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Make sure your direct deposit info is correct in your Washington ESD account! I had a friend who wasn't getting payments and it turned out she had an old account number on file.
Good point, I double-checked mine when I set it up but I'll verify it's still correct.
Yes! Always worth double checking those details. Banking errors happen more than you'd think.
Tuesday processing, Wednesday in account - that's the Washington ESD rhythm. Been that way for years as far as I can tell.
Perfect, sounds like there's a solid consensus on the timing. Really appreciate everyone's help!
Glad we could help! And remember if you ever have issues that require talking to Washington ESD directly, Claimyr is there as an option to actually get through to someone.
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One more thing to consider: even though there's no limit on filing, make sure you're genuinely looking for work during each claim period. Washington ESD does monitor job search activities and you could get disqualified if you're not actively seeking employment.
Good point. I always make sure to do my job search activities properly. Don't want any issues with that.
Right, the work search requirements are the same regardless of how many times you've filed. Usually 3 job search activities per week.
This whole thread has been enlightening. I had the same misconception about there being limits on unemployment claims. Turns out the Washington ESD system is more flexible than I thought!
Same here! I was really stressed about this for no reason. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info.
Happy to help clear up the confusion. It's a common misconception that there are arbitrary limits on filing claims.
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One last suggestion - look into your local community college's continuing education programs. Some offer free or low-cost certification courses that could make you more marketable. Many are designed specifically for unemployed workers.
Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. I feel like I have a much better plan now instead of just panicking.
You're welcome! Remember, being unemployed doesn't define you. Use this time to potentially pivot to something even better than what you had before.
Exactly! And don't be afraid to reach out for help. Whether it's using Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD or just asking friends and family to keep their ears open for opportunities. This is temporary.
You're right. I was trying to handle everything alone but there are clearly resources and people willing to help. Thanks again everyone!
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One last thing - if she gets stuck or has questions during the process, try calling early in the morning or right at lunch time. Those seem to be the best times to get through to Washington ESD.
Or try that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier if regular calling doesn't work. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things sorted out.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully she won't have any issues but good to know there are options if she does.
Chloe Martin
Used Claimyr last month to get clarification on this exact situation. The Washington ESD agent I spoke with was really helpful in explaining how they calculate the benefit reduction. Much better than trying to figure it out from their website or waiting on hold for hours.
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Paolo Bianchi
•Seems like several people have had success with that service. Might be worth it to get the details straight before I file.
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Diego Fernández
Just to summarize for the OP - yes you can collect both, Washington ESD will likely reduce your unemployment benefits based on your Social Security amount, you still need to actively search for work, and you need to report everything honestly. The process is doable but has some complexity.
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Paolo Bianchi
•Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about moving forward with my application.
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