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The consistency is actually pretty good once you're in the system. File Sunday, money Wednesday. Just don't skip filing thinking you'll catch up later - you can't backdate claims in most cases.
You lose that week's payment in most cases. There are some exceptions for emergencies but they're hard to get approved.
Yeah don't miss your filing deadline. Set multiple reminders if you have to.
Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like Sunday filing → Wednesday payment is the standard pattern. I feel much better knowing what to expect now.
Glad we could help! Once you get through your first few payments it becomes second nature.
You got this! The hardest part is behind you now that you're approved.
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been approved for 3 months now and still learning new things about the system. it's not intuitive at all
Any tips for navigating it better?
bookmark the important pages and check them in the same order every time. creates less confusion
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I see a lot of good advice here. The key is to pursue multiple options at once - appeal the denial, apply for other assistance programs, and start looking for alternative income sources. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
You're absolutely right. I was so focused on just the unemployment denial that I wasn't thinking about other options. This thread has been really helpful.
Glad to help. Remember, this is temporary. You'll get through this.
One more thing - if you do end up getting approved for unemployment later, you might be able to get back pay from when you first applied. So definitely keep track of your job search activities just in case.
Good point. I'll start keeping a job search log even though I'm not currently required to.
Smart thinking. It shows you're actively looking for work and will help if you need to prove your efforts later.
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I was skeptical about using outside services to help with Washington ESD, but after spending three full days trying to get through on the phone, I tried that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier. Actually got connected to an agent and resolved my adjudication issue. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
It sounds like that service is really helpful for people who are having trouble getting through. I'll keep it in mind if I run into issues.
Yeah, I was hesitant at first but when you really need to reach someone at Washington ESD, it's worth it. The video demo on their site explains exactly how it works.
Bottom line for the OP: 8 months of full-time work should definitely qualify you for benefits. Don't stress too much about it. File your claim online, register with WorkSource, and start your job search. You'll be fine!
Good luck with everything! Come back and update us on how it goes.
Will do! Thanks again for all the support and information.
Mateo Silva
The key is staying on top of any requests for information. I got a request for wage verification that I almost missed and it would have delayed everything by weeks if I hadn't responded within the 10-day deadline.
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Emily Thompson
•How did they notify you about the wage verification request? Email or through the website?
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Mateo Silva
•It showed up in my SecureAccess Washington messages but I didn't get an email notification. That's why you need to check regularly.
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Victoria Jones
Bottom line for OP - if everything is straightforward you're looking at 2-3 weeks max. But definitely keep filing weekly claims and checking your account for any messages or requests. And if you hit the 3 week mark with no word, start making some phone calls to find out what's up.
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Emily Thompson
•Perfect summary, thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful for setting expectations.
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Ryan Kim
•And remember if you can't get through on the phone, services like Claimyr can save you tons of time and frustration. Sometimes you need to talk to a real person to get answers.
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