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This entire thread perfectly captures the nightmare that is Florida's unemployment system right now. I'm currently in week 7 of waiting with an "approved" status but zero payments, and reading everyone's experiences has been both validating and absolutely maddening. The pattern is so clear - we're all approved, we all got our Way2Go cards, but then we're stuck in some invisible processing hell with employer verification issues that don't show up anywhere in CONNECT. It's criminal that DEO can have problems affecting our claims that we literally cannot see or address. I tried Claimyr last week after reading Savannah's success story and FINALLY got through to an agent. Just like so many others here, there was a hidden employer verification request that my former company never responded to. The agent escalated it and said I should see movement within 5-7 business days. Fingers crossed! What really gets me is how we've all had to become detective/advocates for our own cases. We shouldn't need third-party services, community forums, and congressional intervention just to get basic information about our claims. The fact that this thread exists and is helping so many people shows how fundamentally broken DEO's communication system is. For anyone just finding this thread - document everything, try Claimyr, and don't give up. We're all in this together and sharing information here is literally saving people's financial lives.
Noah, thank you for sharing your experience and I'm so glad you got through to someone with Claimyr! Week 7 is incredibly long to wait, but it sounds like you're finally getting some movement on your case. The fact that you also had a hidden employer verification issue just confirms what we're all seeing - this is clearly a widespread systemic problem with DEO's process. Your point about us having to become detective/advocates is spot on. It's absolutely ridiculous that we need to rely on third-party services, community forums, and even legislative intervention just to access basic information about our own claims. The fact that these employer verification requests are completely invisible to claimants is a fundamental flaw in the system. I hope you see those payments hit your Way2Go card soon! Please keep us posted on the timeline - it'll help others who are still waiting to know what to expect. The 5-7 business day timeframe gives me hope for my own situation. This thread really has become a lifeline for so many people. It's incredible how much more useful information and actual solutions we're finding here compared to any official DEO resource. We shouldn't have to crowdsource solutions to government agency failures, but here we are helping each other survive this broken system.
I'm currently in week 2 of this exact same nightmare - "approved" status, Way2Go card received, but absolutely zero payments! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both incredibly helpful and completely infuriating. It's clear this isn't just bad luck for individuals but a massive systemic failure with DEO's employer verification process. The fact that so many of us have identical situations with hidden adjudication issues that don't show up anywhere in CONNECT is absolutely unacceptable. How are we supposed to resolve problems we can't even see? It's like being penalized for a rule violation that was never explained to us. Based on all the success stories here, I'm definitely going to try Claimyr this week. It's ridiculous that we have to pay a third-party service just to communicate with our own state agency, but if it works like it did for Savannah, Noah, and others, it'll be worth every penny. My former employer has been pretty unresponsive to other requests lately, so the employer non-response issue makes perfect sense for my situation too. I've started documenting everything religiously after reading this thread - daily CONNECT screenshots, call attempt logs, email records. We shouldn't have to become our own case managers, but this broken system is forcing us to protect ourselves. Thank you to everyone sharing their stories and updates. This community is providing more actionable help than months of trying to navigate DEO's useless official channels. I'll definitely post an update once I get through to an agent!
Liam, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this too, but you're definitely in the right place for getting real help! Week 2 means you're catching this early compared to some of us who waited much longer before finding these resources. The pattern you've identified is exactly right - this is clearly a massive systemic issue with DEO's employer verification process affecting thousands of people. Your plan to try Claimyr is smart based on all the success stories in this thread. When you call, make sure to ask the agent specifically to check for "employer separation verification requests" that might not be visible in your CONNECT account - that seems to be the magic phrase that uncovers these hidden issues. Also mention that your former employer has been unresponsive to other requests, as that context might help them expedite the process. The documentation approach is absolutely essential - I wish I had started that from day one! It's ridiculous that we have to become our own advocates and case managers, but this broken system leaves us no choice. At least by starting early, you'll have a solid paper trail if you need to escalate to legislative assistance later. Keep us posted on how your Claimyr call goes - your experience will definitely help others who are just discovering this community. We're all in this together and sharing information here is literally helping people survive financially while DEO fails to do their basic job!
