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One more tip - if you ever have payment issues, calling first thing Monday morning around 8am gives you the best chance of getting through to Washington ESD. That's when they have the most agents available.
Or use that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Way less frustrating than trying to time your calls perfectly.
True, that's probably easier than playing the timing game with the phone lines.
Hope this thread helped clear up the confusion! Washington ESD definitely pays weekly, not biweekly. Just stay consistent with your weekly claim filing and you should see regular deposits.
This has been super helpful! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips.
Glad we could help. The unemployment system is confusing enough without having to guess about basic stuff like payment timing.
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Been trying to reach Washington ESD for 2 weeks about my claim status. This phone system is impossible.
How does that work exactly? Do they actually get you connected to a real person?
Yeah, they handle all the calling and waiting, then connect you when they get an agent on the line. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Final update: My claim was approved and I got my first payment! The whole process took about 3 weeks from start to finish. Thanks everyone for the guidance.
Congratulations! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims and doing your job searches.
That's awesome! Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.
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Last piece of advice - if you do file for unemployment, be completely honest on your application. They verify everything anyway, and any discrepancies can cause major delays or even disqualification.
Definitely! I wouldn't want to mess anything up by not being truthful.
Exactly. It's better to be upfront about everything from the start than to have problems later.
You got this! 8 months of work history puts you in a good position. Try not to worry too much about something that might not even happen. And if it does, at least you know you'll have some income coming in while you look for your next job.
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring.
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Whatever you do, don't lie on your application or weekly claims. Washington ESD audits these things and benefit fraud penalties are serious - they can make you pay back everything plus fines and interest.
Definitely planning to be completely honest. Not worth the risk of getting in legal trouble over.
Smart approach. I've seen people get caught years later when employers report wage discrepancies. The state has good record-keeping systems.
One last tip - set up direct deposit if possible. Paper checks take forever to arrive and can get lost in the mail. Electronic payments are much more reliable.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful for understanding what to expect from the process.
Good luck with your claim! The process can be frustrating but most people eventually get their benefits sorted out.
Monique Byrd
Bottom line - plan for 26 weeks maximum but hope you find work sooner. Use the time to really improve your skills and network, not just send out applications randomly.
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Caleb Bell
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
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Jackie Martinez
One last thing - keep all your documentation about job searches, interviews, etc. Washington ESD can audit your claim at any time and you need to prove you were actively looking for work during every week you claimed benefits.
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Caleb Bell
•Good point. I'll make sure to keep detailed records of everything.
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Jackie Martinez
•Exactly. Better to over-document than get hit with an overpayment demand later because you couldn't prove your job search activities.
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