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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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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.
Seems like several people have had success with that service. Might be worth it to get the details straight before I file.
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.
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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UPDATE: Just checked my account and my claim was approved! Employer must have either not responded or didn't contest. First payment should come this week. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance!
Wait, this isn't my update - this is someone else's story. I'm still waiting on mine! But glad it worked out for this person.
Oops sorry, I meant to start a new thread! But hopefully yours comes through soon too.
The system is slow but it generally works. If you're really concerned about timeline, document everything and be prepared to appeal if necessary. Most claims do get approved eventually.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much better about the process now. I'll keep filing weekly and hope for the best.
Good luck! And remember if you need to actually talk to someone at ESD, Claimyr is there as an option to cut through the phone queue nightmare.
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Last tip - keep detailed records of everything once you start the process. Job search activities, any communication with Washington ESD, work you do while claiming benefits. It'll save you headaches if questions come up later.
Good advice. I'll make sure to document everything if I end up applying.
Oliver Schmidt
Congrats on the job! Just remember that even though it's part-time now, having that work history and reference will help when you're looking for full-time positions. And the partial unemployment helps bridge the gap financially.
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Giovanni Marino
•True! I'm looking at it as a stepping stone while I keep searching for something full-time.
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Oliver Schmidt
•Exactly the right attitude. Plus you're still actively in the job market which looks good to potential employers.
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Natasha Volkov
The weekly claim questions about work are pretty straightforward - they ask if you worked, how many hours, and your gross earnings. Don't stress too much about the exact format, just answer honestly and completely.
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Giovanni Marino
•Ok that doesn't sound too complicated. I was imagining some complex form or something.
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Natasha Volkov
•Nope, it's just a few additional questions added to your regular weekly claim. Pretty user-friendly actually.
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