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Try calling multiple numbers at the same time if you have access to different phones. I use my cell phone and landline simultaneously to double my chances.
That's actually brilliant! I have my cell and my roommate's phone. Going to try that.
Just make sure to hang up one call if you get through on the other. Don't want to waste their time.
Honestly at this point I'm considering that Claimyr service too. I've wasted so many hours trying to call that it would probably save me time and stress in the long run.
Same here. The amount of time I've spent redialing is probably worth whatever they charge.
That's exactly how I felt when I decided to try it. Sometimes you just need to get through to an actual person to resolve these issues.
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UPDATE: Used Claimyr this morning and got connected in 7 minutes! The agent fixed my work search problem immediately. Wish I had known about this service weeks ago. Thanks to everyone who recommended it!
That's great news! Definitely going to try it for my issue.
nice! wish i had known about this before spending days calling manually
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The system usually processes payments overnight Monday into Tuesday. So if you filed Sunday and everything is clean, you should see money Tuesday morning. But like others said, Wednesday is possible too depending on various factors.
This thread has been super helpful! Thanks everyone for the detailed info.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you get the hang of it, it becomes routine.
One more thing - if you don't get paid when expected, don't panic immediately. Sometimes there are system glitches or processing delays. Give it 24-48 hours before calling.
That's good advice. I'll try not to freak out if Tuesday comes and goes without payment.
But if it's been more than 48 hours past your expected payment date, definitely call or use one of those services like Claimyr to get through faster.
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Actually one more thing - if you're starting a job that might have a probationary period, you might want to ask Washington ESD about that too. Some people keep their claim open during probation just in case, but I'm not sure what the rules are on that.
Generally once you start full-time work, your claim ends regardless of probationary periods. If you get let go during probation, you'd need to reopen your claim or file a new one.
Makes sense. Better to deal with that if it happens rather than try to keep benefits active while working.
For anyone else reading this thread who needs to talk to Washington ESD about work-related questions, I'll mention Claimyr one more time. Really helped me when I was confused about partial work reporting. Their service connects you with Washington ESD agents without the usual phone hassles. Check out claimyr.com if you're having trouble getting through.
That actually sounds really useful. I've been trying to call Washington ESD for weeks about a different issue.
Yeah it saved me a lot of frustration. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out properly.
KylieRose
Talk to your bankruptcy attorney about the 'discharge exception' rules. Even if the overpayment can't be fully discharged, sometimes you can negotiate a reduced settlement as part of the bankruptcy process.
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Harmony Love
•That's interesting. So even if it's not dischargeable, there might still be some benefit to including it in bankruptcy?
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KylieRose
•Exactly. The bankruptcy leverage can sometimes help negotiate better terms even for non-dischargeable debts.
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Miguel Hernández
Hope this works out for you. The unemployment overpayment system really needs reform - too many people get caught up in confusing rules and end up owing money they can't afford to pay back.
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Harmony Love
•Thanks. It's frustrating because I was trying to do everything right. The system just makes it so easy to make mistakes.
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Lena Kowalski
•Totally agree. The whole system needs to be more user-friendly and forgiving of honest mistakes.
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