Finally got through to EDD after long wait times - Any success stories?

This is gold! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'll definitely use these tips next time.

Great advice! I'd add: follow up on EVERYTHING. Don't assume they're processing your claim.

You forgot "sacrifice your firstborn to the EDD gods" 🤣

I'd also recommend documenting every interaction you have with EDD, including dates and names. It can be helpful if there's a dispute.

I called right when they opened at 8am. Took about an hour on hold, but it worked!

8am?! Ugh, I'm not a morning person. Guess I'll have to set an alarm 😴

I tried at 8am too and got through within 45 minutes. It's definitely the best tactic I've found so far.

Lmao if it is, I think we're all failing miserably 😂

Nah, if it was an experiment, they'd at least pretend to fix things occasionally 😅

This would make for a hilarious movie plot. Too bad it's our reality right now.

More like phone hide and seek, and EDD is REALLY good at hiding 😅

Lol true. And we're always "it" 🙃

It's like they're the champions of avoid-and-delay. Frustrating beyond belief.

It's about as helpful as a chocolate teapot 🍫☕

I tried it. It's okay for basic stuff, but anything complicated and you're back to square one.

I found it somewhat useful for checking claim status, but it can't handle anything beyond that.

That's awesome! Congrats! 🎉 What finally worked for you?

tbh, i think i just got lucky and got a good rep on the phone. but also i sent like a million documents lol

Persistence pays off! Congrats on finally getting it resolved.

Yeah, and maybe if I stop eating, I won't be hungry anymore 🙄

Bruh, people are calling cuz they need help. It's EDDs job to handle the volume.

Jeez, it was just a thought. No need to bite my head off 😬

It's an interesting point, but the system should be robust enough to handle everyone who needs help.

I've been hearing more about Claimyr. Does anyone know if they have any guarantees if you don’t get through?

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The government should do better.

Sounds sketchy. How do you know it's legit?

I was skeptical too, but I was desperate. It actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

I used Claimyr too. It was a bit pricey, but the time saved was worth it. Still, I wish there were more affordable solutions.

omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in 😂

Pro tip: Try accessing the site using incognito mode. Sometimes it helps bypass the "maintenance" screen.

I've had luck using a VPN to access the site when it's down. Might not work for everyone, but worth a shot.

Great suggestion! I've found some really helpful insights from Facebook groups dedicated to EDD issues.

Have you tried contacting your local assembly member? They can sometimes help speed things up.

Yeah, I did that last week. Waiting to hear back. Fingers crossed 🤞

It might also help to try the EDD's online chat during off-peak hours. Some people have had success that way.