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Can't reach EDD on phone for weeks - any tips to actually talk to a human?

I filed my unemployment claim and I'm having trouble getting through to EDD. I've been trying to call for hours but can't get anyone on the line. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to actually reach a human at EDD? I'm getting really frustrated and need to speak with someone about my claim.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD phone system frustration, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgN9g0_NK4M

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Sasha Ivanov

Welcome to the club, buddy. EDD's phone system is a nightmare. I've been trying for weeks to get through. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to talk to anyone. 🤬

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Liam Murphy

Seriously, its ridiculous. I spent 3 days straight calling non-stop. My finger hurts from hitting redial lol

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Amara Okafor

Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard thats the best time to get through

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Sasha Ivanov

Tried that. No luck. It's like playing the lottery, except the odds are worse 😅

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CaptainAwesome

I found a method that actually works to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Yuki Tanaka

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Esmeralda Gómez

20 bucks? Thats kinda steep. Is it really worth it?

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CaptainAwesome

I was skeptical too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Totally worth it IMO. Got my issue resolved in one call.

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Klaus Schmidt

Just tried it. Can confirm it works! Finally got through after weeks of trying on my own.

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Aisha Patel

Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for months: • Call early in the morning, right when they open • Use the trick where you press 1-2-4 as soon as the automated message starts • Keep trying even if you get a busy signal. Sometimes it takes 50+ attempts • Be prepared with all your info ready when you do get through • If all else fails, contact your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things through Hope this helps someone. Stay persistent!

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LilMama23

This is gold 💯 Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

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Dmitri Volkov

Whats the 1-2-4 trick? Never heard of that before

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Aisha Patel

@profile10 It's supposed to bypass some of the automated menus and get you to a real person faster. YMMV tho

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Gabrielle Dubois

ugh im in the same boat. been trying to reach edd for 2 weeks now. this system is so broken 😫

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Tyrone Johnson

Have you tried contacting them through UI Online? Sometimes you can get a response faster that way than calling.

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Miguel Hernández

Yeah, I've tried that too. No luck so far. It's been radio silence 😞

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Ingrid Larsson

Pro tip: call the employer line instead of the claimant line. They usually pick up faster and can still help with most issues.

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Carlos Mendoza

Isn't that like... cheating the system? 🤔

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Ingrid Larsson

desperate times call for desperate measures my friend

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Zainab Mahmoud

I tried this and got scolded by the rep. YMMV I guess 🤷‍♂️

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Ava Williams

Anyone else notice how the hold music is always WAY louder than the actual rep when they pick up? Nearly blew out my eardrums last time 🙉

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Raj Gupta

LOL yes! I thought it was just me. That music haunts my dreams now 😂

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Lena Müller

Honestly, at this point I'm convinced EDD is run by a bunch of hamsters on wheels. How hard is it to answer a damn phone?

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TechNinja

Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember or state senator? They sometimes have direct lines to EDD and can help push your claim through.

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Miguel Hernández

I hadn't thought of that. How do I find out who my local rep is?

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TechNinja

Just google '[your city] state assembly member'. Their office should have a way to contact them about EDD issues.

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Keisha Thompson

Plot twist: there are no actual EDD employees. It's all just an elaborate social experiment to see how long we'll keep calling 🤡

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Paolo Bianchi

Bruh 💀 I wouldn't even be surprised at this point

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