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For what it's worth, I moved from Spokane to the Tri-Cities area last year and found way more opportunities in my field. Sometimes it's not about the overall county unemployment but whether there are jobs in YOUR specific industry.
Great point about industry-specific opportunities. What field are you in if you don't mind me asking?
Engineering - lots of energy and agriculture-related companies in the Tri-Cities that weren't in Spokane.
Just wanted to add that if you do end up needing to file for unemployment in a new county, the process is the same statewide but some local WorkSource offices are definitely more helpful than others. Might be worth factoring that into your decision too.
Thanks for thinking of that detail. Hopefully I won't need unemployment benefits but it's good to know the support varies by location.
Yeah and if you do need to contact Washington ESD about anything, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier really does work. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I can make this work as long as I'm proactive about reporting the move and getting approval for job search changes. Really appreciate all the advice.
Good luck with your move! Just remember to document everything and keep copies of your communications with Washington ESD.
if you need to talk to someone at washington esd about the specifics, definitely try that claimyr thing. saved me so much time and frustration
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I've been on unemployment for 6 months now and the payment timing has been super consistent. File Sunday afternoon, money in account Tuesday morning like clockwork.
That's reassuring! Sounds like once you're in the system it works pretty smoothly.
Yeah, the hardest part was just getting approved initially. After that it's been smooth sailing.
Just want to echo what others have said - typically 2-3 business days is the norm. If it ever takes longer than that, definitely contact Washington ESD to make sure there isn't an issue with your claim.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
This thread was really helpful for me too, I was wondering the same thing!
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If you run into any issues with your claim calculation or need to speak with Washington ESD about your benefit amount, definitely consider using Claimyr. I wasted so much time trying to get through on my own when I could have just paid for their service and gotten answers immediately.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully the process goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options if I need help.
Exactly. Better to know about it ahead of time than discover it after you've spent days trying to reach someone at Washington ESD.
Good luck with your claim! Based on your income level you should qualify for a decent amount. Just be patient with the process and make sure you file your weekly claims on time once it's approved.
Thank you! This thread has been really helpful. I feel much more prepared to file now.
Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you have more questions once you get into the system.
Natasha Kuznetsova
Your boss probably saw something about unemployment taxes on their business tax forms and assumed it was coming out of employee paychecks. Common misconception among small business owners who don't deal with payroll much.
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Zara Ahmed
•That would make sense. It's a small company so the owner probably handles a lot of different things and gets confused sometimes.
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Javier Morales
•Yeah, small business owners wear a lot of hats. Easy to mix up which taxes are employer vs employee responsibility.
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Emma Anderson
TLDR: Employees in Washington pay $0.00 for unemployment insurance. Your boss is mistaken. It's 100% employer-funded. You're covered automatically as long as you're a regular W-2 employee.
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Malik Thompson
•Glad we could help clear that up! Welcome to the working world in Washington - you picked a good state for worker protections.
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Zara Ahmed
•Thanks! I'm excited to start and relieved I don't have to worry about another paycheck deduction.
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