Once you get everything set up, make sure to file your weekly claims on the same day each week. It makes it easier to remember and keeps you in the habit. I do mine every Sunday morning.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The PIN delay is super frustrating but pretty common. Here's what worked for me: I waited the full 10 business days like others mentioned, then called right at 8 AM on a Tuesday (Mondays and Fridays seem to be the worst for phone traffic). It took about 45 minutes of redialing but I finally got through. The rep was really helpful and issued a replacement PIN that arrived in 4 days. Also, don't forget to keep documentation of when you filed your initial claim - if there are any delays with your weekly filings due to the PIN issue, they can backdate your benefits. Hang in there, it gets much easier once you're set up!

Glad this thread exists, I was starting to think I was the only one having these issues with the Washington ESD website. At least now I know it's not just me.

I've been dealing with this exact same issue! The Washington ESD website has been completely unreliable for weeks now. I tried all the browser troubleshooting steps people mentioned but nothing worked. Finally broke down and used Claimyr yesterday - got connected to an actual ESD agent in about 25 minutes and they helped me file everything over the phone. It was such a relief after days of frustration with the broken website. The small fee was totally worth avoiding all the stress and wasted time.

Final thought for OP - 6 weeks isn't great but it's unfortunately within their normal processing range. If you hit 8 weeks with no movement, that's when I'd really push for escalation through complaints or getting an agent on the phone. Hang in there, most claims do eventually get approved.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now - filed 5 weeks ago and still stuck in "Adjudication in Progress" status. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time. It's good to know 6-8 weeks seems to be the norm, but knowing some people wait 12+ weeks is scary. I've been keeping detailed records of everything like Annabel suggested, and I think I'm going to try that Claimyr service if I don't see movement by week 8. The stress of not knowing what's happening or if there's some missing document is honestly the worst part of this whole process.

im so confused abt all this... i got a $3200 overpayment notice but mine was from PUA not regular unemployment... does anyone know if this waiver thing applies to PUA overpayments too??

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else dealing with this - I had a $4,800 overpayment from early 2023 and was approved for the waiver last month. The key thing that helped my case was getting documentation from my former employer confirming that I had reported my work hours correctly to ESD, but their system miscalculated my weekly benefit amount. If you're dealing with an overpayment, definitely gather any emails, letters, or records showing that you provided accurate information but ESD made an error. Also keep records of any financial hardship - I included copies of medical bills, mortgage statements, and a letter explaining how repaying would impact my ability to cover basic needs. One tip: when you call, ask the agent to email you a confirmation that your waiver request was received and that collections are paused. Having that in writing saved me when another department tried to start garnishment proceedings anyway. Good luck everyone!

one last tip - keep good records of everything throughout your entire claim period. if any issues come up later about your benefit duration or payments, you'll want documentation of your weekly claims and job search activities

Just wanted to add my experience - I'm currently at week 16 of my claim and initially qualified for the full 26 weeks since I had steady employment for over a year before filing. The key thing I learned is that Washington ESD sends you a determination letter early on that tells you exactly how many weeks you're eligible for, so you don't have to guess. If you haven't received that letter yet or can't find it, you can check your benefit details in your eServices account online. It shows your maximum benefit amount and the number of weeks remaining. This really helped me plan my job search timeline and budget accordingly.