Stuck on hold for hours with EDD claim - paying for callback service. Any tips?

Welcome to the club, buddy. I've been trying to get through for WEEKS. It's like they don't want us to actually file our claims 🙄

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

The whole system is broken. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops just to get our claims processed. It's OUR money, for crying out loud!

Has anyone tried calling at different times of day? I've heard early morning or late evening might have shorter wait times.

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: • Be persistent. Keep calling, even if it feels hopeless. • Have all your documents ready before you call. They might ask for obscure info. • Take notes during your call, including the name of the rep you speak to. • If you get disconnected, ask for a direct callback number (some reps will give you one). • Consider using a auto-dialer app to save your fingers from constantly redialing. • Stay calm and be polite to the reps. They're dealing with a broken system too. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together!

Anyone else feel like they're trapped in a Kafka novel trying to deal with this system? 🐛

I'm bout ready to camp outside their office until someone helps me tbh