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The whole process is honestly pretty simple once you understand it. File your final claim with work info, stop filing, done. Don't stress about 'canceling' anything officially.
Yeah, everyone's advice here has been really helpful. I feel much better about the process now.
Welcome to the 'back to work' club! Hope your new job goes well. Remember - if anything goes wrong in the first few months, your unemployment claim is still there in your benefit year if you need it.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I know exactly what to do now.
Good luck with the new job! You've got all the info you need to handle the transition properly.
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Don't beat yourself up about waiting 6 weeks. A lot of people don't realize they need to file immediately. The important thing is you're doing it now.
Thanks, I needed to hear that. I've been stressing about it for days.
We've all made mistakes with this stuff. Focus on moving forward and getting your benefits set up.
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Last piece of advice - if your claim gets flagged for adjudication (review), don't panic. It's pretty common and usually resolves within a few weeks. They might need to verify your employment or reason for separation. Just respond to any requests for information quickly and accurately.
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start my application tomorrow morning.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back and ask questions if you get stuck. We've all been there and are happy to help.
Good luck with your application! The restaurant industry has been tough lately but there are lots of opportunities out there. Use your unemployment time to maybe explore some new career options too.
I've actually been thinking about that. Maybe this is a chance to try something different.
Absolutely! WorkSourceWA has career counseling services and job training programs you might want to look into while you're collecting benefits.
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The other thing to keep in mind is that even after your claim is approved, there can be a delay before you actually receive payment. My claim was approved on a Tuesday but I didn't get the direct deposit until the following Monday.
Good point. I set up direct deposit when I filed so hopefully that will speed things up once I'm approved.
Direct deposit is definitely faster than waiting for a check in the mail. Smart move.
I know this doesn't help with your immediate anxiety, but Washington ESD has actually improved a lot since the pandemic. Back in 2020-2021 people were waiting months just to get someone on the phone. The current wait times are much more reasonable in comparison.
That's true - I remember hearing horror stories during COVID about people waiting 6+ months for benefits. At least now it's usually just a few weeks.
Yeah the system was completely overwhelmed back then. Things are definitely more stable now.
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Final thought - the Washington ESD phone system is overwhelmed but the agents are actually helpful when you do get through. The problem is the system, not the people. Don't take your frustration out on the agents when you finally connect.
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Freya Ross
•Good reminder. It's not their fault the phone system is broken.
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Heather Tyson
•Absolutely. The agents are doing their best with a broken system.
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Heather Tyson
Hope this thread helps people. The main takeaway is that yes, the phone numbers exist, but no, you probably won't get through using traditional methods. Services like Claimyr exist because the regular system doesn't work for most people.
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Freya Ross
•This thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
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Sergio Neal
•Glad to help. The unemployment system is hard enough without having to figure out how to actually contact them.
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