EDD unemployment claim filed weeks ago, no payment yet. What to do?

3 weeks? Amateur hour lol. Try 2 months and counting 🙃

2 months?! Jeez, that's rough. How are you surviving?

Barely. Eating ramen and praying to the EDD gods 🙏

I've tried calling but can never get through. It's so frustrating!

Pro tip: I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. Used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials the menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/0UZGuPWGErg

Wait, seriously? That sounds too good to be true. Does it actually work?

Yep, worked for me! Got through in about an hour instead of days of trying. The 20 bucks was worth the peace of mind.

Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency? Seems sketchy af 🤔

I get the skepticism, but it's legit. They don't ask for any personal info, just your phone number to forward the call. Saved me days of frustration.

Thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely go through these steps.

This is solid gold advice right here 💯

Yeah, I got an email confirmation right after filing. But nothing since then.

Ok, that's good at least. Means they have your application in the system. Now it's just a waiting game unfortunately.

This 👆 Saved my butt when they tried to say I hadn't been certifying regularly.

For real! It's like they're moving backwards instead of improving the system 🐌

I was in hospitality. Didn't realize different industries could affect processing times!

Yeah, unfortunately hospitality got hit hard with fraud attempts, so they're extra cautious now. Might explain the delay.

Bruh, you really think that's the main problem? How about decades of underfunding and outdated tech? 🙄

I'm just saying, fraud is a real issue. But yeah, the system needs an overhaul too.

LOL im down. We can make signs and everything 😂

Careful, they might hire you as a 'creative consultant' and then you won't be eligible anymore 😆