EDD payment not received, can't reach anyone on phone. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my unemployment payment. I filed my claim a while back, but I still haven't received any money. I even got a call from them, but when I picked up, there was just music playing and someone talking to someone else in the background. I said hello for like 5 minutes before the call dropped. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to actually get through to a real person who can help?
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Raj Gupta
Ugh, welcome to the club 🙄 The system is so broken rn its not even funny. I've been waiting for my payment for weeks and can't get anyone on the phone. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to reach them.
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Lena Müller
•Seriously! I feel like I'm stuck in some kind of bureaucratic nightmare. How are we supposed to survive without our benefits?
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TechNinja
•ikr? its like they forget were actual people with bills to pay 😤
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Keisha Thompson
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It costs $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Paolo Bianchi
•Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Keisha Thompson
•Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Got through to an agent in about an hour instead of spending days trying to call myself.
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Yara Assad
•$20 tho? That's kinda steep when were already struggling 😕
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Keisha Thompson
•I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved. Beats losing out on weeks of benefits 🤷♂️
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Olivia Clark
Here's what I've learned from dealing with this mess for the past few months: • Keep calling, even if it seems hopeless. Sometimes you get lucky and get through. • Check your online account regularly for updates or messages. • Make sure all your info is up to date and you've submitted all required docs. • If you can, try calling right when they open or just before they close. • Consider reaching out to your local representative's office. They can sometimes help push things along. • Document everything! Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and any communication you receive. • Join Facebook groups or other online communities for your state's unemployment. Sometimes people share tips or inside info there. Hang in there, OP. I know it's frustrating, but don't give up!
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Ava Williams
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try some of these tips. How long did it take you to finally get your issue resolved?
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Olivia Clark
•It took about 2 months of constant effort, but I finally got it sorted. Stay persistent!
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Javier Morales
•This is gold 💯 Mods should pin this comment!
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Natasha Petrov
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds crazy but I heard some ppl had success with that lol
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Connor O'Brien
I'm in the same boat, OP. Been waiting for 6 weeks now. This whole system is a joke. They expect us to be available 24/7 for their calls, but when we need them? Radio silence. 🤬
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Amina Diallo
•Preach! 👏 Its like they forget were human beings with lives and responsibilities
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GamerGirl99
Has anyone tried going to the office in person? I'm thinking of camping out there until someone helps me lol
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•I tried that last week. They just gave me a form to fill out and told me to go home and wait. Total waste of time 😑
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GamerGirl99
•Ugh, seriously? That's so frustrating. Thanks for letting me know tho, saved me a trip
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Isabella Costa
guys I think I figured out the secret menu options to get to a real person! When you call, press 2, then 4, then 1, then wait for 30 seconds without pressing anything, then press 3. Worked for me after like 50 tries lol
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Malik Jenkins
•Holy crap, I'm gonna try this right now. You're a legend if this works! 🙏
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Freya Andersen
•Tried it 3 times, no luck 😞 Maybe they changed it?
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Isabella Costa
•Ah man, sorry it didn't work for you. Maybe it's hit or miss. Keep trying!
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Eduardo Silva
This is why we need to vote for better leadership. The whole system is broken and nobody seems to care about fixing it. 🤦♂️
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Leila Haddad
•100% agree. We need people in office who actually understand what it's like to struggle
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Emma Johnson
Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on where you are. Might help to know for more specific advice.
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Ava Williams
•Oh good point, I'm in California. Should've mentioned that in the original post, my bad!
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Emma Johnson
•Ah gotcha. Yeah, CA is notoriously bad rn. Have you tried reaching out to your assembly member? I've heard they can sometimes help push things through.
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Ravi Patel
unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for a job instead of waiting for a handout? 🤷♂️
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Astrid Bergström
•Dude, read the room. People are struggling here. Not cool.
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PixelPrincess
•Wow, way to be a jerk. You think people aren't trying? It's not that easy in this economy.
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Ravi Patel
•Just saying what everyone's thinking 🤷♂️ Don't hate the player, hate the game
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