keep us posted on what happens when you get closer to your benefit end date, curious to hear how it goes

This thread is really helpful, I'm in a similar situation and was wondering the same things. Thanks for asking the question!

The most important thing is to keep records of everything - your notice, any calls you make, any payments you send. If this does eventually affect your credit, you'll need documentation to dispute it.

Update: I just got through to Washington ESD using one of those callback services and set up a payment plan. No mention of credit reporting as long as I stick to the payments. Feeling much better now.

Thanks for asking this question OP! I've been wondering the same thing. Sounds like 2-4am Tuesday is the general consensus for most banks.

One last thing - if your payment doesn't show up by like 10am Tuesday, that's when you should probably call Washington ESD to check on it. Earlier than that and it might just be normal bank processing delays.

Just circling back to say that having that direct line to Washington ESD through Claimyr really made the difference for me when I had questions about my eligibility. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get clarity on your specific situation.

Best of luck with your claim! The process seems daunting at first but most people do get through it successfully. Just stay organized and persistent.

Final advice: keep records of EVERYTHING. Save confirmation numbers from your weekly claims, keep your job search log updated, save any correspondence from Washington ESD. You'll thank yourself later if any problems come up.

Hope your claim goes smoothly! The Washington unemployment system isn't perfect but the benefits are decent and it really helps bridge the gap while job hunting. Good luck with everything!