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This whole thread is making me feel better about my situation too. Filed my first claim last week and have been worried about the timing.
The anxiety is totally normal. Once you get that first payment confirmation, it gets much easier.
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Just wanted to mention that if you do get approved, your first payment might be delayed by the waiting week requirement. Plan for that financially.
There's a waiting week? So even if I'm approved right away, I won't get paid for the first week?
That's right. The first week you're eligible is a non-payable waiting week. You'll get paid starting from the second week.
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The unemployment rate also doesn't account for people who are working multiple part-time jobs just to make ends meet. Washington's cost of living in some areas means even full employment doesn't guarantee financial stability.
Cost of living is huge factor. 4% unemployment in Seattle hits different than 4% in Yakima
Bottom line: 4.1% is the current official rate but look deeper into your specific industry and location. The state average can be misleading depending on where you want to live and what kind of work you do.
Makes sense. I'll dig into healthcare employment specifically in the Spokane area. Thanks everyone for all the insights!
Sean O'Brien
Been following this thread and it's been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation where my department got eliminated. Sounds like as long as I have documentation and the employer doesn't contest it, should be smooth sailing with Washington ESD.
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Liam Sullivan
•Yeah this thread definitely put my mind at ease too. Good luck with your claim!
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Zara Shah
•Documentation is key. Keep any emails, letters, or notices about the layoff. Washington ESD might not ask for them but better to have them just in case.
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Luca Bianchi
Final thought - if you do run into any issues or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your involuntary unemployment determination, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works. Used it myself when I had questions about my claim status and got through way faster than calling directly.
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GalacticGuardian
•Good to know there are options if the regular phone system doesn't work out. Washington ESD can be hard to reach sometimes.
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Liam Sullivan
•I'll keep that in mind if I need to talk to someone about my claim. Hopefully it goes smoothly but nice to have a backup plan.
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