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Update: Filed my final weekly claim yesterday with my start date and everything went smoothly. No errors or warnings in the system. Thanks again everyone for walking me through this!
Great to hear it worked out. Hope the new position goes well for you.
Perfect example of how the process should work when done correctly. Thanks for the follow-up!
Congratulations on the new job, Emily! You've got great advice here already. I just went through this same process a few weeks ago and can confirm it really is as simple as everyone described. The most important thing is accuracy on that final weekly claim - double and triple check your start date and any wages earned during that week. Washington ESD's system is actually pretty good at handling this automatically once you stop filing. Just make sure you don't accidentally file another claim after reporting your employment start date. Wishing you all the best in your new position!
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wait whats this training thing evryone is talking about? i never heard of this when i was on uneployment last year nobody told me this was a option????
Unfortunately, ESD doesn't always proactively tell claimants about all available programs. The Training Benefits Program (TB) has been around for years but isn't widely advertised. You have to specifically ask about it or work with a knowledgeable WorkSource counselor. It's one of several programs that many people miss out on simply because they don't know to ask. Always worth asking about ALL possible options when working with any government agency.
As someone who just went through this process, I can confirm the Training Benefits Program is real and worth pursuing! I was in a similar situation last fall - my regular UI was about to run out and I was panicking. I applied for the Training Benefits Program and got approved for a cybersecurity certification program at our local community college. I'm now getting benefits for the full duration of the 18-month program, which gives me time to completely retrain for a growing field. The key is to start the application process immediately - it took about 6 weeks from application to approval, so don't wait until your last week of benefits. Also, make sure the training program you choose is on ESD's approved list and leads to an "in-demand" occupation. WorkSource counselors can help you figure out what qualifies in your area. Good luck!
This is so helpful to hear from someone who actually went through it! I'm definitely going to start the application process this week. Did you have to quit job searching while in the training program, or can you still look for work during the certification? Also, do you know if they have any age restrictions? I'm worried that at 54 they might prioritize younger applicants for these programs.
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good luck everyone dealing with this stuff, its stressful but it works out eventually
Thanks for the encouragement! Really appreciate everyone's input on this.
I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim about 10 days ago and the waiting is nerve-wracking! Reading through everyone's experiences here is really reassuring though. It sounds like 2-4 weeks is pretty normal for straightforward cases. I keep obsessively checking my account multiple times a day hoping for updates. Has anyone noticed if there are certain days of the week when Washington ESD tends to update claim statuses more often?
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I'm in the same boat, verified my identity 6 days ago and still waiting. At least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this uncertainty.
Hopefully we both get our payments soon! This waiting is stressful
For real, I keep checking my bank account every few hours
Just remember that once your ID is verified and payments start processing, you'll get everything you're owed including any back weeks. It's frustrating to wait but the money will come.
Yeah the waiting is the worst part but they do eventually pay everything
I'm going through the exact same thing right now - verified my ID on Tuesday and it's been 4 business days. Seeing everyone's different timelines here, it sounds like anywhere from 3-14 days is normal depending on their workload. I'll probably try that Claimyr service if I don't see movement by early next week.
Omar Hassan
Just an update - mine finally got approved after 12 days pending! Turns out it was just a routine review and there were no issues. Got all my back payments at once.
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Omar Hassan
•Nope, just woke up one day and it had switched from pending to paid. No explanation at all.
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Ava Rodriguez
•That's typical. Washington ESD rarely explains what caused delays once they're resolved.
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Klaus Schmidt
I went through the same thing a few months ago - pending for about 2 weeks with no explanation. The anxiety is real when you're waiting for money you desperately need! In my case, it turned out they were just doing a standard eligibility review since I was a new claimant. A few things that might help: 1) Keep filing your weekly claims no matter what - this is crucial, 2) Double-check that your WorkSourceWA registration is completely finished, and 3) Make sure there are no outstanding items in your correspondence section. The waiting is the worst part, but most pending claims do get resolved. Hang in there!
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