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Yeah just apply online at esd.wa.gov and see what they offer you. The application process itself is pretty straightforward, it's dealing with problems after that gets complicated.
Thanks! I'll start the application this weekend when I have time to gather all my employment info.
And remember if you hit any snags during the process, that Claimyr service can help you get through to Washington ESD agents who can walk you through whatever issues come up.
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Bottom line - focus on your own situation rather than getting caught up in the macro numbers. If you need help with your Washington ESD claim or have questions, that's more important than unemployment statistics.
You're absolutely right. I should worry less about the big picture and more about my own job search.
This is the best advice in the thread honestly. The statistics are interesting but they don't change your personal situation.
just wanted to add that seasonal variations matter too. unemployment always goes up in winter in certain industries so timing affects whether a rate looks high or not
Good point. I hadn't thought about seasonal patterns affecting the numbers.
Yes, seasonally adjusted rates are more meaningful for year-over-year comparisons.
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PSA: Make sure you have your routing and account numbers handy before starting any transfer process. Seems obvious but I got halfway through and realized I didn't know my routing number off the top of my head.
Ha! I would definitely do that. Better write those numbers down now before I forget.
One more plug for getting through to ESD directly if you need to make account changes - Claimyr really is the way to go when the phone lines are jammed. Worth every penny to avoid the phone tree nightmare.
Agreed, used them last month when I couldn't get through about my job search requirements. Super helpful.
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Just want to add that you should expect your first payment to be smaller than your full weekly benefit amount because they usually hold back some for taxes unless you opt out of withholding.
Good point, I forgot about taxes. Is there a way to change the withholding amount?
Yeah you can adjust it in your account settings. I'd recommend having them take out at least 10% so you don't get hit with a big tax bill later.
Bottom line - expect 2-4 weeks for your first payment if everything goes smoothly, but it could be longer if they need to investigate anything about your claim. Just keep filing weekly and be patient.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful. I'll just keep filing weekly and try to be patient.
Good luck! The waiting sucks but the money will come. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and work search requirements.
Amina Sy
Bottom line - file your claim as soon as possible after being terminated. Don't worry about whether your employer will 'pay for it' because that's not how it works. They already paid into the system through taxes.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Will do. Thanks everyone for clearing this up! Feel much better about filing now.
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Oliver Fischer
•Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly.
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Natasha Petrova
Pro tip: when you file online with Washington ESD, save copies of everything. If your employer contests and you need to talk to someone, having all your documentation ready makes the call go much faster.
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Javier Morales
•And if you can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works. Used it when I had an adjudication issue and got connected right away.
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Natasha Petrova
•Good to know there are options. Washington ESD phone system can be brutal during busy times.
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