Need EDD phone number to file a claim - which one actually works?

60 attempts?! That's insane. Did you call at a specific time or just keep trying throughout the day?

Started at 8am sharp and didn't stop until I got through around 11:30am. Avoid calling between noon and 1:30 - they all take lunch.

Same here. I've wasted entire days just trying to get past the busy signal. There has to be a better way.

Have you tried using Claimyr? My coworker used it last week and got through in 20 minutes. It's like $20 but worth it if you value your time.

Never heard of that. Is it legit? I'm getting desperate enough to try anything at this point.

This actually works! Just tried it and shaved off so much time. Still didn't get through but at least I'm failing faster lol

Exactly - efficiency matters when you're playing the numbers game. Wednesday afternoons seem to be the sweet spot in my experience.

Good to know about the online system. I was wondering why it kept erroring out. How long have you been tracking your calls?

About 3 weeks now. I have a spreadsheet with times, success rates, everything. I'm that desperate. Best day so far was Wednesday at 2:30pm - got through on attempt #34.

41 attempts in one session? How do you even keep track? My phone keeps overheating after 20 calls.

I use a tally counter app and take 5 minute breaks every 15 calls. Also have my phone plugged in the whole time. It's become a science lol

The dedication is real. Glad you finally got through! Gives me hope that it's actually possible.

This needs to be pinned at the top. I wasted so many attempts during lunch hour before figuring this out.

Wait, the ENTIRE call center takes lunch at the same time? That's the most government thing I've ever heard.

Use Claimyr.com - it calls for you and forwards when an agent picks up. I paid $19 and got connected in 15 minutes yesterday. Best money I ever spent.

Is that actually safe? Giving my info to a third party service seems sketchy.

They don't ask for personal info, just your phone number for the callback. Check their reviews - thousands of people have used it. There's even a YouTube demo.

Yes, 100% the same line. I've tested both extensively. Stick with whichever one you can dial faster.

Confirmed. I accidentally called both thinking they were different and got the exact same hold music. Don't waste time switching between them.

847 times?! That's dedication but also insane. Have you considered the callback services people are mentioning?

I'm skeptical of paying for something that should be free. But honestly at this point I'm running out of options.

I was skeptical too but tried Claimyr after 2 weeks of failure. Got through same day. The $20 was nothing compared to the time I saved.

This matches my data exactly. Success rate drops to basically zero after 4pm. They're probably clearing the queue for end of day.

Makes sense. Government workers checking out early, what else is new? Thanks for the heads up.

67 attempts in one morning?! How is that even possible? That's like one attempt every 2 minutes.

I had the menu pattern memorized and was redialing the second I heard 'too busy to take your call'. Became a machine.

2 hours and 10 minutes on hold after 67 attempts. The dedication is incredible but also highlights how broken this system is.

Thank you! I wasted 2 days trying different numbers I found online. Wish I'd seen this earlier.

Yeah, all those 'insider tips' about different departments are outdated. It's just one big overloaded phone system now.

I do the same thing! It's like a race. The second that clock hits 8:00am everyone starts dialing.

Exactly. And then by 8:05am you're already behind hundreds of other callers. The early bird strategy is real.

They can file the basic claim over the phone but you'll need to upload documents to your online account later. Have your SSN, employer info, and last day worked ready.

Good to know, thanks! At least I can get the ball rolling with just the phone call.

3 times in 5 days?! I haven't gotten through once in 3 weeks of manual calling. That's a crazy difference.

Right? It's like night and day. The robots are just better at this repetitive task than humans. Wish I'd found it sooner.

Just watched the demo video. Pretty impressive. Might have to bite the bullet and try this.