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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to gather my wage records and submit my application this week.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started.
For future reference, WorkSourceWA also has resources about unemployment eligibility and job search requirements. Worth bookmarking since you'll need to use it for your job search activities anyway.
I'll check that out. Thanks for mentioning it!
It's actually pretty useful once you get familiar with the interface. Has job listings and tracks your search activities automatically.
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If anyone needs help navigating the Washington ESD system or getting answers about their benefits, I had good luck with Claimyr when I couldn't get through on the phone. They actually got me connected to a real person who explained my benefit timeline clearly.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already stressed about money.
It's worth checking out their website to see if it makes sense for your situation. Sometimes getting clear answers early saves you problems later.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular Washington unemployment benefits. Use them wisely and start your job search immediately. The clock starts ticking as soon as you're approved.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been super useful.
Good luck with your job search! You've got this.
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One last thing - if you ever switch banks while on unemployment, make sure to update your direct deposit info with Washington ESD right away. Payments to closed accounts can cause major delays.
Good reminder! I can imagine that would cause a lot of problems if you forgot to update it.
Yeah I've heard horror stories about people having to wait weeks to get that sorted out.
Overall Washington ESD has been pretty reliable with payment timing in my experience. It's the phone support that's impossible, not the payments themselves.
Which is why services like claimyr.com are so valuable for when you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
True, having a way to actually reach them when needed is huge.
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This thread is super helpful. I'm in the same situation as OP was and now I know exactly what to do. Filing my claim tonight!
Good luck! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.
Feel free to ask if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good about helping out.
WASHINGTON ESD IS SO SLOW ugh sorry for caps but seriously they take forever to process anything. I filed 3 weeks ago and still waiting for adjudication to finish. At least I know I filed at the right time thanks to this thread.
If you're stuck in adjudication that long, definitely try calling. Or use Claimyr if you can't get through - adjudication issues are exactly what they help with.
Yeah I might have to try that calling service. This is ridiculous.
Diego Fisher
Final thought - if you do get through, have all your information ready and be clear about your issue. Don't waste the opportunity with a disorganized call. Write down your questions beforehand.
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Raúl Mora
•Great advice, I'll prepare a list of questions and have my claim info ready to go
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Henrietta Beasley
•This is key - you might only get one shot to resolve everything, so make it count.
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Amelia Martinez
Good luck OP. This whole situation sucks but keep trying. Eventually you'll get through or find a solution that works.
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Raúl Mora
•Thanks everyone for all the tips and advice. Going to try the Claimyr thing and keep attempting early morning calls.
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Margot Quinn
•Hope you get it resolved soon. The adjudication issues are usually fixable once you can actually talk to someone.
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