EDD system update causing claim visibility issues - anyone else?
Hey everyone, I'm having issues with my unemployment benefits. The system went live on Monday, but problems started showing up on Tuesday. Apparently, their system doesn't update until noon, so the new system changes didn't hit until Tuesday. By Wednesday, they couldn't even see my claim! Anyone else dealing with this mess? Any advice on how to get through to someone who can actually help?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment benefits system issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LIlr90r6k
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Yara Nassar
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been trying to get through for days now. It's like they purposely make it impossible to talk to a real person. 🤬
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Keisha Robinson
•Tell me about it! I've been calling non-stop for a week. My fingers are gonna fall off from all this dialing. 😫
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GalaxyGuardian
•Have you guys tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Yara Nassar
•Tried that. No luck. It's like playing the lottery, except the prize is just talking to someone who probably can't help anyway. 🎰🙄
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Paolo Ricci
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 about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Amina Toure
•Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Paolo Ricci
•Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep just to talk to someone...
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Paolo Ricci
•I get it, but for me, it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time trying to get through on my own.
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Natasha Volkova
Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: 1. Be persistent. Keep calling, even if it seems hopeless. 2. Document everything. Write down who you talk to, when, and what they say. 3. Try different times of day. Sometimes early morning or late afternoon can be less busy. 4. Use social media. Sometimes tweeting at them can get a response. 5. Contact your local representative. They might be able to help push things along. Hang in there, everyone. This system is a nightmare, but we'll get through it. 💪
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Javier Torres
•This is gold! Thanks for sharing your experience. Gonna try the social media route tomorrow.
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Emma Davis
•Contacting my rep actually worked for me! Took a while, but they eventually helped sort out my issue.
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CosmicCaptain
Has anyone else noticed that the website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? It's like they're trolling us at this point. 🤡
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Malik Johnson
I'm starting to think carrier pigeons would be more reliable than this system. Maybe we should all invest in some birds? 🐦📬
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Isabella Ferreira
•LOL im ded 💀 But for real, might be faster than waiting for them to pick up the phone
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Ravi Sharma
•Pigeon Union Local 314 reporting for duty! 🐦🐦🐦
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Freya Thomsen
Serious question: has anyone actually received their benefits on time recently? Starting to feel like I'm the only one...
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Omar Zaki
•Nope, you're definitely not alone. Mine have been delayed for weeks now.
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AstroAce
•I got mine, but only after calling every day for two weeks straight. It's ridiculous.
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Chloe Martin
Pro tip: if you press 0 repeatedly during the automated menu, sometimes it'll bump you to a real person. Doesn't always work, but worth a shot!
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Diego Rojas
•OMG thank you! Gonna try this tomorrow. You're a lifesaver! 🙏
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Anastasia Sokolov
Anyone else feel like they need a degree in computer science just to navigate the unemployment website? It's like they designed it to be as confusing as possible. 🤔💻
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Sean O'Donnell
I swear, dealing with this system is aging me faster than my actual job did. Pretty soon I'll be eligible for retirement benefits instead of unemployment! 👴👵
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Zara Ahmed
•LMAO same here. My hair's gone grey just from being on hold. 😂
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Payton Black
Ugh, yes! I'm dealing with the exact same thing. My claim just vanished from the system after their "update" and now when I call, they act like I never even filed. It's beyond frustrating. I've been trying the callback feature but it just says "high call volume" and hangs up on me. Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature, or is that just as useless as the phone system? Starting to wonder if I should just camp out at the local office at this point... 😤
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