Got EDD call in notice response - can't reach anyone to schedule appointment

Exactly! The 10-day deadline is stressing me out. Have you tried any specific times that work better?

Wednesday afternoons seem slightly better but still took me 67 attempts just to get the busy signal instead of immediate hangup.

Good to know about lunch! I was definitely calling during that time and wondering why it seemed even more impossible.

Monday mornings are absolutely brutal. I learned that the hard way after spending 4 hours getting nowhere.

Is Claimyr legit? I'm getting desperate and the deadline is in 6 days.

Totally legit. Check their reviews on Google. It's paid but way cheaper than losing benefits over a missed deadline. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10

I was skeptical too but used it last week. Got called back with an agent in 31 minutes while I was at work. Much better than spending my entire day redialing.

That's terrifying. What happens if you miss the 10-day deadline?

They can suspend your benefits pending the interview. That's why so many people are desperate to get through quickly.

I've been pressing the buttons as soon as I hear the prompts. Maybe that's my problem!

Yeah, timing matters. The system needs to register each input. Also make sure you're calling between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.

The 70 second wait is key. I was waiting too long and it would cycle back to the main menu.

8 days?! I don't have that kind of time with my work schedule. This is insane.

I had to use all my sick days. The system is completely overwhelmed. Thursday afternoons do seem to be the sweet spot though.

Wait really? I've been alternating between them thinking it would help my odds!

Nope, same system. Also ignore anyone saying there's a 'specialist line' - that ended after the pandemic.

That's my biggest fear - waiting for hours just to get disconnected. How do you stay motivated?

Honestly, I don't know. Coffee and rage mostly. Thinking about my bills keeps me going.

The call drops are a known system issue they haven't fixed. It's not your phone or connection - it's their infrastructure.

That's reassuring. I was worried they'd just cut me off for being late.

Document your calling attempts - dates, times, number of tries. It shows good faith effort if there are issues.

127 attempts in one day?! That's insane. How long did that take?

About 8 hours with breaks. Each call cycle takes roughly 3-4 minutes from dial to hangup. It's basically a part-time job.

Wednesday at 2pm - adding that to my strategy list. Will try tomorrow.

Still took 34 attempts but that's way better than my usual 80+. Also avoid calling after 4pm - they seem to stop answering new calls.

What does Claimyr cost? At this point I'm considering anything.

Check claimyr.com for current pricing. Way cheaper than losing your benefits over a missed deadline. They handle all the redialing and hold time.

You're tracking this in a spreadsheet? That's dedication but probably smart for finding patterns.

When you're spending 20+ hours a week calling, you start looking for any edge. Data helps me not waste time on low-probability windows.

That gives me some hope. I'm keeping a log of every time I've tried to call.

Good! Screenshots of your call log showing the attempts can help prove you've been trying in good faith.

Yes! The anxiety is real. I wake up dreading another day of failed calling attempts.

Same here. It's affecting my whole family because I'm so stressed and frustrated all the time.

Smart thinking! I switched to an unlimited plan just for EDD calling. Shouldn't have to do that but here we are.

The fact that we have to strategize around phone plans to exercise our rights is ridiculous. But wifi calling definitely helps.

Day 9?! I'm only on day 3 and already losing my mind. How did you stay motivated?

Honestly considered giving up multiple times. What kept me going was knowing I'd lose benefits if I didn't complete the interview.

I miss being able to just walk into an office and talk to someone face to face. This phone-only system is broken.

Exactly. A 10-minute in-person conversation is now potentially weeks of failed phone attempts. The system regressed.

Which service did you use? I think I'm ready to pay at this point.

Claimyr - same one others mentioned. They call you back when an agent picks up so you don't waste time on hold. Worth every penny for the stress relief alone.

Thanks for the update! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow. After reading everyone's experiences here, it's clear that manual calling just isn't realistic with these tight deadlines. The stress isn't worth it when there are services that actually work.

I'm in the exact same situation right now - day 4 of trying to get through for my call in notice response with only 6 days left on the deadline. Reading all these experiences really shows how broken this system is. I think I need to bite the bullet and use Claimyr too. The manual calling approach seems like it could easily eat up my remaining time with no guarantee of success.