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update: just saw several new job postings today advertising the new minimum wage as a selling point. seems like some employers are actually using it to attract workers
That's encouraging! It sounds like the wage increase might actually help with job searching.
Smart employers know that advertising competitive wages helps them stand out in job postings. It's good marketing for them.
Final thought - if you're concerned about your specific situation, it might be worth speaking with a career counselor at WorkSourceWA. They can help you strategize your job search approach during this transition period.
Great suggestion! I'll look into scheduling an appointment with them.
WorkSourceWA counselors are really helpful and they have current data on local job market trends. Definitely worth the time.
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The whole system would be so much easier if they just had better customer service and clearer information. Most of the confusion comes from not understanding the process.
exactly!! like why is it so hard to explain that you file weekly but get paid bi-weekly?
Agreed. The process itself isn't that complicated once you understand it, but the communication could be much better.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about the process now. Going to set up those notifications and make sure I understand the job search requirements too.
Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you have more questions as you go through the process.
Good luck! It gets easier once you get into the routine of it.
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The weekly claim process becomes routine after a few weeks. Just set a reminder to file every Sunday and keep track of your job search activities throughout the week.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my first weekly claim now.
You're welcome! The Washington ESD system can be confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it. Good luck with your job search!
Don't forget to check your claim status regularly too. Sometimes Washington ESD will put a hold on your claim for various reasons and you need to resolve it quickly to avoid missing payments.
How often should I check? And what kind of holds are common?
I check mine every few days. Common holds include identity verification, work search issues, or if they need additional information about your separation from your last job.
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For anyone still waiting - the longest I've seen is 6 weeks for first payment, but that was with multiple issues on the claim. Most people get paid within 3-4 weeks if there are no problems.
6 weeks is insane. How do they expect people to survive that long?
The system definitely needs improvement. But at least most people don't wait that long.
StardustSeeker
if u run into any weird error messages during the application just try again later or use a different browser. the esd website can be glitchy sometimes
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Liam McGuire
•Good tip! I'll try Chrome first since that usually works best for government sites.
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CyberSiren
This thread has been really helpful to read through. I'm not applying myself but my sister might need to soon. Good to know what the process looks like.
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Liam McGuire
•Feel free to share this thread with her if she needs it. Everyone here gave such great advice.
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