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Does the day you certify affect when you get paid? Like if I file Sunday vs Friday will I get my money at different times?
No, payment timing is based on your benefit year and payment method, not when during the week you certify. As long as you file within the Sunday-Saturday window, you're good.
I've been on unemployment for 6 months now and I still set a calendar reminder every week. It's too important to risk forgetting and missing a payment.
Smart approach. Missing even one week can really mess up your budget.
Yeah I'm definitely going to set up reminders. Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone!
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The amount really depends on how much you made in your highest quarter. I was making good money but only worked 6 months before getting laid off, so my benefit was lower than expected because some quarters had zero wages.
That makes sense. I've been at my job consistently for 2 years so hopefully all my quarters will have decent wages.
Yeah that should definitely work in your favor for the calculation.
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Does anyone know if you can see pending payments in your bank account before they actually clear? My bank sometimes shows pending deposits a day early.
Depends on your bank. Some show pending ACH deposits, others don't show anything until it actually clears.
Mine shows pending deposits usually, so I might get a heads up when it's coming.
Final thought - if you're new to unemployment like I was, just remember that the first few payments might have slightly different timing while Washington ESD gets your account fully set up. After that it becomes more predictable.
That makes sense. This is only my second payment so maybe it'll be more consistent going forward.
Good to know! I'm still waiting for my first payment so I'll keep that in mind.
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This is all so overwhelming. I just want to know if I should bother filing or not. Maybe I should just focus on finding a new job instead of dealing with all this bureaucracy.
Exactly! And you're required to look for work anyway if you're on unemployment, so you'd be doing the job search either way.
Plus if you run into issues or have questions about your specific situation, services like Claimyr can help you get real answers from ESD instead of guessing. The peace of mind is worth it.
Just to summarize the main points: sufficient work history, unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available for work, actively seeking work, and file weekly claims. If you meet these requirements, definitely file - you've earned these benefits through your previous work.
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I think I do qualify based on what you've all shared. Going to file my claim tomorrow.
Good luck! Don't get discouraged if the process seems slow - it's worth pursuing if you're eligible.
Zainab Ibrahim
The amount varies but for most people it's about 40-50% of what you were making before. Better than nothing but definitely not enough to maintain the same lifestyle.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Yeah I'm already planning to cut back on expenses. It's just meant to keep you afloat, not replace your full income.
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Connor O'Neill
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can be stressful but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes pretty automatic.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared to file now.
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