filing early is really valuable - I was going to wait until my balance hit zero but now I'm definitely going to start the process this week. One thing I'm curious about that I haven't seen mentioned - if you're approved for a new claim, do you have to go through the whole initial waiting week thing again, or does the new claim start paying right away after your old one exhausts? The waiting week was such a financial strain when I first filed and I'm hoping I won't have to deal with that again.

I'm in a very similar position and this discussion has been incredibly eye-opening! I have about $620 left on my claim balance (roughly 2 weeks) and I've been absolutely terrified about what happens next. I worked part-time as a barista for about 6 months during my benefit year, usually around 16-20 hours per week, so after reading everyone's experiences I'm feeling more optimistic that I might qualify for a new claim. The advice about filing early instead of waiting until the last second is really valuable - I had no idea you could start the process before your balance hits zero. I'm definitely going to get started on the online application this week. One thing that's been stressing me out is that my part-time job paid significantly less per hour than my original full-time position, so I'm expecting my new weekly benefit amount to be much lower. But like @Maya Jackson said, getting something is definitely better than getting nothing! Has anyone had experience with how long the online application actually takes to complete? I want to set aside enough time to fill it out properly without rushing through it.