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This whole thread is making me grateful I filed my claim a few months ago. The system was buggy then too but sounds like it's gotten worse. Really hope they fix these technical issues soon.
How long did the whole process take for you from filing to getting your first payment?
About 3 weeks total, but that included a waiting week that's no longer required. Your timeline might be different depending on if your claim needs adjudication.
Final advice: be patient with the website, have everything ready before you start, and don't wait too long to file. The sooner you get your claim in, the sooner you can start the waiting process for approval and payments.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and reality checks. I'll try the website first thing tomorrow morning with everything prepared.
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Pro tip: set up account alerts with your bank so you get notified the moment any deposit hits. Takes away a lot of the anxiety.
Smart idea, I'm going to do that right now
Yeah I have alerts set up for any deposit over $100, super helpful
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If anyone's still having trouble reaching Washington ESD with questions, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually worked for me too. Way better than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get peace of mind about these things.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to reach someone. Thanks for the recommendation!
The phone system is so frustrating, it's nice to know there are alternatives that actually work.
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Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about handling my severance situation now. Going to file my claim this week and make sure I report everything correctly.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues.
Good luck! And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly about anything, don't spend hours on hold - check out that Claimyr service.
This was a really helpful thread. I learned some things about severance reporting that I didn't know before. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!
Same here. It's nice to see people helping each other navigate this confusing system.
yeah these forums are way more helpful than trying to figure out the washington esd website alone
Mei Wong
Just want to add that if you're still collecting unemployment benefits, definitely set up the tax withholding now. It's so much easier than dealing with a big bill at tax time.
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Liam Sullivan
•How do you set up the withholding? I'm currently on standby and want to make sure I don't get hit with a big tax bill next year.
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Mei Wong
•When you file your weekly claim, there should be a question about federal tax withholding. You can choose to have 10% withheld from each payment.
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Amara Okafor
Update: I just checked my eServices account and found the tax withholding option! It was under the weekly claim section like everyone said. Thanks for all the help, this thread really eased my anxiety about the whole situation.
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Chloe Robinson
•Glad you found it! Having taxes withheld upfront really is the way to go if you can afford the slightly smaller weekly payments.
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CosmicCrusader
•Great! I'm not currently on benefits but I bookmarked the location in case I need it in the future. This whole discussion has been really educational.
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