EDD Payment Delays: Anyone Else Struggling to Reach a Human?

Ugh, join the club. 🙄 I've been dealing with this nightmare for weeks now. It's like they don't even want us to get our money.

I actually found a way to 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard that sometimes they can help push things through faster.

Pro tip: try calling right when they open in the morning. I managed to get through after only a 30-minute wait last week. Good luck!

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this mess for the past few months: • Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. • Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact them. • Double-check that all your information in the online portal is correct and up-to-date. • If you're having issues with payments, make sure you're still certifying every two weeks. • Consider reaching out to your local assemblymember or state senator for help. • Join Facebook groups or other online communities for your state's unemployment issues. Sometimes you can get insider tips. • If all else fails, consider filing an appeal. Hang in there, everyone. I know it's frustrating, but don't give up!

Anyone else feel like they're trapped in a kafka-esque nightmare? 🤔 I swear, dealing with unemployment is like trying to escape a maze designed by a sadistic clown. 🤡

Idk if this helps, but I finally got my issue resolved by sending a message through the online portal instead of calling. Took about a week to get a response, but at least I didn't have to deal with the phone system.