EDD SDI claim stuck for a month, no response - need advice on breaking through

Yeah, I check it obsessively. Still says "pending" 😞

Ugh, the dreaded "pending" status. It's like watching paint dry, but less exciting.

Try logging in at odd hours. Sometimes system maintenance updates things silently overnight.

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

Just google "[your city] assembly member". They usually have a website with contact info. Send them an email explaining your situation. They might be able to light a fire under EDD for you.

And don't forget to follow up if you don't hear back! Persistence is key in these situations.

Thats an intresting idea. Wouldn't even know where to start tho

Most local news stations have a "tip line" or contact form on their website. Just explain your situation and how many others are struggling too. They might bite!

It can be a powerful move. Sometimes public accountability gets things moving.

Yeah, I've been trying to call but it's impossible to get through. Either busy signals or hours on hold only to get disconnected. It's driving me nuts!

Calling EDD is like trying to win the lottery while being struck by lightning. Good luck with that 😂

Pro tip: call right when they open. Set an alarm and be ready to hit redial a million times. It sucks, but it worked for me eventually.

Also, consider using different lines or phone numbers if you have them. Sometimes different lines have different hold times.

Take off the tinfoil hat, bro. It's just good old-fashioned bureaucratic incompetence.

That's what they want you to think! Wake up, sheeple! 👀

Even if it's not a conspiracy, the struggle is legit. Keep pushing for what's rightfully yours.

Sounds too good to be true. How does it work exactly?

$20 just to make a phone call? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken we have to pay just to talk to someone 🤦‍♂️

@profile 10 It's pretty simple. You put in your info, pay, and they start calling. When they get an agent, your phone rings. Saved me hours of frustration. @profile 11 I get it, it sucks to pay. But for me, it was worth it to finally get answers. Time is money, ya know?

Does it actually work tho? Ive been burned by "quick fixes" before 🤔

I used Claimyr too and it worked for me. I wish it was free, but sometimes our time is worth more than the cost.

Thanks for the detailed advice. I'll definitely start keeping better records. Did you end up needing an attorney?

Nah, I got lucky and finally got through to a helpful agent. But I was close to calling one. It's good to know your options.

It's always good to have all your correspondence documented. An attorney can help make sense of the chaos if it comes to that.

Ok boomer 🙄

Yeah, because learning to code is totally gonna fix a broken leg or chronic illness. SMH.

While tech skills are useful, they aren't a catch-all solution to systemic issues.

Preach! 🙌

LOL truth. But what can we do? It's not like we have a choice 😭

The system needs reform, but until then, we're stuck navigating its flames.

Faxing? Seriously? Do people even have fax machines anymore?

There are online fax services you can use. It's worth a shot if nothing else is working.

I tried it once, it was a bit of a hassle setting it up digitally, but it did seem to speed things up.