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Keep filing your weekly claims no matter what. I made the mistake of thinking I shouldn't file while pending and it created a whole new set of problems.
Thanks for the reminder. I'll make sure to keep filing every week.
Smart move. It's always better to file and have it rejected than to miss a week and lose benefits.
Pending status usually resolves itself within 1-2 weeks if there are no major issues. The key is just being patient and continuing to file your weekly claims.
I hope you're right. This is really stressing me out.
I understand the stress. Most of the time it's just Washington ESD being extra careful with their reviews.
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If anyone's still having issues reaching Washington ESD about card problems, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through to an agent in like 20 minutes instead of calling all day.
That's the third person mentioning it so it must actually work. Might be worth trying if my direct deposit doesn't go through properly.
Yeah it definitely works. The video demo on their site shows exactly how the process works if you want to check it out first.
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Look into disaster relief programs too if you're in an area that had any natural disasters recently. Sometimes there are special unemployment extensions or other assistance available that people don't know about.
We had some flooding earlier this year. I hadn't thought about checking if there are any special programs related to that.
FEMA sometimes has individual assistance programs that can help with living expenses. Worth looking into.
Remember that exhausting your benefits doesn't mean you failed. The job market is tough right now and 26 weeks sometimes just isn't enough through no fault of your own.
The average job search is taking longer than it used to across all industries. Don't let it get you down.
I appreciate all the support and advice from everyone. This community has been really helpful.
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For urgent issues, you can also try contacting your state representative's office. They sometimes can help get through to Washington ESD faster.
Really? I never thought of that option.
Yeah, they have contacts at ESD for constituent services. Won't help with routine questions but good for urgent problems.
Keep trying the main number but also document your attempts. If you have ongoing issues, that documentation can be helpful if you need to escalate later.
Good point about documentation. I should start keeping track of my call attempts.
I use a simple spreadsheet with date, time, how long I waited, and outcome. Helps show the pattern when you need to file complaints.
Nina Chan
Thanks again everyone! I'm going to file my claim this weekend. Feeling much more prepared now thanks to all your advice.
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Ruby Knight
•Good luck! Make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week and keep up with your job search requirements.
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Diego Castillo
•hope everything goes smoothly for you! come back and let us know how it goes
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Harper Collins
One thing nobody mentioned - if you get severance pay that might affect when your benefits start. Washington ESD considers severance as wages so you might have a delay before you can collect unemployment.
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Nina Chan
•I didn't get any severance, just my final paycheck. So I should be good to start benefits right away?
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Harper Collins
•Yeah if you didn't get severance you should be able to start collecting immediately as long as you meet all the other requirements.
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