Where is the local Washington ESD unemployment office near me?

That's what I was afraid of. The website is so confusing and I can never get through on the phone.

Same here, been trying to call for weeks with no luck

Do you know if WorkSource can at least explain what's going on with my claim status? It's been stuck in adjudication for 2 weeks.

They might be able to help you understand the process, but they can't access your specific claim details or make changes to it.

How does that work exactly? Do they call for you or something?

Yeah, they handle the calling and waiting on hold, then connect you when they get an agent on the line. Saved me hours of frustration.

Is it expensive? I'm already broke from being unemployed lol

Do you have the addresses just in case? Maybe I can at least try calling from outside their building

That won't help - they're not going to let you in without an appointment and those are rare. Better to focus on getting through by phone.

Budget constraints probably. The unemployment system wasn't designed to handle the volume they're getting.

well maybe they should have thought of that before making it impossible to get help

Did they at least give you any tips for getting through on the phone?

They said to call right when they open at 8am, but I tried that and still couldn't get through.

Mail? How long does that take to get a response?

Could be weeks or months honestly. Phone is still your best bet if you can get through.

That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. They do the waiting for you so you don't have to sit on hold all day.

I might have to look into that. This is driving me crazy.

Really? That seems wrong but I'm desperate at this point.

I wouldn't recommend that. It's not fair to Spanish speakers who actually need that service.

My issue is with my claim being stuck in adjudication, so sounds like WorkSource won't help.

Right, that's something only Washington ESD can resolve. Keep trying to call or maybe try the online messaging system.

How do you even get an appointment? I don't see that option anywhere on their website.

I think you have to call and ask, but good luck getting through to do that.

It does feel that way sometimes. Like they're hoping people will just find jobs instead of dealing with the bureaucracy.

exactly! its not our fault the system is so broken

Thanks for the tip! I'll try that tomorrow.

I'll try that too. I've been calling first thing in the morning with no luck.

Did they charge you a lot for that service?

It was worth it to actually talk to someone and get my issue resolved. Way better than wasting days trying to call myself.

I tried that but never got a response. Sent a message 2 weeks ago.

Yeah, it's hit or miss. Phone is still the fastest way if you can get through.

This is so frustrating. Thanks everyone for the info though.

It really is a broken system. Hope you get through soon!