Stuck in EDD claim limbo - put on hold forever, rep never came back. Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through for weeks. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to talk to a real person. Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that might help.

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

Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes they update it there before they actually contact you. Might save you some time on hold.

This whole system is a dumpster fire 🔥 I've been waiting 3 months for an update on my claim. Called 50+ times. Emailed. Nothing. It's like they want us to give up.

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this mess for months: 1. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 2. Keep a log of all your calls, who you talked to, and what they said. 3. Check your online account regularly for updates. 4. If you can, reach out to your local representative. Sometimes they can help push things along. 5. Join Facebook groups or forums dedicated to unemployment issues. You might get insider tips. 6. Consider using a call-back service if you're really stuck (like the one mentioned above). 7. Don't give up! It's frustrating, but keep at it. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this sinking ship together. 🚢

Anyone else notice how they always seem to 'lose' our paperwork? I've sent the same forms like 5 times now. Starting to think there's a black hole in their mailroom 🕳️

Pro tip: if you get someone on the phone, DO NOT let them put you on hold. I made that mistake and got disconnected after waiting 2 hours. If they say they need to check something, ask if you can stay on the line while they do it.