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This has been a great discussion! For anyone still confused, just remember: cyclical unemployment = unemployment that cycles up and down with the economy. Recession = more cyclical unemployment. Economic boom = less cyclical unemployment. It's that simple!
Perfect summary! That's exactly what I needed to understand. Cyclical unemployment rises and falls due to changes in the business cycle.
yeah this makes total sense now. thanks everyone for explaining it so clearly!
Just wanted to add that understanding cyclical unemployment is important for policy makers too. They can use fiscal policy (government spending) and monetary policy (interest rates) to try to reduce cyclical unemployment during recessions. It's one of the main tools for economic stabilization.
That's really interesting! So governments can actually do something about cyclical unemployment, unlike structural unemployment which requires longer-term solutions?
Exactly! Cyclical unemployment responds well to demand-side policies. Structural unemployment requires supply-side policies like education and training programs, which take much longer to implement and show results.
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update us when you get through, curious to hear what they say about the adjudication timeline
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share soon.
Remember that even if your initial claim is delayed, you should still file your weekly claims to protect your benefits. Don't skip weeks just because you're in adjudication.
I've been filing them but it's frustrating to keep doing it when nothing seems to be happening. Good to know I should keep it up though.
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i just hope they fix their phone system. trying to reach an agent shouldnt be this hard in 2025
That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist. Until Washington ESD fixes their capacity issues, sometimes you need a workaround.
Bottom line for the original question: At $75k annually, you're looking at roughly $733-850 per week for up to 26 weeks, depending on your exact quarterly earnings. File immediately when you become unemployed and keep detailed job search records.
Perfect summary. Really appreciate everyone's help with understanding the process.
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If your claim is taking longer than expected, it might be worth trying to contact Washington ESD directly. I know the phones are terrible but sometimes you can get through early in the morning or right when they open.
I've tried calling at 8am sharp when they open and still can't get through. The system is completely jammed.
This is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr - saved me from burning hours every day trying to get through on my own. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to find out what's happening.
Just want to echo what others have said about filing weekly claims while you wait. I almost made the mistake of thinking I didn't need to do anything until my claim was approved. Thank goodness I read this forum!
Same here! I had no idea about the weekly claims requirement. This thread has been super helpful.
Glad people are finding this useful. The weekly claims requirement trips up a lot of first-time filers.
Dmitri Volkov
Bottom line - if you were legitimately laid off and have your paperwork in order, you should see your first payment within 3-4 weeks of filing. The system isn't perfect but it does work for most people.
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Aisha Patel
•That's reassuring. I think I have everything I need so hopefully it goes smoothly.
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LilMama23
•Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims and stay on top of any correspondence from Washington ESD. You'll get through this!
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Zainab Mahmoud
Good luck with your claim! Most people stress about it more than necessary. The vast majority of legitimate claims get approved without major issues.
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Aisha Patel
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared now!
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