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I remember being so nervous about filing my first claim. Thought I was going to mess something up and get in trouble. But honestly the online application isn't too bad, just take your time and read everything carefully. You can always call if you have questions, though good luck getting through lol
Ha! Yeah the phone situation is ridiculous. I tried calling Washington ESD like 50 times before giving up and just figuring things out myself. Some people have better luck with that Claimyr thing but I managed without it.
I'm definitely going to try calling first but sounds like I should have a backup plan. Thanks everyone for all the help, this has been really informative!
Good luck with your claim! The whole process seems overwhelming at first but once you get approved and get into the routine of filing weekly claims, it becomes pretty automatic. Just stay on top of your job search and keep good records.
Thank you! I feel much more confident about filing now. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
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I'm dealing with Washington ESD right now and honestly I don't care what the unemployment rate is, I just want to know when my claim will be approved! Been waiting 3 weeks for adjudication to finish.
3 weeks is frustrating but not unusual for adjudication. If you need to check on the status, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier is really helpful for getting through to someone who can actually look at your case.
I might have to try that. I've called probably 50 times and never get through.
Thanks everyone for all the info! I think I have a better understanding now. Sounds like the unemployment rate is around 4% give or take, but it doesn't really change how I should approach filing for benefits. I'll focus on making sure I meet the requirements and keep good job search records.
That's exactly the right approach. Good luck with your claim if you decide to file!
And remember to register with WorkSource as soon as you file - that's a requirement that trips up a lot of people.
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Hope you get this sorted out quickly! Dealing with Washington ESD payment issues is stressful enough without having to worry about cashing checks too.
We've all been there with unemployment complications, gotta help each other out
Exactly, the system is confusing enough without going through it alone
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For anyone reading this later - make sure you keep track of all your employment dates and wages. Washington ESD will verify everything anyway but having your own records makes the process smoother.
This is great advice. I always keep copies of my paystubs just in case.
I should probably start doing that. Never thought about keeping detailed records before.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread answered way more questions than I expected. Feeling much more prepared now in case I do end up needing to file for unemployment.
Glad it helped! Hope you don't need to use this information but good to know it just in case.
Same here - learned a lot from everyone's responses. This community is really helpful!
William Rivera
This thread convinced me to finally start documenting issues at my job. Been dealing with harassment for months but never wrote anything down. Better late than never I guess!
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Drake
•Absolutely better late than never! Start now and be detailed - dates, times, witnesses, exactly what was said or done. Future you will thank you for being thorough.
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William Rivera
•Already started a detailed log in my personal email. Wish I'd done this sooner but at least I'm doing it now.
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Grace Lee
Thanks OP for asking this question! I learned so much from everyone's responses. Feel way more prepared to handle workplace issues knowing what my options are.
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Gabriel Graham
•So glad this helped you too! Amazing how much knowledge this community has.
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Grace Lee
•For real! Way better than trying to figure this stuff out from confusing government websites.
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