Congrats on getting your first payment! That's such a relief when you're stressed about rent. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation - Tyler's experience is pretty typical. First payments usually take 3-4 business days after processing, then subsequent payments are much more predictable (usually 2 business days). The key things to remember are: 1) Sunday doesn't count as a business day, 2) check your Correspondence Inbox for the payment statement to confirm processing date, and 3) make sure your bank info is correct. The waiting is nerve-wracking but the system does work!

@Noah Torres You're absolutely right about the anxiety! I went through the same thing a few months ago. One tip that helped me was setting up text alerts with my bank so I'd get notified immediately when the deposit hit instead of obsessively checking my account balance every hour. Also, once you get into the rhythm of the bi-weekly payment requests, it becomes much less stressful. The first one is definitely the hardest because you don't know what to expect. Hang in there - if your status shows processed, the money is coming!

This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the timeline after winning an appeal! I'm currently in week 3 of waiting for my Commission decision, and seeing that most people get their payments within 3-7 business days after a favorable reversal is really encouraging. Emma, congrats on getting your money in 6 days - that must have been such a relief after fighting for 2 months! For anyone else going through this process, it sounds like the key things are: 1) keep doing your payment requests during the appeal, 2) make sure you have direct deposit set up, and 3) don't panic if it takes up to a week for the payment to process after the reversal. The "pending" status seems to be normal and actually a good sign that they're working on it. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - this kind of real experience data is so much more helpful than the vague info you get from TWC's website!

This thread is exactly what I needed to see right now! I just won my appeal yesterday and have been anxiously checking my payment status every few hours. Seeing that most people get their money within 3-7 business days with direct deposit is such a relief. Emma, huge congrats on getting your payment in 6 days - that gives me so much hope! I've been fighting this for about 8 weeks after they initially denied me for "voluntary quit" when I was actually laid off due to company downsizing. The stress of waiting has been unreal, especially with bills piling up. It's really encouraging to see that once you get past the Commission hurdle, the payment processing seems pretty straightforward. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - this real-world data is way more useful than anything on TWC's website!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation where my payment request seems to have vanished from the system. Reading through everyone's experiences and advice has given me a solid game plan. I'm planning to: • Call at exactly 8 AM tomorrow (setting multiple alarms!) • Take screenshots of everything moving forward • Ask specifically about their "backend system" and "internal processing system" • Request a technical incident report if needed • Get confirmation emails for any manual fixes It's honestly ridiculous that we have to become experts in navigating their broken system just to get our benefits, but at least we're all helping each other figure it out. The fact that so many people have had the same issue and gotten it resolved gives me hope that this is just another annoying glitch rather than a real lost submission. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community support makes dealing with TWC's mess so much more manageable! 🙏

Been through this exact headache twice now! 😤 The TWC system is honestly held together with digital duct tape at this point. Here's my battle-tested approach: • Call at 7:59 AM and start dialing the second it hits 8:00 - seriously, that one minute makes a huge difference • Have your Social Security number, the exact timestamp of when you submitted, and any confirmation numbers ready to rapid-fire at them • If the first rep says they "can't find anything," politely ask to escalate to someone in the technical support department - they have access to different systems • Ask them to check both the "public portal submissions" and the "internal processing queue" - sometimes requests get stuck between the two The rep I talked to last time said their website and internal database don't always sync properly, especially during peak hours. It's a known issue but apparently not high enough priority to fix 🙄 Don't let them tell you to just resubmit without checking thoroughly first - I made that mistake once and ended up with duplicate requests that took weeks to untangle. Stay strong and keep pushing until you get someone who actually knows what they're doing! You shouldn't have to stress about this when you're already dealing with unemployment.

Ava, I'm so glad you submitted your application! As someone who went through a very similar situation about a year ago (retail job, store closure, worried about qualifying), I wanted to share a few things that might help while you wait. First, you made the right call applying immediately. I made the mistake of waiting almost two weeks trying to "figure out" if I qualified, and that just delayed everything unnecessarily. The TWC system is designed to check all possible base periods automatically - much better than us trying to do that math ourselves! A couple of practical tips for the waiting period: - Set up your WorkInTexas.com profile now if you haven't already. It's free and counts as a work search activity if you get approved, plus it's actually a decent job board for Texas positions - Start a simple spreadsheet to track your job applications (company, position, date applied, contact info) - you'll need this documentation later - Don't be discouraged if your claim shows "pending" for a while - that's totally normal while they verify wages with employers Your earnings and the store closure situation really do put you in a strong position. I was approved with similar circumstances and have been working steadily since. The temporary financial stress is scary, but you're handling this exactly the right way. Wishing you a quick approval! This community will be here to help if you have any questions during the process.

Ava, you're doing everything absolutely right! As someone who went through the exact same anxiety when I applied for TWC benefits after my restaurant job ended unexpectedly, I can tell you that your methodical approach and all this great community advice puts you in the best possible position. I just wanted to add one thing that really helped me during the waiting period - consider setting up a simple daily routine that includes both job searching and self-care. When I was waiting for my TWC decision, I made a schedule: mornings for job applications, afternoons for skills development (free online courses count as work search activities!), and evenings for something that helped me decompress. Having structure really helped manage the stress and made me feel productive even while waiting. Also, since you mentioned rent being due soon, don't forget that many utility companies and landlords have hardship programs right now. It's worth making a quick call to explain your situation - you might be surprised how understanding they can be, especially since you're being proactive about finding solutions. Your positive attitude and thorough preparation really shine through in all your responses. That same energy and organization is going to serve you well in both getting approved for benefits and finding your next job. Keep us posted - we're all pulling for you! 🌟