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For what it's worth, once you get your first payment the rest usually come pretty regularly as long as you keep filing weekly and meeting requirements. The first one is always the most stressful.
That's reassuring. Looking forward to getting past this first hurdle.
yeah, it gets more routine after the first few weeks
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One more resource - if you need help with your resume or job search while you're collecting benefits, WorkSource has free services for that too. Might as well take advantage of all the help available.
I'll definitely look into that. Could use some help updating my resume anyway.
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This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was getting worried too. Nice to know pending status is normal and just requires patience.
Glad it helped you too! We're all in this together.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system.
Final thought - if anyone is still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD after trying for weeks, definitely check out that Claimyr service. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things moving.
Agreed. The phone system is the biggest barrier to getting help with these issues.
I bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully won't need it but good to have options.
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I used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue and it actually worked. The agent I spoke with was knowledgeable about these complex eligibility questions. Might be worth trying for anyone who needs specific guidance about their workers comp/UI situation.
That's encouraging to hear. I'm definitely going to give it a try since the regular phone system is useless.
Yeah, it's frustrating that you have to use a third-party service to reach your own state agency, but at least it works.
Bottom line seems to be that you need to be medically cleared for work AND actively job searching to qualify for UI. If you're still on workers comp, you're probably not meeting those requirements. The transition period after workers comp ends might be your best bet.
Thanks everyone for all the input. Sounds like I need to focus on my medical recovery first and then plan for the transition to job searching when I'm cleared for work.
That's probably the smart approach. Make sure you have all your documentation ready for when you do transition.
Kaiya Rivera
For what it's worth, I tried using one of those third-party calling services too when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD. Cost me like $20 but saved hours of my time and frustration. Sometimes it's worth paying for convenience.
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Michael Green
•Which service did you use? Was it reliable?
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Kaiya Rivera
•It was Claimyr - same one others mentioned. Worked great, got connected within an hour instead of spending days trying myself.
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Katherine Ziminski
Just wanted to add that if you're approved for partial benefits, you'll need to report your part-time earnings every week when you file your weekly claim. Be precise with the amounts!
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Michael Green
•Will do! I'll keep detailed records of all my hours and pay.
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