2 months, no UI benefits. CDLE ghosting me. Help!
I filed for unemployment benefits two months ago and still haven't received anything. It's getting really tough to pay my bills since I was the only one working in my household. Has anyone else experienced such a long wait? Any advice on how to speed up the process or at least get some information about my claim status?
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Oliver Zimmermann
Ugh, I feel you. I'm in the same boat 🚣♀️ Been waiting for almost 3 months now. The system is so backed up its ridiculous. Have you tried calling them? I've heard some people have had luck getting through if they call right when the office opens.
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Amina Toure
I've tried calling but can never get through. It's always busy or I'm on hold forever. Did you have any luck calling them?
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Oliver Zimmermann
Nah, no luck yet. I've been trying everyday for the past week. It's like playing the lottery at this point 🎰
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Natasha Volkova
Pro tip: call at exactly 7:59am and keep redialing until you get through. Worked for me after trying for weeks!
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Javier Torres
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/W4S1W6V2hOQ
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Emma Davis
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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CosmicCaptain
20 bucks? Thats a scam bro
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Javier Torres
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Got through in like 2 hours when I'd been trying for weeks. Worth every penny imo
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Malik Johnson
How does it actually work? Do they just keep redialing or what?
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Javier Torres
From what I understand, they have some automated system that navigates the phone menu and waits on hold. When a real person picks up, it calls your phone. Pretty clever tbh
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Isabella Ferreira
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes there are issues they need you to resolve but they don't always notify you. Worth double-checking all the tabs and making sure everything is filled out correctly.
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Ravi Sharma
This is getting out of hand. We need to organize and put pressure on our representatives. Who's with me? 💪
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Freya Thomsen
I'm down. This is affecting way too many people. We need to make some noise!
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Omar Zaki
Good luck with that lol. Politicians dont care about us little guys 🤡
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AstroAce
Here's what worked for me after waiting for 10 weeks: 1. Check your online account daily for any new messages or requests for information. 2. If you can, try faxing your documents instead of uploading them online. Sometimes the online system glitches. 3. Reach out to your local state representative. They often have contacts in the unemployment office and can help push your claim through. 4. Join Facebook groups for unemployment in your state. Sometimes they have insider info or tips. 5. If all else fails, consider using a paid service like Claimyr to get through on the phone. It costs money but might be worth it if you're desperate. Hang in there, OP. I know it's tough but keep pushing!
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Amina Toure
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my state rep. Didn't even think of that.
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Chloe Martin
This is gold 💯 Mods should pin this comment!
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Diego Rojas
have u tried emailing them? i got a response within a week when i did that
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Amina Toure
Really? What email address did you use? I couldn't find one on their website.
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Diego Rojas
i think it was like claims@unemployment.state.gov or something. ill try to find it and dm u
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Anastasia Sokolov
Bruh, 2 months is nothing. I've been waiting since March 2020. The system is completely FUBAR.
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Sean O'Donnell
Since 2020??? How are you surviving???
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Anastasia Sokolov
barely. living off credit cards and favors from family. its a nightmare
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Zara Ahmed
Has anyone tried the new chatbot on the unemployment website? I heard it can sometimes help with simple issues.
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StarStrider
Yeah, I tried it. It's useless for anything beyond basic questions. Just another way for them to avoid talking to us directly 🙄
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Luca Esposito
Plot twist: the unemployment office is actually run by squirrels and they're just really behind on their acorn paperwork 🐿️📄
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Nia Thompson
LOL this made me laugh way harder than it should have 🤣
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Mateo Rodriguez
Explains why they're so NUTS about documentation! 🥜😂
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