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EDD radio silence after 3 weeks - normal or should I panic?

Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated with EDD. I filed for unemployment benefits like 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back from them. Has anyone else been waiting this long? I'm starting to worry that something went wrong with my application. Any advice on how to check the status or speed things up?

Ugh, welcome to the club. 3 weeks is nothing, I've been waiting for 2 months now! 🤦‍♂️ EDD is a total mess rn

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Grace Lee

2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them?

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Calling? LOL good luck with that. I've tried like 50 times and can never get through 🙄

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Same boat here. It's like they don't even want us to get our benefits smh

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The Boss

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/DOLxZQb92wM

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Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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The Boss

Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. Got through in about 2 hours.

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Wait, we have to PAY to talk to EDD now? That's messed up 😤

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The Boss

I get it, but for me it was worth it. Beats calling 100 times and getting nowhere 🤷‍♂️

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your UI Online account daily. Sometimes they update it without notifying you. 2. Make sure all your docs are uploaded correctly. 3. If you haven't certified for benefits yet, do that ASAP. 4. Try calling early in the morning or late afternoon. Those are usually less busy times. 5. If you still can't get through, consider using an auto-dialer or paid service. 6. As a last resort, contact your local assembly member. They can sometimes help push things along. Hang in there! The system is overwhelmed but they'll get to you eventually.

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Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps. Really appreciate it 🙏

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This is gold 💯 Should be pinned to the top of the sub tbh

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have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there

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3 weeks aint that bad tbh. I know ppl whove been waiting for months. EDD is a joke rn 🤡

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Seriously? Months? That's insane. How are people supposed to survive?

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ikr? its a total clown show. govt doesnt care about us little guys 😒

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Pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling the employer line and act like ur a confused employer. sometimes they'll help u anyway lol

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Isn't that kinda unethical tho?

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desperate times call for desperate measures my dude 🤷‍♀️

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