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For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about earnings questions, I had success with that Claimyr service mentioned earlier. Really saved me from spending whole days trying to call.
Did they help you understand the earnings rules or just get you connected?
They got me connected to an actual Washington ESD agent who could explain my specific situation. Much better than trying to figure it out from generic websites.
Just want to emphasize again - ALWAYS report your earnings even if you think they're too small to matter. I've seen people get in trouble for not reporting $50 weeks thinking it wouldn't make a difference.
Definitely noted! Better safe than sorry with Washington ESD.
Exactly. The system is automated and it will catch discrepancies eventually.
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Pro tip: set up text alerts with your bank so you know immediately when the deposit hits. Saves you from constantly checking your balance.
Great idea! I'll set that up right now.
Most banks have mobile apps that send notifications too. Really helpful for peace of mind.
UPDATE: Just wanted to follow up and say I got my payment this morning! Took exactly 3 business days like everyone said. Thanks for all the advice, feeling much better now.
See, I told you it would be Wednesday! The system is pretty reliable once you know the timing.
Still waiting on mine... might need to look into that Claimyr thing to figure out what's going on.
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The learning curve is steep but you'll get the hang of it. Most important things: file immediately, file weekly claims every week, do your job search, report all income. Follow those rules and you should be fine.
Simple enough rules to follow. Thanks for breaking it down!
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Don't wait until the last minute to figure this out. Start applying for other assistance programs now while you still have some income coming in. The applications can take time to process.
You're absolutely right, I need to be proactive about this instead of just worrying. I'll start looking into all the programs people have mentioned here.
Keep in mind that if you do qualify for a new benefit year, there might be a waiting period or delays in processing. Don't assume it will be seamless even if you do have enough work history.
Good point, I should prepare for gaps in coverage even in the best case scenario. This whole situation is so much more complicated than I expected.
That's why having multiple backup plans is important. Don't put all your hopes on one solution.
Ryder Greene
Perfect timing on this thread - I was literally about to call ESD with this exact question tomorrow. Now I don't have to waste hours on hold!
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Ethan Scott
•That's exactly why I love these forums. So much better than trying to navigate the phone system.
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Ryder Greene
•Absolutely. Community knowledge sharing at its best!
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Carmella Fromis
Just want to confirm what everyone else said - been on unemployment multiple times over the years and never paid social security taxes on the benefits. Only regular income tax. The 1099-G form makes it easy to report at tax time too.
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Ethan Scott
•Thanks for confirming from experience! Really helps to hear from people who've been through this before.
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