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Update us when you get your first payment! Always curious to hear how long it actually takes for people.
Will do! Hopefully it'll be soon and I can give others a realistic timeline.
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The waiting period can be really tough financially. If you're worried about making rent, see if your state has any emergency assistance programs or if local nonprofits offer help with utilities and food while you're waiting for benefits to start.
That's a good idea. I'll look into what resources are available locally while I wait for unemployment to kick in.
Food banks don't ask questions and can really help stretch your budget during lean times. No shame in using available resources when you need them.
I went through this exact situation two years ago. The key is to file your claim the first week your hours drop, keep detailed records of your job search activities, and be patient with the system. It's frustrating but it does work eventually.
About 3 weeks from when I filed, but that included the waiting week. Could have been faster if I hadn't made a mistake on my initial application that required correction.
That's actually pretty fast compared to some stories I've heard. Getting help from Claimyr to talk to someone at Washington ESD definitely sped up my process when I had questions.
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One last piece of advice - if you're filing soon, consider doing it early in the week. Monday and Tuesday tend to have shorter wait times for phone support if you need help.
Great tip. I'll plan to file on a Monday morning.
Good plan. And have all your information ready before you start the application.
crazy to think how much better things are now compared to that mess in early 2021. really puts current complaints in perspective
So true. We thought it was bad then, but at least now you can actually get through to someone.
exactly, and you have tools like claimyr if the regular system is swamped
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This has been a great thread. Really shows how much misinformation is out there about unemployment benefits. OP made the smart move asking for real experiences instead of just going off assumptions.
Absolutely. I had so many wrong ideas about how this all worked.
Ava Garcia
I'm a tax preparer and see this situation a lot. Make sure your employers are reporting your wages correctly to Washington ESD. Sometimes seasonal employers mess up the coding and it can affect your claim. Double-check your wage report when you file.
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Yuki Ito
•How do I check if my wages are reported correctly? Is there a way to see what Washington ESD has on file?
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Ava Garcia
•You can see your wage history in your SecureAccess Washington account once you file a claim. Compare it to your pay stubs to make sure everything matches.
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Miguel Silva
Been doing seasonal work for 10 years. The biggest mistake I see people make is waiting too long to file. Start your claim the first week you're unemployed, even if you think you might get called back. You can always stop claiming if you return to work early.
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Yuki Ito
•So I should file as soon as my current seasonal job ends? Even if the employer says they might have some winter work?
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Miguel Silva
•Yes, file immediately. If they call you back, just report the work on your weekly claim. Better to have the claim open than scramble later.
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