What was unemployment rate when Obama left office - how does this affect my Washington ESD claim timing?

The unemployment rate was 4.7% when Obama left office in January 2017. But honestly, national rates don't really affect Washington ESD processing times that much. Adjudication delays depend more on staffing levels and the complexity of individual cases.

yeah i think it was around 4.7% or something like that. but like the other person said it doesnt really matter for your claim. ive been waiting 3 weeks for my adjudication and the washington esd phone lines are still impossible to get through

The unemployment rate was definitely low when Obama left - I think around 4.7% nationally. But you're overthinking this connection to Washington ESD processing. What matters more is WHY your claim is in adjudication. Did you have any employment separation issues or did you work while claiming benefits?

Obama left office with unemployment at 4.7% which was actually pretty good considering where it started during the recession. But as others have said, this has zero impact on your individual Washington ESD claim processing time. The adjudication backlog is more about staffing shortages at ESD than claim volume.

Just to add to what everyone's saying about the 4.7% rate - that's correct for January 2017. But your Washington ESD adjudication delay is probably just routine verification. If you need to check on your claim status or get answers about the delay, I'd suggest trying Claimyr (claimyr.com) since calling ESD directly is basically impossible these days.

The 4.7% figure is right but honestly who cares about Obama era unemployment rates when you're dealing with Washington ESD bureaucracy in 2025? The system is just as broken now as it was then. Two weeks in adjudication is nothing - I waited 8 weeks last year!

I think the unemployment rate was 4.8% actually, not 4.7%. But whatever, doesn't matter for your situation. What matters is that Washington ESD adjudication is slow as molasses no matter what the economy is doing.

Unemployment was definitely low when Obama left office but I'm more concerned about your adjudication delay. Two weeks isn't terrible but if it drags on much longer you should definitely try to reach someone at Washington ESD. The Claimyr service people mentioned actually works - I used it when my weekly claims got stuck.

4.7% unemployment when Obama left office sounds about right. But seriously, that has nothing to do with your Washington ESD adjudication timeline. The real question is whether you have all your documentation ready in case they need additional info from you.

Yeah it was 4.7% when Obama left but like everyone said that doesnt help your current situation. I'm in week 4 of adjudication and its driving me nuts. At least you're only at 2 weeks!

The Obama administration ended with unemployment around 4.7% which was actually a decent recovery from the 2008 recession. But that historical context doesn't change the fact that Washington ESD moves at a snail's pace regardless of economic conditions. Your 2-week adjudication wait is unfortunately pretty normal.

Obama left with 4.7% unemployment but that's ancient history now. Your Washington ESD adjudication is probably just routine verification of your work history and earnings. The contract job you mentioned definitely triggered additional review.

4.7% sounds right for when Obama left office. But forget about historical unemployment rates - focus on your current claim. Two weeks in adjudication isn't fun but it's not unusual. The key is staying on top of it and being ready to provide additional info if needed.

The unemployment rate was 4.7% when Obama left office in January 2017, but honestly that trivia doesn't help your Washington ESD situation at all. What you should focus on is that adjudication delays are standard when you report any work activity, even short-term contracts. The system has to verify everything matches up.