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For what it's worth, the waiting week isn't unique to Washington. Most states have it, though some did eliminate it permanently after COVID. We're not the only ones dealing with this frustration.
That doesn't make it any less frustrating when you're the one trying to pay rent with no income!
Oh absolutely, I'm not defending it at all. Just pointing out it's a widespread policy issue, not just Washington being difficult.
The most important thing is to keep filing your weekly claims even during the waiting week. I know someone who stopped filing because they thought there was no point if they weren't getting paid, and it messed up their whole claim.
Yes! This is crucial. Missing even one weekly claim can disqualify you from benefits entirely, even if it's during the unpaid waiting week.
Good to know. I'll make sure to keep filing every week no matter what. This whole system is confusing but I can't afford to make mistakes.
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Also heads up - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file an interstate claim. This can complicate things and take longer to process. Washington ESD will help determine which state you should file in based on where you worked and earned wages.
I only worked in Washington so I should be good there.
Remember that your waiting week is built into the system now - you won't get paid for your first eligible week. This used to be separate but they changed it a few years ago. So don't panic if your first payment seems delayed.
So I'll miss a week of payments no matter what?
Right, the first week is unpaid but it's automatic now, not something you have to serve separately.
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Hang in there! I know the waiting is stressful but 10 days really isn't that long in Washington ESD time. You should hear something soon.
Thank you for the encouragement! This thread has been really helpful and reassuring.
One more thing - if you have any issues with your claim or need to make changes, don't wait. Contact them as soon as possible because delays can affect your benefits.
Good advice! I'll definitely reach out if anything seems off.
Exactly why I used Claimyr when I had questions - much faster than trying to get through on my own.
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The first payment is always nerve-wracking because you don't know what to expect. Once you get into the rhythm it becomes predictable. Just hang in there and it should come through soon.
Thanks for the encouragement. It's really stressful when you're depending on that money to pay bills.
I totally understand the stress. The waiting is the hardest part, especially when you're already struggling financially.
Based on what you described, it sounds like everything is processing normally. First payments often take 5-7 business days. If you don't see it by Friday, then I'd start making calls to find out what's going on.
Ok that makes me feel better. I'll wait until Friday and then start calling if nothing shows up.
Good plan. Most likely it will show up before then, but it's always smart to have a backup plan for following up.
QuantumQuasar
My tax preparer told me that unemployment benefits can sometimes push you into a higher tax bracket if you had other income during the year. Definitely worth having taxes withheld if you're not sure.
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Zara Shah
•That's exactly what happened to me! My regular job income plus unemployment put me in a higher bracket than I expected.
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Anastasia Popova
•This is all making me realize I should probably talk to a tax professional. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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Liam McGuire
FYI you can also make quarterly estimated tax payments if you don't want to use the withholding option. Some people prefer to handle it that way.
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Carmen Ruiz
•True but the withholding is easier for most people. Set it and forget it.
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Liam McGuire
•Definitely agree for most situations!
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