EDD nightmare: Out-of-state claimant can't access account due to ID issues, no payments since June

OK boomer 🙄

A broken safety net isn't much of a safety net. We deserve better.

I get what you're saying, but when people can't feed their kids because of bureaucratic BS, gratitude is a hard sell.

Ooh, sneaky. I like it. 😈

Isn't that kinda unethical tho?

Desperate times, desperate measures. EDD's the one being unethical by making it impossible to get help.

Can I pay my rent with friendship? 🏠💸

Lmao, this comment is so stupid it made me laugh. Thanks for the chuckle in these trying times 😂

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps. You're a lifesaver! 🙏

This is great info. Mods should pin this comment!

This level of detail is what makes community forums so valuable. Thank you for sharing this!

I hadn't thought of that. Do you know how to find out who my rep is?

Just google "[your state] find my representative". They usually have contact forms on their websites. Good luck!

Bruh 💀

If only it were that simple! 😅

For real tho. It's like we're stuck in a time loop of suck.

2024 better come through with some good vibes or I'm asking for a refund on this decade 😤

If it is, I want a cheat code to skip this level 😂

Nah, even game developers would create a better system than this 💀

Faxing? Seriously? What's next, sending a carrier pigeon? 🐦 But at this point, I'll try anything. Thanks!

lol imagine explaining faxing to gen z 💀

More like a horror story. EDD: The nightmare on Main Street 😱

I had to google Kafka, but damn, you're spot on 👀

The comparison is apt, but hopefully our stories have a happier ending.

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

Totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration.

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken.

I get it, but for me, it was worth every penny. Time is money, ya know?

I tried Claimyr too and it worked for me. But I agree, it's unfortunate we have to pay for something that should be free and accessible.

I can't even get to that option! The system won't let me proceed without a CA ID. It's like they forgot other states exist 🙄

That sucks. Maybe try calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.

You might also try using an out-of-state ID if ID.me allows for it. It's definitely frustrating when these systems overlook non-resident issues.

Solidarity is key. It helps to know we're not alone in this struggle.

Or "Endlessly Disappointing Department" 😩

"Every Day's Depressing" 😭

For real! You'd think after all this time they'd have their act together. But nope, same old circus 🎪

Cut them some slack. They're dealing with unprecedented volume. It's not easy.

Found the EDD employee 👀

Nah, just someone who understands how government bureaucracy works. It's slow AF.