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - I know exactly how frustrating and scary it is! I went through the exact same thing about 6 weeks ago when my benefits just stopped with no explanation. The constant hangups made me feel like I was going crazy. What finally worked for me was a combination approach: I used the Claimyr service (which is legitimate - took about 2 hours to get through) AND I emailed my state senator's office through their website. The senator's staff actually got back to me within 2 days and had someone from DEO call me directly within a week. Turns out there was a "system flag" on my account that wasn't showing up anywhere in CONNECT - apparently this has been happening to tons of people lately due to some backend system changes they're not telling anyone about. In the meantime, document EVERYTHING - screenshot your CONNECT account showing no pending issues, keep a log of all your call attempts with times/dates. If you end up needing to escalate further, having that documentation really helps. Also, check if your local library has computers you can use to access CONNECT if you need to - sometimes the website works better on different devices/networks. I know how overwhelming this feels when bills are due, but don't give up. You WILL get through to someone eventually and get this sorted out!
This is exactly the kind of detailed, helpful information I needed to see! Thank you for sharing your experience - it gives me so much hope to hear from someone who actually got through this nightmare successfully. The fact that there was a "system flag" that wasn't visible in CONNECT explains so much about why this seems to be happening to so many people lately. I'm definitely going to try both approaches you mentioned - the Claimyr service and contacting my state senator's office. Two hours with Claimyr sounds totally reasonable compared to the weeks I've been trying on my own with no success. I really appreciate the tip about documenting everything too - I've been so stressed I wasn't thinking clearly about keeping records, but you're absolutely right that could be crucial if I need to escalate. The library computer idea is smart too since I've been having some weird glitches with the CONNECT site on my phone. Thank you for taking the time to share all these details - knowing there's light at the end of this tunnel is exactly what I needed to hear right now!
I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now and it's absolutely infuriating! Been trying to reach DEO for over a week about my claim that suddenly went into "pending" status with zero explanation. The constant hangups feel like psychological torture at this point. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful though - I had no idea there were so many alternative approaches. I'm definitely going to try that Tallahassee direct line (850-245-7105) tomorrow morning and look into the Claimyr service. The fact that multiple people have confirmed it's legitimate makes me feel better about trying it. What really gets me is how they can just stop people's benefits without any notification or clear path to resolution. It's like they're banking on us giving up out of frustration. The stress of bills piling up while you can't even talk to a human being is unreal. Thank you to everyone sharing their success stories and tips - it gives me hope that there actually are ways through this broken system. I'll definitely post an update once I try some of these methods. Solidarity to everyone else going through this nightmare right now!
I'm so sorry you're going through this too - the "pending" status with no explanation is the absolute worst! I'm actually new to this community but found this thread while desperately searching for solutions to the exact same problem. My benefits stopped three days ago and I've been getting those infuriating automatic hangups every single time I call. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both comforting (knowing I'm not alone) and really educational about different approaches I hadn't considered. I'm planning to try that Tallahassee number first thing tomorrow too, and the Claimyr service sounds like it might be worth the fee if it actually gets results. The psychological torture aspect you mentioned is so real - it feels like they're deliberately making it impossible to get help! Thank you for sharing your frustration because it validates what I'm feeling right now. Please keep us posted on what works for you - I'll do the same. We'll get through this broken system somehow!
