Washington ESD unemployment how long to get paid after filing?

Yeah I've been filing every week on time. Just seems like forever when you're waiting for money to pay rent.

Check your payment method in your account. Sometimes there are issues with direct deposit setup that can delay things.

It's been exactly 2 weeks since approval, so hopefully any day now. Thanks for the reassurance!

Mine took 3 weeks back in March. The waiting is the worst part but it does come through eventually.

Interesting, never heard of that service. Did they actually help you get your payment faster?

They got me through to an agent who could explain exactly what was holding up my payment. Turned out there was a small issue with my weekly claim that needed fixing.

How much does something like that cost? Seems like you shouldn't have to pay to reach your own unemployment office.

I've checked and don't see any pending issues. Everything looks clear on my end.

Same thing happened to me. No issues showing but payment was still delayed. Turned out to be a system processing backup.

Good to know it gets faster after the first one. I was worried every payment would take this long.

Yeah once you're in the system it's much smoother. Just that initial wait that's brutal.

I've been careful about the dates. Using the ones they specify on the ESD website when I log in.

The system usually prevents you from filing for wrong weeks, but good to double check the dates match what ESD shows.

I feel you. The uncertainty is the worst part when you're counting on that money.

At least they're paying out eventually. Could be worse I guess.

I filed on a Tuesday so that shouldn't be the issue. Just seems like their processing is slow in general.

Yeah their systems are pretty outdated. Everything takes longer than it should.

I've tried calling but can never get through. Always busy or get disconnected.

That's exactly why I used Claimyr - couldn't get through on my own but they got me connected to an agent who could check my payment status.

The phone lines are brutal. I've spent hours trying to get through with no luck.

4 weeks?! That's crazy long. Did they ever explain why it took so long?

Never got a clear explanation. I think they were just backed up with claims at the time.

I set up direct deposit when I filed. Figured that would be the fastest option.

Yeah direct deposit is definitely the way to go. The debit cards can take even longer to arrive.

There was Presidents Day recently, so maybe that added a delay. Didn't think about that.

Yeah holidays definitely slow things down. Even one day can add extra processing time.

I've been checking my bank obsessively lol. Nothing yet but I'll keep watching.

Ha same! I was checking my account like 5 times a day when I was waiting for my first payment.

Looking forward to that routine! This uncertainty is killing me.

Totally understand. Once you get that first payment it's such a relief.

That's actually really helpful context. Good to know I'm not the only one dealing with this wait time.

Yeah it's definitely not just you. The system is slow but it does work eventually.

I've been doing my job searches and logging them. Haven't missed any of the requirements as far as I know.

Good! That's one of the most common things that trips people up and delays payments.

I'll try logging in first thing tomorrow morning. Maybe I'll get lucky and see an update.

Yeah I always check mine early in the morning. That's when I usually see new payment info.

That's what I keep telling myself. Just need to get through this first payment hurdle.

Exactly! The first one is always the hardest. After that it becomes routine.

I'm definitely considering it. The not knowing is driving me crazy.

It really does help to talk to an actual person who can see what's happening with your claim. Takes away a lot of the guesswork.

Thanks for the encouragement! Really helps to hear from people who've been through this.

We've all been there. The unemployment system is slow but it does work. Your payment is coming!