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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.
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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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Been following this thread because I'm in similar situation with a shoulder injury. Really helpful information from everyone. This forum is better than trying to get info from Washington ESD directly.
Glad it helped you too. It's nice to know we're not alone in dealing with these issues.
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Remember that your weekly benefit amount is based on your highest earning quarter in the base period, not your most recent job. So if you made more money at a previous job, that could actually increase your benefit amount.
How do they calculate the base period? Is it the last 12 months?
It's usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file. So if you file in January 2025, they'd look at January-December 2024.
Final piece of advice - be patient but persistent. The system is overloaded and things take time, but don't let issues slide hoping they'll resolve themselves. If something seems wrong with your claim, address it quickly. I used Claimyr twice last year when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines and it saved me weeks of delays.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed help! I feel much more prepared to start the application process now.
Good luck! The first time is always intimidating but once you get the hang of filing weekly claims it becomes routine.
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If you're having trouble with the Washington ESD website or phone system, definitely check out Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked - got connected to an agent in like 20 minutes instead of calling all day. The video demo explains it well: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
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Honorah King
•might have to try that if i run into problems
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Aidan Percy
•I used Claimyr too when my claim was stuck. Worth it just for the peace of mind of actually talking to someone.
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Fernanda Marquez
The whole process is honestly pretty straightforward once you get started. The hardest part is just that first step of creating your account and filing the initial claim. After that it's mostly just filing weekly claims and looking for work.
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Honorah King
•thanks everyone for all the help. feeling way less overwhelmed now
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Fernanda Marquez
•No problem! We've all been there. Good luck with your claim!
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