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The waiting game is the worst part of being on unemployment. At least once you know the pattern it gets easier to plan your budget around it.
Yeah I'm definitely going to feel better once I see that first deposit hit my account.
It's such a relief when you finally establish that routine and know exactly when money is coming
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One more tip - if you ever need to restart benefits after a break (like if you found work then lost it again), you might need to reopen your claim rather than file a new one. The weekly claim process stays the same though.
Hopefully I won't need that information, but good to know for the future!
Yeah, reopening is usually faster than filing a brand new claim if it's been less than a year since your last claim.
The most important thing is just to file every single week on time, even if you think you might not qualify that week. Let Washington ESD make the decision about whether you get benefits - your job is just to file honestly and on time.
That's probably the best summary of everything. File every week, be honest, and let them figure out the rest.
Exactly! Don't try to second-guess whether you qualify for a particular week. Just file and answer the questions truthfully.
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been waiting 9 weeks myself. this is insane. how are people supposed to survive like this?
I'm really sorry you're going through this too. It's incredibly stressful not knowing when it will end.
thanks. just trying to hang in there like everyone else i guess
Just want to say hang in there to everyone waiting. I know it's incredibly stressful, but most claims do eventually get approved. The waiting period is brutal but try to remember that you'll get all the back pay once it's resolved. And definitely look into services like Claimyr if you need to talk to someone - the peace of mind is worth it.
Thank you for the encouragement. It really helps to know others have gone through this and come out the other side.
You're welcome. This process is tough but you're not alone in it.
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Welcome to the unemployment club! It sucks but at least WA has decent benefits compared to some states. You should be fine if you follow all the advice in this thread.
Thanks! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
Final reminder about Claimyr - keep their info handy in case you run into issues later. Much better than spending hours on hold with ESD. The peace of mind is worth it when you need to actually talk to someone about your claim.
Bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully won't need it but good to have as backup.
Emma Thompson
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure other people will find this thread helpful since multiple unemployment claims are pretty common these days.
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Giovanni Greco
•Will do! I'm going to apply online tomorrow morning and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and reassurance.
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Malik Jackson
•Good luck! I'm sure it will work out fine. The hardest part is usually just getting through the application process.
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Isabella Costa
One last thing - make sure your direct deposit information is still current in your account before you file. I forgot to update mine after switching banks and it delayed my first payment by two weeks.
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Giovanni Greco
•Oh good catch! I did switch banks recently so I'll definitely need to update that. Thanks for the reminder!
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Isabella Costa
•No problem! It's one of those easy things to forget that can cause unnecessary delays.
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