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I'm in the same boat - approved Friday and still waiting! At least I know I'm not the only one. Hopefully we both see our payments early this week.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment finally hit my account this morning! Took exactly 4 business days from when it showed 'issued' on the Washington ESD website. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
Also remember that if you have any issues or questions after you apply, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier can help you get through to Washington ESD agents when you need to. Their phone lines are impossible otherwise.
Don't get discouraged if your claim goes into adjudication. Mine took 3 weeks to resolve but everything worked out in the end. Just be patient and keep filing your weekly claims.
Bottom line - file as soon as you can, keep detailed records, actively look for work, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. The system isn't perfect but it's there to help you get back on your feet.
Final thought - if you run into any snags with your claim status or have questions that the online system can't answer, don't waste your time trying to call Washington ESD directly. I used Claimyr twice and both times got connected to helpful agents who resolved my issues quickly. Sometimes paying a small fee is worth avoiding the headache of their phone system.
I was skeptical about using a service like that but honestly after spending two full days trying to reach ESD myself, I wish I'd found Claimyr sooner.
Oscar O'Neil
Hope your back gets better and that whichever benefit you end up with works out well for you.
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Gabriel Freeman
•I appreciate that. Hopefully one way or another I'll have some income security while I figure out my health situation.
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Victoria Brown
Keep us updated on how it goes! Your situation is pretty common so your experience might help other people in similar circumstances.
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Gabriel Freeman
•Will do. I'll post an update once I get further into the process.
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