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Finally got my last EDD paycheck after months of waiting - any tips to speed up the process?

Hey everyone, I finally got my last EDD paycheck! It took forever but I'm so relieved. Anyone else been waiting on theirs? Any tips for speeding up the process?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-G5eKtIcfM

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Esteban Tate

Congrats on finally getting paid! πŸŽ‰ I've been waiting for mine for weeks now. How long did it take for you? Did you have to do anything special to make it happen?

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Alice Pierce

Thanks! It took about 2 months for me. I called them like crazy and finally got through to someone who could help. Persistence is key!

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Ivanna St. Pierre

2 months?! That's insane. The system is so broken 😀

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Elin Robinson

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency πŸ™ƒ

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Atticus Domingo

Ugh, I'm still waiting on mine. Its been 3 months now. EDD is a joke tbh

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Beth Ford

I found a way to actually 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 about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Morita Montoya

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

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Kingston Bellamy

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous, we shouldn't have to pay for basic service 😑

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Beth Ford

I get the frustration, but for me it was worth it. Spent way more than $20 in time and stress trying to get through on my own.

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Joy Olmedo

Can you give more details about how it works? Do they garuantee you'll get through?

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Beth Ford

Sure! You choose the department you need to reach, pay the fee, and they start calling right away. They use some tech to navigate the phone tree and wait on hold. When a real person answers, you get a call on your phone. No guarantee, but it worked for me first try.

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Isaiah Cross

Pro tip: if you're still waiting, try contacting your local state representative. They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD. Worked for me!

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Kiara Greene

This is great advice! πŸ’― My rep's office was super helpful when I was stuck in EDD limbo.

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Evelyn Kelly

How do you even find out who your local rep is? πŸ€”

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Isaiah Cross

Just google '[your state] find my representative'. Most states have websites where you can enter your address and it'll show you who represents you.

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Paloma Clark

Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past year: β€’ Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. β€’ Keep detailed records of all your communications. β€’ Use their online portal to send messages - sometimes faster than calling. β€’ Double-check all your paperwork for errors. One small mistake can cause big delays. β€’ If you're really stuck, reach out to your state rep or senator. β€’ Join Facebook groups for EDD claimants - lots of good info there. β€’ Consider using a paid service to get through on the phone if you're desperate. Hope this helps someone! We're all in the same boat here. 🚒

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Heather Tyson

This is gold! πŸ† Thanks for sharing your experience. Wish I had known all this when I started my claim.

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Raul Neal

Great advice but its so messed up that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get what we're owed πŸ˜‘

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Jenna Sloan

Anyone else feel like they're playing unemployment roulette? Some weeks I get paid no problem, others it's radio silence 🎰

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Christian Burns

Omg yes! It's like EDD is run by a magic 8 ball or something 🎱

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Sasha Reese

I'm bout ready to camp outside the EDD office until they fix my claim. Who's with me? ⛺️

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Muhammad Hobbs

Lmao count me in. We can roast marshmallows and swap EDD horror stories πŸ˜‚

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Noland Curtis

Y'all are funny but for real, has anyone tried going to the office in person? Does it help?

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