2 months, no unemployment benefits. CDLE ghosting me. Anyone else?
Has anyone else been waiting forever for their unemployment benefits? It's been 2 months and I still haven't heard anything. This is getting ridiculous. I'm starting to worry about how I'm gonna pay my bills. Anyone else in the same boat or know what's going on with the unemployment office?
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Ayla Kumar
Ugh, I feel you. I've been waiting for almost 3 months now. It's like they've completely forgotten about us. Have you tried calling them? I've been trying to get through but it's always busy.
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Clay blendedgen
I've tried calling so many times, but I can never get through. It's so frustrating. How are we supposed to survive like this?
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Lorenzo McCormick
Same here. I've been calling every day for weeks. It's like they don't even want to help us. 🤬
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Carmella Popescu
Pro tip: call right when they open. I managed to get through once doing that, but then they just told me to keep waiting. 🙄
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Kai Santiago
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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Lim Wong
Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? $20 is a lot when you're already broke from waiting on unemployment.
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Kai Santiago
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Got through in about 2 hours instead of days of trying to call myself. Worth it if you're desperate.
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Dananyl Lear
Has anyone else tried this? Kinda worried it might be a scam...
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Kai Santiago
Not a scam, just a service. They don't ask for any personal info, just your phone number to forward the call. But yeah, I get the skepticism.
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Noah huntAce420
This is absolutely unacceptable. We need to start contacting our representatives and demanding action. The unemployment office is clearly understaffed and overwhelmed, but that's no excuse for leaving people hanging for months!
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Ana Rusula
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there without sending notifications. Also, make sure you're still certifying every week even if you haven't been approved yet.
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Clay blendedgen
Yeah, I've been checking obsessively and certifying every week. Still nothing. It's like shouting into the void at this point.
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Fidel Carson
I hate to be that guy, but have you considered looking for temp work while you wait? I know it sucks, but at least it's some income. Gig economy jobs saved my butt while I was waiting on my claim.
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Isaiah Sanders
Not everyone can just pick up gig work. Some of us have health issues or other constraints. The system should work for everyone, not just those who can hustle on the side.
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Fidel Carson
Fair point. I didn't mean to imply it was easy for everyone. Just trying to suggest alternatives. The system is definitely broken.
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Xan Dae
Here's what I've learned after dealing with unemployment for way too long: 1. Keep certifying every week, even if you haven't been approved. 2. Check your online account daily for updates. 3. If you can, try calling right when they open or just before they close. 4. Consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They sometimes can help push things along. 5. Document everything. Keep a log of when you certify, call, or take any action related to your claim. 6. Join local Facebook groups or subreddits about unemployment in your state. Sometimes you can get insider tips. 7. If you're really desperate, consider using a paid service to get through on the phone, but be cautious and do your research. 8. Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence usually pays off eventually. Hang in there, everyone. This system is a mess, but we're all in this together. 💪
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Fiona Gallagher
This is gold 💯 Thanks for taking the time to write all this out!
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Thais Soares
Great advice. Wish I had known all this when I first filed. Took me 4 months to get my first payment. ðŸ˜
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Nalani Liu
The fact that we need a guide like this just shows how broken the system is. It shouldn't be this hard to get help when we need it.
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Axel Bourke
lol remember when they said the economy was recovering? what a joke 🤡
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Aidan Percy
Fr tho 😂 We're all out here struggling while they're talking about economic growth. Make it make sense!
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Fernanda Marquez
Has anyone tried contacting their state representative? I've heard sometimes they can help speed things up.
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Norman Fraser
Im in the exact same situation. its been 10 weeks for me and i havent herd anything. this is rediculous. how are we supposed to survive????
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Kendrick Webb
10 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them?
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Norman Fraser
ive tried calling everyday for the past month. cant get thru to anyone. its like there not even trying to help us
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