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SDI Impossible to Reach for a Week - Any Success Stories or Tips?

Has anyone else been struggling to get through to SDI for the past week? I've been trying to reach them every day but it's impossible. The phone lines are always busy and I can't seem to get any response. It's so frustrating! What are you guys doing to actually talk to someone there?

Dmitry Ivanov

Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been trying to get through for TWO WEEKS now. It's like they've disappeared off the face of the earth or something. I've tried calling at different times, even super early in the morning, but no luck. This is ridiculous!

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Ava Thompson

Two weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried emailing them? I heard sometimes that works better.

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Dmitry Ivanov

Yeah, I've tried emailing too. Radio silence. It's like shouting into the void at this point 😫

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Miguel Herrera

Same boat here. Its been 10 days for me. This whole system is a joke.

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Zainab Ali

I actually found a way to get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Connor Murphy

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

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Yara Nassar

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy...

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Zainab Ali

I get the skepticism, but I swear it worked for me. Was desperate enough to try anything at that point lol

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StarGazer101

Just used it today actually. Can confirm it works! Saved me hours of frustration.

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Keisha Jackson

Pro tip: Try calling exactly at 8:00 AM when they open. I managed to get through after a few tries doing this. You gotta be quick tho!

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Paolo Romano

This is getting out of hand. We should all complain to our local representatives about this. Maybe if enough of us make noise, they'll actually do something to improve the system.

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Amina Diop

Good idea! Does anyone have a template letter we could use?

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Paolo Romano

I'll work on drafting something up and post it here later today. We gotta stand up for ourselves!

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Oliver Schmidt

I've heard rumors that they're understaffed due to budget cuts. Anyone know if there's any truth to this? Might explain why it's so hard to get through lately.

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Natasha Volkov

I read an article about this last month. Apparently, they lost like 30% of their staff. No wonder everything's a mess 🤦‍♂️

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Javier Torres

Okay, let me break this down for everyone struggling to reach SDI. I've been dealing with them for years, and here's what I've learned: 1. Timing is key. Try calling right when they open (8 AM) or just before lunch (11:30 AM). These times often have shorter wait times. 2. Use the online portal as much as possible. Sometimes you can resolve issues without calling. 3. If you must call, be prepared. Have all your documents ready, know your claim number, and write down your questions beforehand. 4. Be persistent. If you can't get through one day, try again the next. It's frustrating, but sometimes it's just a numbers game. 5. Consider using a call-back service like Claimyr if you're really stuck. It costs money, but it might be worth it if you're losing work time trying to call. 6. If all else fails, reach out to your local assemblymember or state senator. They often have liaisons who can help with SDI issues. Remember, the system is overloaded right now, so patience is key. Good luck everyone!

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Emma Wilson

This is gold! Thanks for taking the time to write all this out. Saving this for future reference 💯

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QuantumLeap

Great advice! I'd add: keep a log of all your call attempts (dates/times). It can be helpful if you need to escalate your case later.

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Malik Johnson

Am I the only one who thinks its absolutely INSANE that we have to jump through all these hoops just to talk to someone about our benefits? This system is broken af 🤬

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Isabella Santos

Preach! 👏 It's 2023, how is this still a problem?

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Ravi Sharma

For real. We're literally paying for this "service" with our taxes. What a joke.

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