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I'm going through the exact same thing! Applied 6 weeks ago and my status is still stuck on "pending" with absolutely no updates. It's so frustrating when you're already dealing with financial stress and then have to navigate this broken system. I've called probably 20+ times but can never get through to anyone. Reading all these comments is actually really helpful - at least I know it's not just me! I'm definitely going to try that early morning office visit strategy that @Amun-Ra Azra mentioned since it sounds like that's been the most successful approach. It's ridiculous that we have to take time off work just to get basic information about our own applications, but if that's what it takes then I guess we don't have much choice. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community support means a lot when dealing with such a stressful situation! 🙏
@Matthew Sanchez I m'so sorry you re'going through this too! I just joined this community because I m'dealing with the exact same situation - applied 4 weeks ago and still stuck in pending "limbo." It s'honestly shocking to see how many people are experiencing this right now. The fact that you ve'called 20+ times without getting through really highlights how broken their phone system is. I m'also planning to try that early morning office visit approach that @Amun-Ra Azra shared - seems like that s literally'our only option for getting real human contact at this point. It s so'messed up that we have to resort to camping out at government offices just to find out what s happening'with our own cases, but hey, desperate times call for desperate measures I guess! This community has been such a lifesaver for my sanity - knowing we re all'fighting the same battle together really helps. Hopefully we ll all'see some breakthrough soon! 💪
I'm in the exact same boat - applied 3 weeks ago and my status hasn't changed from "pending" at all! It's so stressful not knowing what's going on, especially when you really need the help. I've tried calling but like everyone else here, I can never get through. This thread has been super helpful though - reading everyone's experiences makes me feel less alone in this mess. I'm definitely going to try that early morning office visit strategy that @Amun-Ra Azra mentioned. Sounds like showing up in person when they first open might be our best shot at actually talking to someone who can give us real answers. It's crazy that we all have to become detectives just to figure out what's wrong with our applications! Thanks everyone for sharing your tips and experiences - this community support really helps when dealing with such a broken system. Fingers crossed we all get some movement on our cases soon! 🤞
Bruh, the benefits system is a total dumpster fire rn. I've been trying to get my claim sorted for MONTHS. Good luck, you're gonna need it 💀
I'm sorry you're going through this stress! The same thing happened to my neighbor last year. Here's what worked for her: she went to the local DCF office in person first thing in the morning with all her paperwork. Sometimes showing up in person gets faster results than calling. If you can't get there, definitely try the online account suggestion others mentioned - there might be a new appointment date already scheduled that you haven't seen yet. Also, document everything with screenshots in case you need to prove what happened. You've got this! 💪
Evan Kalinowski
Wow, reading through all these comments makes me feel so much less alone in this struggle! I'm currently at week 3 of waiting and was starting to panic that something was wrong with my application. @Lucas Turner that text system tip is AMAZING - I'm definitely going to try to find that number on their website tonight! And @Santiago Martinez the checklist idea is so smart, I'm going to make one right now with all my documents and dates. It's wild how we all have to become detectives just to navigate this system. Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature, or is that just as useless as the phone lines? Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're all in this together! 🤞
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Jade O'Malley
•@Evan Kalinowski Oh man, the online chat is basically non-existent from what I ve'experienced! I tried it a few times and either got stuck in an endless loop or it just said chat "unavailable 🙄" But seriously, this thread has been a lifesaver - I had no idea about the text system or keeping a document checklist either. It s'crazy that we have to crowdsource basic info about how their own system works! Week 3 is still early though, try not to stress too much easier (said than done, I know .)Keep us posted if you find that text number! We re'definitely all in this together 💪
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Dmitry Ivanov
This thread has been incredibly helpful - thank you all for sharing your experiences! I'm at week 5 of waiting and was starting to feel like I was going crazy. @Lucas Turner I'm definitely going to hunt down that text number tonight, and @Santiago Martinez the checklist idea is genius! I've been keeping all my paperwork in a messy pile but organizing it properly will probably save me so much stress when I finally get through to someone. One thing I wanted to add - I've been taking screenshots of every confirmation page and saving all the emails they've sent me (even the generic "we received your application" ones) because I've heard horror stories of people having to resubmit everything. It's probably overkill but better safe than sorry with this system! Hang in there everyone, we've got this! 🙏
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