2 months, no UI payments or updates. Broke and desperate. Any advice?
Hey everyone, I'm in a really tough spot right now. It's been two months since I filed my unemployment claim and I haven't received a single payment or update. I'm completely broke at this point since I was the only one working in my household. Does anyone know what's going on with the unemployment office? I'm desperate for this money to come through.
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Keisha Williams
Man, that sucks. I'm in the same boat š£āāļø It's been almost 3 months for me and still nothing. The system is so broken, it's ridiculous.
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Paolo Conti
ā¢3 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them? I heard sometimes that can help speed things up.
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Keisha Williams
ā¢Yeah, I've tried calling like a million times. Always busy or on hold forever. It's like they don't want us to get our money š
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Amina Diallo
ā¢Keep trying! I finally got through after weeks of calling. It's frustrating but don't give up!
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Oliver Schulz
I found a way to actually 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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Natasha Kuznetsova
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Oliver Schulz
ā¢I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Got through to an agent in about an hour.
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AstroAdventurer
ā¢20 bucks tho? That's steep when ur already broke af š
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Oliver Schulz
ā¢I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get some answers. Beats calling for weeks and getting nowhere.
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Javier Mendoza
Here's what I've learned after dealing with this mess for months: ⢠First, make sure your claim is actually processed. Sometimes they get stuck in the system. ⢠Check your online account daily for any updates or requests for additional info. ⢠If you can, try to speak with a rep. They might be able to push your claim through. ⢠Document EVERYTHING. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. ⢠Reach out to your local state representative. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. ⢠Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence pays off. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together. šŖ
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NebulaNova
ā¢Thank you so much for this detailed info! I'll definitely try reaching out to my state rep. Didn't even think of that.
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Emma Wilson
ā¢This is gold šÆ Wish I had known all this when I started my claim!
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Malik Davis
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes the emails from unemployment go there. just a thought
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Isabella Santos
ugh this system is such a joke. they expect us to live on air while they take their sweet time? š¤¬
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Ravi Gupta
ā¢Preach! š It's like they forget we have bills to pay and families to feed.
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GalacticGuru
Has anyone tried going to the unemployment office in person? I'm thinking about doing that tomorrow, tired of waiting.
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Freya Pedersen
ā¢I tried last week. Huge line, waited for hours, and they just told me to check online. Total waste of time.
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GalacticGuru
ā¢Ugh, seriously? That's so frustrating. Thanks for the heads up tho
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Omar Fawaz
Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold that way.
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Chloe Anderson
ā¢What time do they open? Might try this tomorrow
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Omar Fawaz
ā¢8am in my state. Good luck!
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Diego Vargas
Anyone else notice that the website is always "under maintenance" when you try to log in? š It's like they're actively trying to make this difficult.
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Anastasia Fedorov
Hang in there, OP. I know it's tough, but it will come through eventually. Sending good vibes your way! ā¤ļø
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NebulaNova
ā¢Thank you, I really appreciate the support. It means a lot right now.
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StarStrider
idk if this helps, but I started a side gig doing doordash while waiting for my unemployment to come thru. It's not much, but it's something to keep me afloat.
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Sean Doyle
ā¢That's smart. How's the money with that? Been thinking about trying it myself.
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StarStrider
ā¢It's hit or miss tbh. Some days are good, others not so much. But it's better than nothing š¤·āāļø
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