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Back to the original economics question - seems like decreased aggregate supply is definitely a real factor in current unemployment. Thanks for the practical lesson in macroeconomics, unemployment style.
Right? Never thought I'd learn economics through filing unemployment claims.
Economic theory becomes much more relevant when you're living through it rather than just studying it.
Anyone know if Washington ESD tracks these economic patterns? Like do they report on unemployment causes or just total numbers?
They publish general statistics but don't typically break down unemployment by specific economic causes. That data might come from federal labor statistics instead.
Makes sense. Would be interesting to see the breakdown though.
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Anyone know if there's a maximum amount of severance that affects unemployment? Like if someone got a huge severance package, would they have to wait years before collecting benefits?
I believe Washington ESD has some limits on how long severance can delay benefits, but I'm not sure of the exact details. That would be a good question for an actual Washington ESD representative.
Makes sense, probably depends on individual circumstances too.
This thread has been really helpful! I was worried I couldn't file for unemployment at all with my severance package. Sounds like the key is just being upfront about everything and reporting it correctly.
Agreed! I feel much more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
Yes, transparency is definitely the way to go with Washington ESD. They have access to wage records anyway, so it's better to be honest upfront than deal with overpayment issues later.
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My cousin in California gets more weeks than we do here in Washington. Kind of annoying that it varies so much by state when unemployment is a national issue.
Each state sets their own unemployment program rules. Some states offer more weeks, others offer higher benefit amounts. It's a tradeoff.
Still seems unfair that your zip code determines how much help you get when you lose your job.
The most important thing is to stay organized and keep good records. Track your job search activities, save all correspondence from Washington ESD, and don't miss any deadlines. The 26 weeks go by faster than you think, but if you stay on top of everything, you'll be in the best position possible.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared now to make the most of my benefits period.
You're welcome! Good luck with your job search. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
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One more thing - make sure you file your claim as soon as possible after you become unemployed. There's no waiting period in Washington for when you can file, and you can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file your claim.
Good plan. And remember you have to keep filing weekly claims even while waiting for your initial claim to be processed.
That weekly filing requirement catches a lot of people off guard. Don't skip any weeks!
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QuantumQueen
Thank you everyone for all the info! Sounds like I should expect my payment on Wednesday if I filed on Sunday. This thread has been super helpful.
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Omar Mahmoud
•Same here! I feel much better knowing what to expect.
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Diego Vargas
•Glad we could help. The payment schedule can be confusing at first.
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Carmen Flores
One last thing - if your payment is ever more than 2 days late, definitely call Washington ESD or use that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Sometimes claims get stuck and need manual review.
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Anastasia Popov
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Carmen Flores
•Exactly. Sometimes you need a real person to look at your account and fix whatever's wrong.
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