How long after unemployment interview do you get paid Washington ESD?

That's what I was hoping! So I should get paid for all 6 weeks I've been waiting?

Yes, as long as you kept filing your weekly claims during the adjudication period. Don't stop filing even when it says pending.

What was your interview about if you don't mind me asking? Mine was about whether I quit or was fired.

Similar situation - they needed to determine if my leaving was voluntary or involuntary. Took them about a week to decide in my favor.

I was having the same problem until I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com. They actually got me through to a real person at Washington ESD in like 15 minutes. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

I've been trying to call for weeks too. The system is completely overloaded still.

Should I be checking my ESD account daily or will they email me when there's an update?

You'll get an email notification when the determination is made. But I'd still check your account regularly because sometimes the emails are delayed.

Appeal hearings are a different process than initial adjudication interviews. Those can take much longer unfortunately.

everything takes forever with them. no wonder people give up and just find other work

Good point! I've been keeping track of my applications in WorkSourceWA. Should I be doing anything else?

As long as you're meeting the minimum 3 job contacts per week and logging them properly you should be fine. Just don't let that slide during the waiting period.

That gives me hope! Did they pay for all the weeks you were waiting?

Yep, got paid for every week I had filed during the adjudication. Made sure to keep filing even though it felt pointless at the time.

But how do you actually reach them? The phone system is impossible.

I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Worked way better than trying to call myself. Got through same day.

I'm definitely guilty of checking constantly! At least I know I'm not the only one.

We've all been there. The uncertainty is brutal when you're already stressed about money.

Good catch! I should double check that now.

Yeah it's one of those things you don't think about until it causes a problem. Better to verify now than deal with a delayed payment later.

Exactly! I've had to ask family for help with rent already. This is so stressful.

Same here. I hate having to borrow money but what choice do we have?

So the interview decision and payment processing are separate steps?

Right, they have to officially update your claim status first, then it gets queued for payment. It's not automatic even after approval.

I really hope it doesn't come to that. The interview seemed to go well but you never know.

Stay positive! Most people who do the interview in good faith and provide honest answers get approved.

Agreed. Other states handle this stuff much faster than Washington.

It's like they don't understand that people need this money to survive while looking for work.

That's reassuring. I'm on day 8 since my interview so hopefully I'll hear something soon.

Keep checking your email and your ESD account. The notification should come any day now.

Will do! Hoping for good news in the next few days.

Fingers crossed for you! The waiting is always the hardest part.

Maybe I should try that service if I don't hear anything by early next week.

It definitely beats sitting on hold for hours. They know exactly how to navigate the ESD phone system.