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Bottom line: you should be fine moving to Oregon while collecting Washington ESD benefits. Just follow the rules, keep looking for work, and file your weekly claims on time. Thousands of people do this every year.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about the move now.
Good luck with the move and the job search! Oregon's a great state.
Just wanted to add that if you do run into any problems with your claim after moving, don't panic. Most issues can be resolved with a phone call to Washington ESD, though getting through can be challenging. Document everything and be persistent.
Will do. I'm feeling pretty confident about this now thanks to all the advice here.
That's great to hear. The unemployment system can be confusing but this is actually one of the more straightforward situations.
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The most important thing is to file your weekly claim every week, even if your payment is delayed. If you miss filing, you could lose that week's benefits entirely.
Good point. I'll make sure to keep filing even if payments are slow.
Exactly. The filing deadline is more important than the payment timing. Payments can be delayed but missed filings can't be recovered.
Update: Just got my first payment! It hit Wednesday morning like everyone said it would. Thanks for all the info in this thread.
Great news! Wednesday is pretty typical for first-time filers. Should be more consistent going forward.
Awesome! Now you know what to expect each week. Just keep filing on time and you should be good.
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Just filed my claim last week and already got my first payment. The process was actually easier than I expected once I gathered all my employment information.
How long did it take from filing to getting your first payment?
About 10 days total. Filed on a Tuesday, got my debit card in the mail Friday, and the first payment was there the following Tuesday after I did my weekly claim.
Don't forget that if you disagree with your benefit amount determination you can appeal it. Washington ESD sometimes makes mistakes in their calculations.
How would you know if they made a mistake? Do they show you how they calculated it?
You'll get a monetary determination letter that shows your base period wages and how they calculated your weekly benefit amount. Review it carefully to make sure all your wages are included correctly.
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Has anyone used the Claimyr service mentioned earlier? I'm curious if it actually works or if it's just another scam targeting desperate unemployment claimants.
I used it and it worked for me. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent after weeks of failed attempts on my own. The video demo I mentioned earlier shows exactly how the process works.
Okay that's reassuring. I might give it a try since traditional calling clearly isn't working for me.
Bottom line - be completely honest, report everything accurately, and keep looking for full-time work. As long as you do that, working part-time while collecting benefits is totally allowed in Washington.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about managing both the part-time work and my unemployment claim properly.
Maya Lewis
Check this out - I found that calling right when they open at 8am gives you the best chance of getting through. But even then it's hit or miss. Sometimes I'd call 50+ times in a day.
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Isaac Wright
•I tried that strategy and still couldn't get through. The system just hangs up on you when they're at capacity.
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Lucy Taylor
•That's where services like Claimyr come in handy. They automate the calling process so you don't have to sit there hitting redial all day.
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Connor Murphy
Just wanted to update - my claim finally got approved after 7 weeks! No phone calls needed, it just went through on its own. Keep filing your weekly claims and be patient. I know it's hard but it will eventually process.
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Elijah Brown
•Congratulations! That gives me hope. I'm at 3 weeks now so maybe I'm getting close.
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KhalilStar
•Same here, got approved last week after 6 weeks of waiting. The system works, it's just slow.
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