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Anybody else feel like they need a law degree to understand half the stuff on the DEO website? š¤ I swear it's written in another language sometimes.
For real! I've started keeping a glossary of terms just to keep track of what everything means š
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lmao same. im basically fluent in bureaucrat-ese at this point š§
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Hot take: the whole unemployment system needs a complete overhaul. It's not equipped to handle crisis situations like we've seen recently.
100% agree. The fact that so many people are struggling just to get basic help is ridiculous.
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Preach! š Maybe if enough of us complain, they'll actually do something about it.
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Has anyone tried going to the DEO office in person? I'm thinking of making the trip, but not sure if it's worth it.
I tried last month. Waited 4 hours only to be told they couldn't help me in person and I should call the hotline. Total waste of time. š¤
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Depends on your local office. Some are more helpful than others. Might be worth a shot if you're really desperate.
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yall ever think about how much money the gov is saving by making this process so difficult? š¤ bet they're laughing all the way to the bank
Bruh, that's dark. But also... kinda true? š
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Has anyone tried going to the DEO office in person? I'm thinking about making the drive, but not sure if it's worth it.
I tried last month. They're not accepting walk-ins due to COVID. Total waste of time š
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Ugh, thanks for the heads up. Saved me a trip!
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Pro tip: if you can afford it, hire an unemployment lawyer. They know all the ins and outs of the system and can often speed things up.
If we could afford lawyers, we probably wouldn't be on unemployment š
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Fair point š Just throwing it out there as an option for those who might be able to swing it.
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am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops? like we just lost are jobs and now we gotta be freakin detectives to get the help we need smh
Your not alone bro. The system is rigged against us š
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It's definitely frustrating, but try to remember the people working there are just doing their jobs. They have to verify everything to prevent fraud.
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Quick question - how long have you been waiting for this to get resolved? I'm in a similar boat and wondering what kind of timeframe I'm looking at here.
It's been about 3 weeks since they put the hold on my account. Hoping to get it sorted soon!
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3 weeks? You sweet summer child. I've been waiting 2 months for them to verify my identity. š
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Here's what worked for me: 1. Clear your browser cache and cookies 2. Try using a different browser (Firefox worked best for me) 3. Make sure your address is up to date in the system 4. Double-check that you've completed all pending tasks or questionnaires 5. If you still can't access, try resetting your password If none of that works, you might need to verify your identity again. It's a pain, but sometimes their system flags accounts for no reason. As for getting your funds, make sure your payment method is set up correctly. If you're using direct deposit, triple-check that bank info. Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any more details.
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll work through these steps today and update if it helps.
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MVP right here š Saving this for later
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anyone else feel like were living in a black mirror episode? how is it this hard to get help when you need it smh
Preach š The system is broken af
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Plot twist: the unemployment office is secretly run by sloths. That's why everything takes foreverrrrr š¦„
LOL š That actually explains a lot!
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Guys, I know it's tough, but remember the people working at the unemployment office are probably overwhelmed too. Let's try to be patient and kind when we do get through to someone.
Nice try, unemployment office worker! š jk jk, you're right tho
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Guys, I think I figured out a hack. If you call exactly at 7:59 AM when they open, you can sometimes get through before the queue fills up. Worked for me twice now!
You're the real MVP š Gonna try this tomorrow!
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I tried this and it actually worked! Only had to wait 10 minutes. Thanks for the tip!
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Anyone else feel like they're playing unemployment roulette? Some weeks I get paid no problem, other weeks it's crickets. No rhyme or reason š°
Anyone else feel like they need a degree in rocket science to navigate the DEO website? šš¤ Asking for a friend...
LOL for real tho. I swear I aged 10 years trying to figure out that site. šµ
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Rocket science might actually be easier tbh š
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Hey OP, don't forget to check if you're eligible for any of the federal extensions or additional programs. Sometimes there's extra help available that isn't super obvious on the main unemployment page.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely look into that. Any idea where I can find info on these extensions?
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Check the DEO website under "COVID-19 Resources" or "Federal Programs". They usually list any current extensions or additional benefits there. If you can't find it, give them a call (if you can get through lol).
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Idk if this helps, but I finally got my benefits after I uploaded my ID verification docs. Might be worth checking if they need anything from you.
This whole system is a joke. We need to organize and demand better treatment. Who's with me? ā
I'm in! We should start a petition or something
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Good luck with that. They don't care about us š
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Marcus Marsh
I'm in the same boat, payments on hold since December. This sucks so much. Hope you get it sorted soon, OP.
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Hailey O'Leary
Anyone else notice how these issues always seem to happen right when you need the money most? It's like they have a sixth sense for inconvenience š
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Cedric Chung
Conspiracy theory: they do it on purpose to save money š
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Talia Klein
Nah, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence.
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