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Let us know how it goes! These account lockout situations are always stressful but usually there's a solution once you find the right approach.
Definitely will update. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help out with suggestions.
That's what this community is for! We've all been through the Washington ESD maze at some point.
Quick reminder - even if your account is locked, make sure you're still doing your required job search activities. You'll need to report those once you regain access, and Washington ESD can audit your job search log at any time.
Good point! I've been keeping track of my applications in a spreadsheet just in case.
Smart approach. It's always better to have too much documentation than not enough when dealing with unemployment benefits.
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Bottom line - file your initial claim with Washington ESD, do your weekly certifications, meet your job search requirements, and you're getting the benefits that FUTA taxes fund. Don't overthink it beyond that.
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UPDATE: Got my deposit this morning! Thanks everyone for the help and timeline info. Definitely filing Sunday mornings from now on to get that Wednesday deposit schedule.
yay!! so happy for you, this gives me hope for mine
Sunday filing for Wednesday deposits is definitely the most reliable schedule I've found.
Just want to add that if anyone else runs into payment delays or needs to check on claim issues, Claimyr really does work. I've used it three times now when I couldn't get through the regular way. Much less stressful than spending all day redialing.
I might have to try that if my next payment is late. Getting through to Washington ESD is basically impossible sometimes.
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If you're eligible, don't wait to file your claim. Benefits are only paid from the date you file, not from when you actually became unemployed. I waited a week thinking I might find a job quickly and lost out on that week's benefits.
Good point! I was thinking about waiting a bit to see if I could find something quickly, but I guess there's no benefit to waiting.
Exactly. Even if you find a job right away, you can just stop filing weekly claims. But you can't go back and claim benefits for weeks before you filed your initial application.
The whole process seemed overwhelming at first, but once I got started it wasn't too bad. The hardest part was getting through to someone at Washington ESD when I had questions, but services like Claimyr really help with that. Just take it one step at a time and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Thanks for all the encouragement and information everyone! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
You're welcome! Based on what you've shared about your employment history and the reason for your separation, you should definitely qualify. Good luck with your claim!
Malik Jackson
The ATM-to-cash-to-prepaid-card method mentioned earlier seems like the most reliable workaround. It's extra steps but at least it works.
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•That's probably what I'll end up doing. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions, this has been really helpful!
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Yara Khoury
•Don't forget about the money order option too - that's usually the cheapest way if you don't need the money to be available instantly.
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Isabella Oliveira
I'm bookmarking this thread because I know I'm going to need this info eventually. Thanks for asking the question OP!
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•Glad it helped someone else too! Hopefully Washington ESD will make these cards more flexible in the future.
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Ravi Patel
•Probably not going to happen anytime soon but we can hope!
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