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YES i did direct deposit! Way faster than their debit card option. Just make sure u enter ur banking info correctly cuz if u mess that up it's another HUGE delay to fix it.
Another tip - make sure you start doing your job search activities immediately and document them properly. Even during your waiting week, you need to complete and log 3 job search activities. If you don't, they can deny benefits for that week once your claim is approved. The WorkSource workshops count as activities and are pretty easy to complete online.
omg this is so important!!! i lost a whole week of benefits because i didnt know i had to do job search stuff during the waiting week!!
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UPDATE: The money finally showed up in my account this morning! So it took exactly 6 days from when it showed as \
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yea i remeber it took like 2 weeks for me... the annoying thing is they dont let u know when they mail it. also make sure u keep the envelope it comes in! has ur activation instructions. i threw mine out accidentally had to figure it out from their website lol
That's a good tip about keeping the envelope! I probably would have thrown it away too without thinking about it.
One additional detail I forgot to mention - after you receive the ReliaCard, you'll need to create an online account with US Bank to manage it. This is separate from your ESD account. You'll be able to check your balance, set up alerts for deposits, and even transfer money from the card to your personal bank account (which many people do to avoid the ATM fees).
Oh that's really good to know. I'd much rather transfer the funds to my regular bank account than deal with a separate card and potential fees. I'll look into that once it arrives.
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One more important tip: If you've been on unemployment for a while, remember you'll need to adjust your tax withholding with your new employer. Many people forget this transition and end up owing at tax time because unemployment often doesn't withhold enough. Make sure to fill out your W-4 carefully during orientation!
That's such a good point! I actually didn't have any taxes withheld from my unemployment (needed every penny) so I definitely need to make sure my withholding is set correctly. Will pay extra attention to the W-4 tomorrow. Thank you!
Mateo Martinez
wow reading all this makes me nervous... im only 3 months into my ESD saga and already losing my mind. to think this could drag on for YEARS is terrifying
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Luca Ferrari
One thing I've learned dealing with unemployment appeals: show up fully prepared for every hearing, even if it seems pointless. The administrative law judges can be very particular about procedure. Make sure you or your attorney clearly state at the beginning of the hearing that you believe the issue is moot due to ESD's decision to zero the balance. Get that on the record immediately before any other discussion happens.
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Nia Wilson
•Excellent advice. Also, make sure to get a written declaration from the ESD agent who zeroed out the balance explaining why they did so. Having this as an exhibit for your hearing provides stronger evidence than just saying it was zeroed out.
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