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Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and account updates. 2. Reach out to your local state representative. They often have liaisons who can help push things along. 3. Be persistent but polite when you do get through to someone. 4. Check for any missing documents or information they might need from you. 5. Consider filing an appeal if it's been an unreasonable amount of time. Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but you'll get through it!
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start keeping better records and reach out to my rep. Really appreciate it! π―
This is gold. Mods should pin this comment!
lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency π€‘ Took me 6 months to get my first payment. Buckle up, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
6 months?! That's insane. How did you manage financially during that time?
It was rough, ngl. Lots of ramen and favors from friends. But hey, character building, right? π
Have you checked if there's an issue with your identity verification? That held up my claim for weeks until I figured it out.
I had to upload additional documents through the UI Online portal. It was a pain, but once I did that, things started moving again.
Guys, I heard theres gonna be another update to the EDD system next month. Might cause more delays fyi
My cousin works for the state, not EDD directly but he heard it from someone who does. Take it with a grain of salt I guess π€·ββοΈ
have u tried calling them? sometimes u can get lucky and get thru if u call right when they open
I tried a couple times but kept getting the 'all lines are busy' message. Might try again tomorrow morning tho
Honestly, the whole system is a joke. I've been waiting 6 weeks now and still nothing. California needs to get its act together π€¬
Anyone else feel like they need a degree in bureaucracy just to navigate this system? ππ€¦ββοΈ
Ava Johnson
lol welcome to the club. been waiting 6 weeks for my payment. this is fine. everything is fine. π₯πΆπ₯
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Miguel Diaz
Have you tried sacrificing a goat to the EDD gods? I hear that helps speed up the process. π
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Zainab Ahmed
β’Instructions unclear. Sacrificed my last paycheck instead. Still no results. π
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Miguel Diaz
β’Rookie mistake. Gotta use a LIVE goat. No wonder it didn't work!
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