EDD hold times are insane - how to actually get through?
I've been waiting on hold with EDD for hours and I can't keep waiting. I have other important calls to make today. Has anyone else had this problem? How long did you wait before getting through? Any tips on the best time to call?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve long EDD hold times, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-bcTlmzoCM
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Dylan Wright
Ugh, I feel your pain! I was on hold for 3 hours yesterday before I gave up. Its ridiculous how hard it is to get through to them. š¤
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Sofia Torres
Only 3 hours? You got lucky! I've been trying for days and haven't even gotten past the busy signal. š¤¦āāļø
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GalacticGuardian
Same here. I've tried calling at different times of the day, but no luck. Anyone know if there's a best time to call?
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Dylan Wright
I've heard early morning is best, like right when they open. But who knows if thats actually true or just a myth š¤·āāļø
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Dmitry Smirnov
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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Ava Rodriguez
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Miguel Diaz
$20? That's kinda steep just to make a phone call. Is it really worth it?
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Dmitry Smirnov
I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. For me, it was definitely worth the $20 to finally get my issue resolved.
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Zainab Ahmed
I tried it last week and it worked! Got through to an agent in about 45 minutes. Way better than spending all day on hold.
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Connor Gallagher
Pro tip: If you have Twitter, try reaching out to EDD's support account there. Sometimes they can help you without having to call in.
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AstroAlpha
This is why the whole system needs to be overhauled. It's 2023, why are we still relying on phone calls for important government services? There should be a better online system or chat support or something.
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Yara Khoury
Preach! š The technology exists, they just need to implement it. But that would make too much sense, right? š
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Keisha Taylor
Totally agree. I work in tech and it blows my mind how outdated some of these government systems are. They're probably still running on COBOL or something lol
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Paolo Longo
Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for months: ā¢ Call right when they open at 8:00 AM. The queue fills up fast. ā¢ If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial. Sometimes you can catch an opening. ā¢ Use the phone number ending in 2511 instead of the main line. ā¢ Have all your info ready before you call (claim number, ID, etc.) ā¢ Be patient and polite with the rep when you finally get through. They're dealing with a lot too. ā¢ If one rep can't help, politely ask to speak with a tier 2 specialist. ā¢ Keep a log of all your calls, including date, time, and who you spoke with. Hope this helps someone! It's a frustrating process, but persistence pays off.
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Amina Bah
This is gold! šÆ Thanks for sharing your experience. Gonna try these tips tomorrow morning.
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Oliver Becker
What's the full number for the 2511 line? I've only been using the main one.
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Paolo Longo
It's 1-833-978-2511. Good luck!
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CosmicCowboy
Im so done with EDD. been trying to get through for weeks. might as well be playing the lottery at this point š¤”
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Natasha Orlova
Mood. š© Sometimes I think it'd be easier to just give up, but we can't let them win!
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