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Finally resolved EDD payment issue! What's your biggest frustration with unemployment office?

Hey everyone, I'm so relieved! I finally got my EDD payment issue resolved. It's been such a headache dealing with them. Anyone else have similar experiences? What's been your biggest frustration with the unemployment office?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD payment delays and issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkIlmGnfhik

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Aisha Mohammed

Congrats on getting it sorted out! šŸŽ‰ My biggest pain has been the endless waiting. Feels like I'm stuck in a time loop every time I try to reach them.

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Ethan Campbell

omg same! i swear ive aged 10 years just waiting on hold šŸ˜«

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Yuki Watanabe

Waiting is the worst. I've started doing full workouts while on hold lol. Might as well get something productive done, right?

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Aisha Mohammed

LOL thats actually genius. Maybe ill finally get those abs I've been wanting šŸ¤£

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Carmen Sanchez

The inconsistency drives me nuts. One rep tells you one thing, another tells you something completely different. Its like playing unemployment roulette everytime you call šŸŽ°

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Andre Dupont

Guys, I found a way to actually get through to a real person! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that dials the phone menu, waits on hold, and then calls you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it's been a lifesaver for me. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Zoe Papadakis

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

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ThunderBolt7

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call...

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Andre Dupont

I get the skepticism, but trust me, it's worth every penny. I wasted so much time trying to get through on my own. This service saved me days of frustration.

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Jamal Edwards

Just tried it and it actually worked! Got through in about an hour. Thx for the tip! šŸ‘

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Mei Chen

Anyone else notice how the EDD website always seems to crash right when you need it most? It's like they're trolling us at this point šŸ™„

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Liam O'Sullivan

For real! I swear its run on a potato or smthing šŸ„”šŸ’»

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Amara Okonkwo

Maybe we should start a GoFundMe to buy EDD some decent servers lmao

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Giovanni Marino

Here's my comprehensive guide to dealing with EDD based on my hellish experience: ā€¢ Always, ALWAYS keep detailed records of every interaction ā€¢ Use the online portal whenever possible, it's slightly less painful ā€¢ If you must call, try early morning or late afternoon ā€¢ Be persistent but polite with reps, they're overworked too ā€¢ Join Facebook groups for real-time updates and tips ā€¢ Consider contacting your local representative if you're getting nowhere ā€¢ Stay on top of any paperwork or certifications, set reminders! ā€¢ Don't give up, eventually you'll break through the bureaucracy Hope this helps someone out there in the same boat. We're all in this together! šŸ’Ŗ

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Fatima Al-Sayed

This is gold! šŸ’Æ Mods should pin this comment

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Dylan Hughes

Great advice! Wish I had this when I first started dealing with EDD. Woulda saved me so much grief

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NightOwl42

Quick question - which FB groups have you found most helpful?

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Giovanni Marino

There's a few good ones, but 'California Unemployment Help' has been my go-to. Super active community and lots of up-to-date info.

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Sofia Rodriguez

Anyone else feel like they need a PhD in bureaucracy just to navigate the EDD system? šŸŽ“šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Dmitry Ivanov

Seriously! I'm thinking of adding 'EDD Expert' to my resume at this point šŸ˜‚

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Ava Thompson

Pro tip: if u get a good rep who actually helps, ask for their employee ID. Next time u call, u can request that specific person. Game changer!

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Miguel Herrera

Wait, you can do that?? Mind. Blown. šŸ¤Æ

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Zainab Ali

Tried this once, they told me it wasnt allowed. Guess it depends on who you get?

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Ava Thompson

Yeah, it's hit or miss. But when it works, it's amazing. Worth a shot!

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