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I'm going through something similar right now and honestly the whole process has been way more complicated than it should be. But stick with it because the benefits do help once they start coming through.
Thanks for the encouragement. It does seem overwhelming but everyone here has been really helpful.
Good luck with your claim! The initial filing is honestly the hardest part. Once you get into the routine of weekly claims and job searching it becomes more manageable.
Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about the process after reading everyone's advice here.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to come back if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
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One thing I wish someone had told me - save screenshots of your completed application before submitting. If there are any issues later, it's helpful to have that record.
That's really smart advice. I'll definitely do that.
Yeah, learned that the hard way when ESD said they never received information I was sure I had submitted.
Apply as soon as possible after you lose your job. There's no waiting period in Washington but you want to get the process started right away.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Going to gather all my documents and apply today.
Good luck! Feel free to post here if you run into any issues during the application process.
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Also remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them when you file your return next year.
Ugh, I didn't think about taxes. Should I have them withheld?
Probably a good idea to have 10% withheld so you don't get hit with a big tax bill later.
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Final tip: Set up text alerts in your Washington ESD account if you haven't already. They'll notify you when payments are processed and if there are any issues with your weekly claim.
Yeah they're really helpful. Saves you from constantly checking the website
The alerts are great, definitely recommend setting those up
Hope this all helps! And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com really does work. The video demo explains it better than I can: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
Thanks, I'll bookmark that just in case I need it. Hopefully everything goes smoothly though
Yeah hopefully you won't need it, but it's good to have options if issues come up
Diego Flores
ok this has been educational but im still confused about why unemployment rose so much in 1938 specifically. was it really just government spending cuts?
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Diego Flores
•makes sense. so if they hadnt cut spending, unemployment might not have risen?
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Amina Diop
•Most economists think the recession could have been avoided or at least been much milder without the premature fiscal tightening.
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Anastasia Ivanova
Well this thread definitely answered the original question! The 1938 unemployment spike was caused by policy mistakes, and it helped shape how we think about unemployment insurance today. Pretty cool how Washington ESD's history connects to major economic events.
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Yara Elias
•And hopefully some people got help with their current Washington ESD issues too. Remember that Claimyr service if you're having trouble getting through on the phone!
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Connor Byrne
•Definitely bookmarking that for future reference. Thanks again!
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