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Tate Jensen

EDD support line keeps hanging up after I wait 2+ hours - anyone else?

I've been trying the EDD support line for over a week now and I'm losing my mind. Every single time I finally get through the menu (1-wait-1-1-***) and get placed on hold, I wait anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours and then the call just drops. No warning, no transfer, just dead silence. This has happened 6 times now and I'm starting to think their phone system is broken. Has anyone else experienced the EDD support line dropping calls like this? I can't keep taking entire days off work just to sit on hold for nothing.

The most frustrating part is that there's no acknowledgment from EDD that their phone system is broken. They act like it's normal for people to spend entire days trying to reach them.

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Exactly! Some transparency about the technical issues would go a long way. At least let us know they're working on fixing the dropped calls.

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That would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath. Seems like they've just accepted this as the new normal.

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Final thought: if you're employed and trying to call during work hours, the math really doesn't work out. Missing work to maybe get through to EDD (if your call doesn't drop) just isn't sustainable long-term.

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This is why I ended up using Claimyr. I couldn't keep taking time off work for a phone call that might not even work. Now I just get a callback when they reach someone.

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That's a really good point about the work situation. I've been lucky my boss is understanding but that won't last forever.

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Freya Larsen

EDD phone number Los Angeles - been calling for 2 weeks straight can't get through

I'm in LA and have been calling the EDD phone number nonstop for 2 weeks trying to get my claim sorted out. I've tried both 800-300-5616 and 833-978-7753 but they're the same line apparently. Started with maybe 30-40 calls a day but now I'm up to 80+ attempts daily. I follow the 1-wait-1-1-*** pattern but keep getting that awful 'too busy' message. Is there a specific EDD phone number for Los Angeles or do we all call the same statewide number? Getting desperate here.

I'm in Pasadena and had the same exact experience. Location doesn't matter, we're all calling the same overwhelmed phone system.

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Good to know it's not just me. Misery loves company I guess.

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At least we're all in this together. The whole system needs an overhaul but that's not happening anytime soon.

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Word of advice - don't call on your lunch break expecting to get through. You'll just waste your lunch and still be hungry and frustrated.

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Too late, I've already done that multiple times. Just ends up ruining the whole afternoon.

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Same here. Now I pack my lunch and eat while making calls from home. At least I don't go hungry.

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Isabella Ferreira

EDD phone number San Diego - can't reach anyone at local office

I've been trying to find a direct EDD phone number for San Diego but everything just redirects to the main (800) 300-5616 line. Spent 6 hours yesterday calling that number with zero success - keeps saying they're too busy. Does anyone know if there's still a local San Diego EDD office I can call directly? I'm dealing with a pending claim issue and really need to speak with someone who can access my account.

PSA: If you're tracking your calls like I am, the success rate seems to be about 1 in 73 attempts to even get on hold, then about 50/50 whether the call stays connected. So you need roughly 146 calls to actually talk to someone.

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It's brutal math. That's why I finally gave up and paid for help - the time investment just wasn't sustainable.

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This is exactly why services like Claimyr exist. Sometimes you have to admit the system is too broken to handle manually.

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For what it's worth, I finally got through after 4 days of calling from San Diego. Key was calling at exactly 8:00am, not 7:55 or 8:05. Something about that exact timing seemed to work better.

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I tried that too but 8:00 sharp worked better for me. Maybe their system resets right at opening time?

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I'll try this tomorrow. At this point I'm willing to try any timing theory that might work.

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Ravi Choudhury

EDD phone number to certify - can't get through for weeks

I need to certify for benefits but can't get through on the EDD phone number to certify. Been trying for 3 weeks straight calling (800) 300-5616 but keep getting the busy message. My certification deadline is coming up fast and I'm worried about missing it. Has anyone successfully reached someone to help with certification over the phone? The online system won't let me certify because of some issue with my claim.

For anyone still struggling: certification deadlines are serious. If you miss it your benefits can be delayed for weeks. Don't risk it if manual calling isn't working - find an alternative solution.

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Then honestly consider Claimyr or keep trying with the lunch break timing strategy. Missing certification is worse than the calling hassle.

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Agreed. The stress of potentially losing benefits isn't worth trying to save a few dollars on a calling service.

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Final success story: took me 8 days of calling 4-6 hours per day. Finally connected Thursday at 11:47am, waited 2.5 hours on hold, but got through and certified. Persistence does work but it's absolutely brutal.

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Basically, yes. Had to treat it like a job. Set alarms, took breaks, kept detailed notes of when I called.

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I don't think I can dedicate 8 days to this. Might have to look into that Claimyr option everyone's mentioning.

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Vera Visnjic

EDD phone number live person - Reddit tips not working, need real advice

I've been following all the Reddit advice about reaching a live person at EDD and nothing is working. Tried the 800-300-5616 number with the 1-wait-1-1-*** pattern about 60 times yesterday. Keep getting the 'too busy' message or when I do get through to hold, the call drops after an hour. Has anyone actually gotten through to a live person recently? All the Reddit posts seem outdated or fake. I need to talk to someone about my claim that's been pending for 3 weeks.

Update on Claimyr for skeptics: used it again last week for my wife's claim. 15 minute callback time. It's become our go-to solution.

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Alright, you've all convinced me. Going to try Claimyr tomorrow instead of burning another day manual calling.

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Smart choice. Check their website first to read reviews if you want more confidence in the decision.

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Final reality: this Reddit thread has more useful EDD calling info than 90% of the posts in r/unemployment. Save your time and bookmark this.

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Thanks everyone for the real advice. Finally feel like I have a plan that might actually work.

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Good luck OP. Whether you go manual or automated, at least now you know the actual patterns and timing.

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