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The whole process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes pretty automatic. Just don't miss any weeks!
What happens if you do miss a week by accident?
You can sometimes file for missed weeks but there are strict deadlines. It's much easier to just file on time every week.
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The ranking doesn't matter as much as the trend. If unemployment is going up or down affects policy decisions and funding. Right now it seems like we're stabilizing but still higher than pre-pandemic levels.
True, the direction matters more than the exact number. I've been watching the monthly reports and it seems like we're slowly improving.
Yeah, slow improvement is better than getting worse. The job market feels like it's starting to open up more in some sectors.
As someone who's been through multiple periods of unemployment over the years, I can say that Washington ESD's system holds up pretty well even during high unemployment. The benefits are fair and the process is consistent even if it's slow sometimes.
That's reassuring to hear from someone with experience. I'm new to this and wasn't sure if the delays were normal or because of the high unemployment.
The delays are definitely because of volume, but the system itself is solid. Just be patient and make sure you're doing your weekly claims and job search activities correctly.
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Just wanted to update - I tried calling again this morning at exactly 8am and actually got through to an agent after only 45 minutes on hold! My claim issue was resolved. So it is possible, you just have to get really lucky with timing.
That's great news! What time did you actually start dialing? I want to try the same approach.
I started dialing at 7:59:50 and hit send right at 8:00:00. Had my phone ready and dialed immediately.
If anyone else is having this problem, I found that calling the WorkSourceWA office in Spokane was actually helpful. They couldn't fix my claim directly but they were able to send a message to Washington ESD on my behalf and I got a callback within 2 days.
Which WorkSourceWA location specifically? I might try this approach too.
The one on North Division. But I think any WorkSourceWA office should be able to help send messages to Washington ESD.
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Update us when you hear back! Always curious how long these things actually take in practice vs what they tell you.
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share soon.
I got through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Agent told me that claims are taking 2-4 weeks on average right now, with some taking longer if they need additional verification. At least I got a real timeline instead of just guessing.
That's helpful to know the current timeframes from an actual agent. Thanks for sharing.
Good to know I'm still within the normal range then. Maybe I'll look into that service if I don't hear anything by next week.
Ravi Kapoor
washington esd is impossible to reach by phone. i've been calling for days about my fired claim and either get busy signals or disconnected after hours on hold. this system is completely broken
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Malik Thomas
•tell me about it! i've probably spent 20+ hours trying to get through to someone
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NebulaNinja
•This is exactly why Claimyr exists. The Washington ESD phone system is so overloaded that you need help just to get through to an agent.
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Amina Diop
Final thoughts for anyone fired and applying for benefits: 1) Apply immediately, don't wait 2) Be honest about termination reason 3) Gather any documentation that supports your case 4) Don't assume you're not eligible - let Washington ESD decide 5) Be patient with adjudication process but stay on top of your claim status
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Natasha Romanova
•great advice! i'd add that keeping detailed records of all your communication attempts with Washington ESD can be helpful too
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Emma Wilson
•wish i had seen this advice before i started my claim process, would have saved me a lot of stress
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