Just checking back - have you had any success with any of these suggestions? The constituent services email usually responds within 5-7 business days, so you should hear something soon if you emailed them.

Wow, what a journey! This thread is incredibly helpful and shows just how broken the system really is. It's absolutely ridiculous that people have to jump through so many hoops and use third-party services just to access their own benefits. The fact that Joshua had over $4,000 sitting there for a YEAR while being locked out is infuriating. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - this is exactly the kind of community support that helps people navigate these bureaucratic nightmares. Saving this thread for sure in case I or anyone I know runs into similar issues!

This is amazing news! Congratulations on finally getting approved - 4 business days is incredible compared to the months some people are waiting. I'm definitely going to try the CareerSource route. Just to clarify for anyone else reading this - did you go to the Tampa CareerSource center specifically or would any location work? Also, when you called your state rep Jennifer Canady's office, did you have to provide any specific documentation beyond your claim number and address? I've been stuck in adjudication for 7 weeks now and I'm willing to try both approaches. Thanks for sharing your success story - it gives the rest of us hope!

This is exactly what I needed to see! I've been stuck in adjudication for 6 weeks and was starting to lose hope. Reading through this whole thread has given me a clear action plan. I'm going to try the CareerSource approach first thing Monday morning, and if that doesn't work, I'll contact my state representative too. The fact that you got approved in just 4 business days after months of waiting is incredible - it really shows these alternative routes can work when the regular phone system fails us. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and following up with the results. Bookmarking this thread for sure!

I feel your frustration so much! I went through the exact same thing last month - three weeks of calling with no luck. What finally worked for me was using the redial apps on my phone (like Auto Redial for Android) starting at exactly 7:30 AM on Tuesday mornings. I set it to redial every 30 seconds while I did other things, and usually got through within 45 minutes to an hour. Also, when you do get connected, immediately ask to speak with a Tier 2 specialist about adjudication issues - the first level agents often can't access the detailed claim information you need. They'll transfer you but it saves time explaining your situation twice. One more tip: if your payments stopped suddenly after months of receiving them, there's probably a specific trigger in the system that needs manual review. Write down the exact date your last payment was processed - the agent will need that info to pull up what happened. Hang in there, you WILL get through eventually!

I actually got through last week using a combination of strategies from this thread! Called on Wednesday at 2:45 PM (like Hiroshi suggested) but used the auto redial app (thanks Mae!) and got connected in about 20 minutes. The key was asking immediately for a Tier 2 specialist when I got through - turned out I had a pending fact-finding questionnaire buried in my CONNECT inbox that I completely missed. The agent was able to complete it over the phone and my payments resumed within 48 hours. For anyone still struggling: definitely check your CONNECT inbox thoroughly, even old messages from weeks ago. Sometimes the questionnaires get mixed in with general notifications and are easy to miss. Also bring up your last payment date right away - it helps them locate the exact issue faster. Don't lose hope, the system is broken but once you reach an actual person they can usually fix things quickly!

This is exactly why I tell everyone - don't give up! I went through something similar last year where my claim was stuck for 8 weeks. Turned out to be an issue with my previous employer not responding to DEO's inquiry about my separation. The crazy part is once I finally got through to someone, they said the employer deadline had passed weeks ago and they could have released my payments immediately if I had just called sooner. The system doesn't automatically move these cases forward - you really do need human intervention. For anyone else reading this who's stuck in the same boat, Omar's success story shows it's worth trying every avenue: Claimyr, state reps, calling at opening time, etc. Don't assume waiting will fix it because it usually won't.

Just wanted to add another option that worked for me - if you're really struggling to get through by phone, try visiting your local CareerSource office in person. I know it's not convenient, but when I was stuck with weeks on hold, the staff there were able to call DEO directly while I waited and got me connected to someone who could actually help. They have dedicated lines that aren't available to the general public. It took about 2 hours of waiting at the office, but it was better than weeks of failed phone attempts. Some locations also have DEO liaisons who visit certain days of the week. Might be worth calling ahead to ask about their schedule. The system is definitely broken, but there are ways around it if you're persistent enough!

I just went through this exact same process two weeks ago! When I first got the email, I was definitely suspicious because it seemed too official and I'd never heard of RESEA before. But after reading through all these responses and doing some research, I decided to call the CareerSource office directly to verify - and yes, it's completely legitimate. My appointment was actually really helpful. The counselor was super nice and went over my work search activities, helped me polish my resume, and even gave me some job leads in my field that I hadn't found on my own. The whole thing took about an hour and felt more like a free career consultation than anything punitive. Just make sure you bring: - Your work search log (printed and organized) - A copy of your resume - Photo ID - Any questions you might have about job searching And definitely don't ignore it or try to reschedule multiple times - they're pretty strict about attendance. But honestly, once you get there, it's not scary at all. The staff really do want to help you find work. Good luck with your appointment!

I had this same exact worry when I got my RESEA email about 2 months ago! I was convinced it had to be a scam because the timing seemed random and I'd never gotten one before. But after calling CareerSource directly to verify (which I highly recommend doing if you're still unsure), I learned it's completely legitimate. The appointment ended up being way less intimidating than I expected. My counselor was really helpful - she reviewed my work search activities, gave me feedback on my resume, and even showed me some job search websites I hadn't been using. The whole thing took about 50 minutes and honestly felt like getting free career advice. Pro tip: Make sure your EmployFlorida.com profile is completely filled out before you go - they'll check that during the appointment. And bring organized copies of your work search records because they'll want to see those too. Don't stress about it too much - they're genuinely there to help you find work, not to catch you doing something wrong. Just show up prepared and on time and you'll be fine!