EDD Phone Nightmare: Weeks to Get Through - Any Success Stories or Tips?

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through for MONTHS. It's like they don't want us to get our benefits 🙄

I found a method that actually works! I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Pro tip: call your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes intervene and help speed things up. Worked for me after weeks of nothing.

Has anyone else noticed that the website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you try to certify? It's like they're actively trying to make this as difficult as possible 🤬

I've had some success getting through by calling the employer line instead of the claimant line. They usually transfer you, but at least you get a human faster.

Here's what I've learned after 6 months of dealing with EDD: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling. 2. Use the comma trick when dialing to auto-input your selections. 3. Try different times of day - mid-morning on Wednesdays seems to work best. 4. Have all your info ready before you call. 5. Be polite to the rep - they're overwhelmed too. 6. If one rep can't help, politely ask to speak to a tier 2 specialist. 7. Document EVERYTHING. Get names and ID numbers. 8. Check your spam folder regularly for EDD emails. 9. Use the AskEDD feature on the website for simple questions. 10. If all else fails, contact your state representative. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together!

Anyone else feel like they're trapped in a kafka-esque nightmare? I swear, dealing with EDD is like being in a bizzaro world where nothing makes sense and time has no meaning.