One more success story with that claimyr service - I was getting frustrated trying to reach Washington ESD about whether my part-time work would affect my benefits. Used claimyr and got connected to an agent who explained everything clearly. Much better than trying to navigate their phone system on my own.

Just wanted to add my experience - I've been on Washington ESD unemployment for 2 months now and can confirm it's definitely 3 job contacts per week. What really helped me was setting up a routine where I do my job searches on the same days each week (usually Monday, Wednesday, Friday) so I don't fall behind. Also, don't forget that you need to be available for work during normal business hours - that's part of the eligibility requirements too. The WorkSourceWA system can be a bit clunky but once you get used to logging your activities it becomes second nature.

Hope everything works out! The system isn't perfect but sometimes it surprises you.

I went through something similar about 6 months ago - failed a drug test for THC and got terminated from my construction job. Washington ESD initially denied my claim but I appealed with documentation from my doctor showing I was using cannabis for chronic back pain from a work injury. It took about 8 weeks but they eventually approved my benefits. The key was proving it was medically necessary and didn't impact my job performance. Don't give up hope - the appeals process exists for a reason!

If all else fails and you need emergency assistance while waiting for the card, some food banks and assistance programs can help tide you over. Just a thought if bills are really pressing.

I went through the exact same thing last month! My card took 16 business days to arrive and I was panicking about rent too. Definitely call KeyBank first thing in the morning - they were actually really helpful and could tell me exactly when it shipped and the expected delivery date. Also, if you have a regular mail carrier, try catching them on their route and ask if they've seen anything from KeyBank. Mine actually remembered delivering it to my neighbor by mistake! The waiting is so stressful when you're counting on that money, but hang in there - it will come.

Just remember that if you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through on the phone, services like Claimyr are always an option. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to avoid the stress of calling hundreds of times.

Hey Caden! I went through this exact same process about 6 months ago when I got laid off from my warehouse job. One thing I'd add to all the great advice here is to take screenshots of everything as you go through the application - your confirmation numbers, submitted forms, etc. I had a glitch where part of my application didn't save properly and having those screenshots helped me prove what I had already submitted when I had to call them. Also, if you have any old W-2s handy, grab those too even though they might not ask for them - sometimes they help verify your work history faster. The whole thing really isn't as scary as it seems once you dive in!

Bottom line: Earnin and similar apps won't work with unemployment benefits. But there are legitimate assistance programs that can help bridge the gap between payments without affecting your UI claim. Focus on those instead.

I went through this exact situation a few months ago. Earnin definitely won't work - they need employer verification and Washington ESD isn't considered an employer. I ended up calling 211 like others suggested and found several local programs that helped with groceries and utility bills. Pierce County has a good emergency assistance program too. The key thing is these legitimate assistance programs don't count as income so they won't mess up your weekly certifications. Way better than trying to figure out cash advance apps that don't work anyway.