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Don't forget you can also apply for other assistance while waiting for unemployment. Food stamps, utility assistance, etc. Every little bit helps when you're out of work.
That's a good reminder. I've been so focused on unemployment I haven't thought about other programs I might qualify for.
211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs. Just dial 2-1-1 and they can tell you what's available in your area.
Update us on how it goes! I'm always curious to hear how these cases turn out. Hoping it works out for you.
Will do! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims even while waiting for a decision.
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I think this discussion shows why unemployment policy is so complicated. Everyone wants people to have jobs, but the path to get there involves tradeoffs between different economic goals. At least we have unemployment insurance to help people during transitions, even if the Washington ESD system could work better.
Yeah, this thread has been really educational. I still wish zero unemployment was possible, but I understand better why it's not the target.
The key is distinguishing between unemployment as a personal hardship (which we should minimize) and unemployment as an economic indicator (which will never be zero).
Thanks everyone for all the perspectives on this. Really helped me understand the bigger picture while I'm dealing with my own situation. And thanks for the Claimyr tip - definitely going to try that for my Washington ESD issues.
You're welcome! Hope it helps with your claim. The economic discussion was interesting too - good question to start with.
Yeah, learned a lot from everyone. Sometimes the theory behind policy decisions makes more sense when you discuss it with real people dealing with the system.
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I work in payroll and can confirm the 2025 FUTA rate is still 6% on first $7,000 of wages, with the 5.4% credit available for most employers. Nothing new there.
Appreciate the confirmation from someone who deals with this professionally!
Yeah it's nice to get facts instead of speculation on these tax questions.
If you're really concerned about benefit changes, the best thing is to call Washington ESD directly. Though like others said, that's easier said than done with their phone system...
I finally got through using Claimyr after weeks of failed attempts. They have this whole system for getting past the busy signals - check out their video demo if you're curious.
At this point I'm willing to try anything to reach a real person at ESD.
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Update us on how it goes! Always nice to hear success stories for people in similar situations.
Will do! Filing my claim this weekend and feeling much more confident about it now.
Hope everything works out for you and the baby!
This whole thread is a great example of why these forums are so valuable. Real people sharing real experiences instead of just trying to decode government websites.
Absolutely! I was so confused and worried before posting here. Now I feel like I know what to expect.
The Washington ESD website is pretty good actually, but nothing beats hearing from people who've been through it.
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And if you run into any issues with your claim or need to verify your work history, don't spend weeks trying to get through on the phone. Services like Claimyr can save you a lot of frustration.
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Hunter Brighton
•I was skeptical about using a third-party service at first, but honestly Washington ESD's phone system is so overloaded that it was worth it.
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Ezra Bates
•Exactly. Time is money when you're unemployed, and getting your claim processed quickly is crucial.
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Dylan Baskin
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! This thread has been super helpful for understanding the requirements.
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Ryan Vasquez
•Agreed! I feel much more confident about the process now. Hopefully I won't need to use this information anytime soon.
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Lauren Wood
•Save this thread just in case. You never know when employment situations might change.
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