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Just want to add that if you ever need to change your direct deposit info, do it right after you file your weekly claim so you have a full week for it to process before the next payment.
That's good timing advice. I'll remember that if I ever need to update my banking info.
Yeah, timing is everything with Washington ESD. Better to be safe and give yourself extra time for any changes to process.
Congrats on getting through the adjudication process! That's the hardest part. Once you're approved and have direct deposit set up, it's pretty smooth sailing as long as you keep filing your weekly claims and meeting the job search requirements.
I'm still waiting for my adjudication to finish. Gives me hope to see someone finally get through it!
Hang in there! I know it's frustrating but it does eventually get resolved.
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so if the max is $999 and you can get it for 26 weeks thats like $26k total? not bad considering my last job barely paid that in a year lol
That math is correct, but remember to qualify for the maximum you would have needed to earn significantly more than $26k in your base period. The benefits are designed to replace a portion of your lost wages.
oh right that makes sense, its not like free money its based on what you already earned
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now to file my claim. Hopefully I won't need to use that Claimyr service but good to know it exists if I run into problems reaching Washington ESD.
Good luck with your claim! Make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file to avoid delays.
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Don't forget about the waiting week! Your first week of benefits is unpaid - it's like a deductible. So even if you file right away, you won't get paid for that first week.
Oh that's annoying! So I'd have to wait two weeks before getting my first payment?
Exactly. The waiting week plus processing time means it's usually 2-3 weeks before you see your first payment.
The whole process is pretty straightforward once you get started. Just be prepared for some waiting and make sure you do your weekly claims every week. Missing even one week can cause problems with your benefits.
Good advice! I'll make sure to stay on top of the weekly filings once I get everything set up.
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Just to confirm what others have said - 26 weeks maximum, period. I've been through this process three times and it's always the same unless Congress does something special (which they haven't since COVID ended).
Thanks for confirming. Sounds like 26 weeks is definitely what I should plan for. Time to get serious about the job search.
Exactly. Don't count on extensions that don't exist. Plan for 26 weeks and hopefully you'll find something sooner.
Klaus Schmidt
The whole wage credit system needs an overhaul. Too many people get caught in these timing gaps where their recent wages don't count. It's especially hard on people who are just starting their careers or changing jobs.
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Aisha Patel
•Agreed completely. The system was designed decades ago and doesn't reflect how people actually work nowadays.
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Klaus Schmidt
•Exactly - gig economy, contract work, career changes - none of it fits the old quarterly reporting model very well.
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LilMama23
One last tip - when you do talk to Washington ESD, ask them to walk through your wage history quarter by quarter. Sometimes there are wages from previous jobs that you forgot about that could help you qualify even under the standard base period.
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Lena Kowalski
•Good point - I did work part-time at a retail job before the warehouse. Maybe those wages count.
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LilMama23
•Could be just enough to push you over the minimum threshold! Worth asking about for sure.
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