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I'm currently in week 5 of adjudication and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! My situation mirrors so many others here - laid off due to company downsizing, employer contested the claim, and complete radio silence from DEO despite daily attempts to call. The stress of not knowing what's happening while bills pile up is just overwhelming. After reading all the positive experiences with Claimyr throughout this thread, I'm convinced it's worth trying. It's infuriating that we have to pay a third-party service to access basic information about our own cases, but the alternative seems to be waiting indefinitely with zero communication. The regular DEO phone system is completely broken - I've literally never gotten through to a human being despite trying for weeks. What really strikes me reading everyone's stories is how similar our situations are - legitimate layoffs being contested, employers using this as a delay tactic, and DEO's complete lack of transparency about what they actually need from us. It shouldn't take a paid service to find out that they're missing documentation they never told us about! Thank you to everyone sharing their experiences and updates, especially those who've had success with Claimyr. It gives the rest of us hope that there might actually be a way through this nightmare. I'll definitely update once I try the service myself - we're all stronger when we support each other through this broken system!
I'm in week 3 of adjudication myself and your post really resonates with me! It's both comforting and infuriating to see how many of us are dealing with the exact same pattern - legitimate layoffs, employer contests, and complete silence from DEO. The fact that this is happening to so many people shows just how systematically broken this system really is. I've been hesitant about trying Claimyr because I hate the idea of paying for something that should be a basic right - getting information about our own cases! But after reading all these success stories, I think I need to bite the bullet and try it this week. The $20 fee stings when money is already tight, but weeks of additional waiting and stress would cost me so much more. What really gets to me is how employers seem to know they can contest legitimate layoffs just to create delays and discourage people from pursuing their rightful benefits. It feels like the whole system is designed to wear us down until we give up. But threads like this prove we're not giving up - we're sharing information and supporting each other through it! Please keep us posted on how Claimyr works for you. This community has become such a lifeline for navigating this nightmare together!
I'm in week 4 of adjudication and this thread has been such a relief to find! My employer contested my claim after I was laid off due to "workforce reduction," even though I have all the documentation showing it was a legitimate layoff. Like everyone else here, I've been completely unable to get through to DEO on the phone - just endless busy signals and disconnects. Reading about everyone's success with Claimyr has convinced me to try it tomorrow. It's absolutely insane that we have to pay a third-party service just to get basic information about our own unemployment cases, but at this point I'm desperate for any real answers about what's causing the delay. The financial stress is really getting to me, especially when I don't even know if there's something specific they need from me that they never bothered to communicate. Thank you to everyone who's shared their experiences and tips here - it's so helpful to know we're not alone in dealing with this broken system. The fact that so many of us have the exact same story (legitimate layoff + employer contest + zero communication from DEO) really shows how systemic these problems are. I'll definitely update once I try Claimyr and hopefully get some actual answers about my case!
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I'm in almost the exact same boat! My adjudication status disappeared 2 days ago after being stuck for 6 weeks following a restaurant closure. I've been checking obsessively too - the anxiety is killing me when you're down to your last few dollars. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me so much hope though! It sounds like most people are seeing payments within 2-5 days after that adjudication message disappears. I'm going to take @Fiona Gallagher's advice and stop checking constantly - maybe just morning and evening. @Mateo Hernandez - I really hope your payments come through before rent is due! The timing stress is the worst part. Have you tried looking at the "Payment History" section that people mentioned? I just found it in my account and it shows more detailed status info than the main page. Fingers crossed we're both almost through this nightmare! The community support in this thread has been amazing.
@Romeo Quest I m'so glad this thread is helping you too! It s'amazing how much better it feels knowing we re'not alone in this mess. I just checked the Payment History section you mentioned and wow, there s'so much more detail there than the main status page. Still showing pending "for" all my weeks but at least I can see they re'all in the system. Really hoping we both see some movement in the next day or two - this whole process has been such an emotional rollercoaster! Thanks for sharing your timeline, it gives me hope that 6-7 weeks might actually be the end point for most people.
