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Overall, just be patient with yourself and the process. It might seem daunting but thousands of people successfully file for unemployment benefits online every week. You got this!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about tackling this now.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues during the application process.
One last thing - after you submit your application, it might take a few days to get your first determination letter. Don't panic if you don't hear anything immediately. The waiting is normal.
How long does it usually take to get approved?
If everything is straightforward, usually 1-2 weeks. If they need to investigate anything about your separation from work, it could take longer.
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clothing expenses dropped to zero for me, I stopped buying anything new and just made do with what I had
Same, though I'm worried about having appropriate interview clothes
thrift stores can be good for interview clothes if you need something specific
The good news is that once you find work again, you'll probably have developed better spending habits. I became much more conscious of my money after my unemployment period ended.
Same here, I still budget much more carefully than before I was unemployed
It's one of the few positive things that can come out of unemployment - better financial awareness
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For the original poster - sounds like you're on the right track. File every Sunday, expect payment Wednesday, and don't panic if the first one takes a little longer than expected. The system works once you get used to it.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
Yeah this thread was super helpful. Wish I had found info like this when I first started collecting.
Just one more reminder - if you ever have payment issues and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr thing really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me a ton of frustration when my payments got stuck in adjudication.
Good to have that as a backup option. The regular phone lines are basically useless most of the time.
Agreed, anything that helps you actually talk to someone at Washington ESD is worth knowing about.
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been on unemployment twice and the benefit calculation has always been fair in my experience. washington esd may be slow but they generally get the math right
That's reassuring to hear from someone with experience. Thanks for sharing!
no problem. the system has its problems but the benefit amounts are usually calculated correctly
Just remember to keep filing your weekly claims even if you haven't received your determination letter yet. You can backfile but it's easier to just stay current from the beginning.
Good advice! I'll start filing weekly claims right away even while waiting for the determination.
Yes definitely do that. It keeps everything on track and you won't miss any potential payments.
Connor O'Brien
Remember that Washington ESD has specific hours when you can file online. I think it's 6 AM to 10 PM most days. Don't try to file in the middle of the night and get frustrated when it doesn't work.
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Amina Diallo
•Oh wow I didn't know there were specific hours. Good to know.
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Klaus Schmidt
•Yeah that would have been frustrating to find out the hard way!
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GamerGirl99
Last thing - if you're filing near a holiday weekend, expect delays in processing. Washington ESD doesn't process claims on state holidays so plan accordingly.
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Klaus Schmidt
•Good point about holidays. I didn't think of that.
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•Yeah I filed right before Labor Day weekend one year and it took forever to get processed.
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