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Thanks everyone for all the advice. This is way more complicated than I expected but at least now I know what questions to ask when I contact Washington ESD.
Good luck! Take your time and make sure you understand everything before submitting applications.
And seriously consider using Claimyr if you can't get through to them. It really does work and will save you hours of frustration.
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The average seems to be about 2-3 weeks for most people I know, but there's a lot of variation. Keep filing your weekly claims and try to be patient. I know that's easier said than done when money's tight.
Thanks for the reality check. 2-3 weeks feels manageable if I plan for it.
Yeah, setting realistic expectations helps with the stress. Just know it will eventually come through.
whatever you do dont stop filing the weekly claims even if it feels pointless. i made that mistake and lost out on 2 weeks of benefits when i finally got approved
Oh wow, that's a costly mistake! I'll definitely keep filing every week no matter what.
yeah it was like $800 down the drain because i got frustrated and skipped those weeks
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The job search requirement thing is no joke. They randomly audit people and if you can't prove you were looking for work, they'll make you pay back benefits. Keep detailed records of everything you do.
What counts as a job search activity? Just applying for jobs or other things too?
Applying for jobs, networking events, career fairs, updating your resume, even some online career workshops count. Check the Washington ESD website for the full list.
Bottom line - if you filed correctly and your employer doesn't contest it, you'll start getting paid within 2-3 weeks of filing. First payment might take a little longer but after that it's pretty regular. Don't panic if it doesn't happen immediately.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Feeling much better about the whole process now.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you have more questions as you go through the process.
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Update on the Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier - I actually used it again this week to check on a different issue. Still works great for getting through to Washington ESD when you can't reach them directly.
Good to know it's reliable. Might need to try that myself.
Yeah, beats spending hours on redial. The website is claimyr.com if anyone needs it.
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Washington ESD should automatically send you information about what happens when your benefits end. If you haven't received anything yet, you might want to call them or use one of those services like Claimyr to make sure there isn't something you need to do on your end.
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Liam O'Connor
•I'll probably try Claimyr if I don't hear anything in the next week or two. The phone situation with ESD is just impossible otherwise.
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Ravi Gupta
Update us when you find out what happens! I'm sure there are other people in similar situations who would benefit from knowing how it goes.
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Liam O'Connor
•Will do! Hopefully I'll have some good news to share, but either way I'll let everyone know what I learn.
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