I went through this exact same situation about 3 months ago! My adjudication status disappeared on a Monday morning and I was in complete panic mode because I had rent due that Friday. The good news is that my payments showed up Wednesday evening - got all 8 weeks of backpay deposited at once which was such a huge relief. A few tips that helped me during those final few days of waiting: - Check the "Weekly Benefit Details" section around 8am each day - that's when overnight processing updates usually appear - Look for any change in payment status from "pending" to "processed" - Don't panic if it takes the full 5 business days, the system can be slow even after adjudication clears Since you're cutting it close with rent, definitely reach out to your landlord ASAP to explain the situation. Most are understanding about unemployment delays right now. Also call 211 for emergency rental assistance - many counties have programs specifically for people waiting on delayed unemployment benefits. The disappearing adjudication message is definitely a good sign based on what I've seen. You're so close to the finish line! Keep claiming your weekly benefits and try not to refresh the account constantly (easier said than done, I know). Hang in there!
@The Boss Thank you so much for sharing your timeline and all those helpful tips! It s'incredibly reassuring to hear from someone who went through this exact situation with rent due during the final waiting period. Wednesday evening would be perfect timing for me - that gives me just enough cushion before rent is due next week. I m'definitely going to start checking that Weekly "Benefit Details section" at 8am like you suggested instead of randomly throughout the day. And you re'absolutely right about reaching out to my landlord proactively - I ve'been putting it off because I m'embarrassed, but it s'better to communicate early than scramble at the last minute. Really appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed advice during what I know is a super stressful situation for everyone going through it!
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I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Just went through the entire ID.me verification process yesterday (what a nightmare that was) and now I'm completely stuck at this authenticator step. No QR code shows up anywhere - just a page asking for a code that I have no way to generate. I've tried everything suggested here - different browsers, clearing cache, incognito mode, reinstalling Google Authenticator multiple times - absolutely nothing works. It's so frustrating because I can see my account is verified through ID.me but I just can't get past this final step. Reading through all the responses here has been such a relief though - knowing this "partial verification state" is a real system bug and not something I'm doing wrong. The fact that multiple people got it resolved by reaching a DEO agent gives me hope. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow morning since the regular DEO phone line has been completely useless. I've called probably 40+ times over the past three days and either get a busy signal immediately or get disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. Thanks to Miguel and everyone else for sharing your experiences and the solution - this thread is going to save me so much time and stress! Will update once I hopefully get through to an agent.
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•I'm in the exact same situation! Just finished my ID.me verification yesterday and I'm stuck at this authenticator step with no QR code appearing. It's so frustrating because you think you're finally done with the verification nightmare and then hit this wall. I've been reading through this entire thread and it's been incredibly helpful to understand what's actually happening. The "partial verification state" explanation makes perfect sense - I was starting to think my account was permanently broken or that I missed some crucial step during ID.me. Like you, I've tried every browser trick imaginable and called the DEO line countless times only to get disconnected. Based on everyone's success stories here, I'm definitely going to try Claimyr first thing tomorrow morning too. Thanks for documenting your experience Owen - it helps to know we're all dealing with the same system bug. Hopefully we can both get this resolved quickly like Miguel did!
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Chloe Martin
I'm going through this exact same issue right now! Just completed my ID.me verification three days ago and I'm completely stuck at the authenticator step - no QR code appears anywhere, just keeps asking for a code I can't generate. I've tried everything mentioned in this thread - different browsers, clearing cache, incognito mode, reinstalling Google Authenticator multiple times - nothing works at all. The regular DEO phone line has been absolutely useless too - called over 60 times and either get busy signals or disconnected after hours on hold. This thread has been such a lifesaver though! Reading about the "partial verification state" bug explains exactly what's happening. It's so frustrating that this is affecting so many people but there's no clear information about it on the DEO website. Based on all the success stories here, I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow morning. The fact that Miguel, Zainab, and others all got this resolved quickly by reaching an actual DEO agent gives me hope that there's finally a solution. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and documenting the fix - this community is incredible when DEO's systems are completely broken! Will update once I hopefully get through to an agent and get my 2FA reset.
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