EDD phone lines always busy - Impossible to reach a real person. Any tips?
I've been trying to get through to unemployment for days now, and it's driving me crazy! No matter what time I call, I can't get through. The lines are always busy or they say they've reached maximum capacity. I've tried calling at different hours, even super early in the morning, but no luck. It's so frustrating because I really need to speak with someone about my claim. Has anyone else been dealing with this? Any tips on how to actually get through to a real person?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment phone line frustrations, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvcIy0KfJuE
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Sofia Torres
Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat last month. It's like trying to win the lottery just to talk to someone. Have you tried calling right when they open? That worked for me once, but it took like 50 attempts 😫
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Dylan Campbell
•Yeah, I've tried that too. No luck so far. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get basic help!
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Dmitry Sokolov
•50 attempts? Jeez, that's insane. The system is so broken 🤦♂️
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Ava Martinez
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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Miguel Ramos
•Sounds too good to be true. How does it actually work? Is it legit?
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Ava Martinez
•It's totally legit! Basically, they use an automated system to call and navigate the phone tree for you. When a real person picks up, it connects you. Saved me hours of frustration.
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QuantumQuasar
•20 bucks tho? Kinda steep when were already struggling with unemployment 😕
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Ava Martinez
•I get it, but for me it was worth it. I was losing my mind trying to get through on my own. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know?
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Zainab Omar
Have you tried reaching out through their online portal? Sometimes that's faster than calling, although tbh their whole system is a dumpster fire 🔥
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Connor Gallagher
Here's what worked for me after weeks of trying: 1. Call exactly at 8:01 AM when they open 2. If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial 3. Keep doing this for about 30 minutes straight 4. If you get through, DO NOT hang up no matter what 5. Be prepared to wait on hold for 2-3 hours It's a pain, but it eventually worked. Good luck!
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Dylan Campbell
•Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll give this a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Yara Sayegh
•This is basically a full-time job just to get help lol. The system is so messed up.
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Keisha Johnson
I heard they're hiring more people to handle calls. Maybe it'll get better soon? 🤷♂️
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Paolo Longo
•Lol yeah right. They've been saying that for months. I'll believe it when I see it 🙄
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CosmicCowboy
Pro tip: if you have a friend or family member who speaks another language, try the non-English line. Sometimes those have shorter wait times.
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Amina Diallo
•Isn't that kinda unethical tho? What if you're taking a spot from someone who actually needs the language assistance?
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CosmicCowboy
•I mean, desperate times call for desperate measures. The whole system is unfair anyway 🤷♀️
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Oliver Schulz
I've been dealing with this for THREE MONTHS now. It's absolutely ridiculous. I'm behind on rent, can barely afford food, and these clowns can't even pick up a phone. Something needs to change.
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Natasha Orlova
•Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things through.
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Oliver Schulz
•That's actually a good idea, I hadn't thought of that. I'll give it a shot, thanks!
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Javier Cruz
Anybody else notice it's gotten even worse since that new update to their system? It's like they're actively trying to make it harder for us 🙃
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