Missed EDD phone interview, UI pending and no payment. What now?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I had a phone interview scheduled for my unemployment claim, but I missed the call. Now my UI is pending and I haven't been paid. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next? I'm getting worried about my bills piling up.
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Aisha Mahmood
Ugh, that sucks. I've been there before. Have you tried calling them back? Sometimes they'll reschedule if you explain the situation.
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Mateo Sanchez
•I've been trying to call but can't get through. It's so frustrating! 😤
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Ethan Clark
•Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have better luck getting through.
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Mateo Sanchez
•Thanks for the advice! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning.
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AstroAce
Check your online account or any emails they might have sent. Sometimes they'll leave instructions there about rescheduling or next steps.
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Yuki Kobayashi
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Carmen Vega
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Yuki Kobayashi
•I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Andre Rousseau
•20 bucks tho? Thats alot when ur already broke from no UI ðŸ˜
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Yuki Kobayashi
•I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get my claim sorted. Your call tho!
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Zoe Stavros
Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep calling EDD. Be persistent. 2. Check your UI Online account for any messages or updates. 3. If you received any letters, follow the instructions carefully. 4. Document everything - dates, times, who you spoke to. 5. If all else fails, contact your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things through. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but keep at it. Good luck!
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Mateo Sanchez
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps.
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Jamal Harris
•This is solid advice right here 💯
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GalaxyGlider
lmao welcome to the club. EDD is a joke. I've been waiting 3 months for my claim to go through. 🤡
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Mei Wong
•Bruh same. Its like they WANT us to be homeless
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Liam Sullivan
•Y'all need to chill. The system is overloaded. They're doing their best.
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GalaxyGlider
•@profile11 found the EDD employee lol
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Amara Okafor
Have you checked if theres a way to reschedule the interview online? Sometimes they have that option buried in the website somewhere.
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Giovanni Colombo
I had the same issue last year. Turns out they had the wrong phone number on file. Double check all your contact info is correct in your account!
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Mateo Sanchez
•Oh man, I didn't even think of that. I'll definitely check. Thanks!
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
This happened to me too! I ended up faxing them a letter explaining why I missed the call and asking for a reschedule. It took a few weeks but they eventually called me back.
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StarStrider
idk if this helps but I've heard some people have luck reaching out on Twitter. Might be worth a shot?
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Dylan Campbell
•Lol imagine having to use Twitter to get ur benefits. What a world we live in 🤣
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Ella rollingthunder87
Hey Mateo, sorry to hear you're dealing with this mess. I went through something similar a few months ago. Here's what worked for me: I sent them a written request through the UI Online message center explaining that I missed the call and requesting a reschedule. Make sure to include your claim details and be polite but firm about needing the interview ASAP. Also, try calling the 2511 number (1-800-300-5616) around 8:02 AM - sometimes you can get through right after they open. In the meantime, keep certifying for benefits even though you're pending - you don't want to miss those deadlines. Hang in there, it's frustrating but most people do eventually get it sorted out!
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