Hi Kailee,
Are you using Claimyr? If so it takes between 1-2 hrs for them to you and it’s another 30-50 mins on hold with Edd. It takes a while but just hold tight
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To all those having trouble reaching a human at Georgia Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/goJ2B2betto
I've been trying to reach for weeks now and it's incredibly frustrating. The hold times are absolutely ridiculous - sometimes I wait 3+ hours just to get disconnected. Has anyone had success calling at a specific time of day? I've tried early morning, lunch time, and late afternoon with no luck. Really need to get through to resolve an issue with my claim status.
I feel your pain! I've been dealing with the same issue for weeks now. What I've found works best is calling right when they open at 8 AM - you have to be persistent and redial immediately if you get a busy signal. I also heard that Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to have slightly shorter wait times compared to Mondays and Fridays. Don't give up - I know it's exhausting but eventually you'll get through. Have you tried the option if they offer it? Sometimes that's better than staying on hold for hours.
Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely try calling right at 8 AM tomorrow. I haven't tried the option yet - do you know if actually offers that? I've been manually over and over but maybe there's a better way. The Tuesday/Wednesday suggestion is really helpful too, I've been trying mostly on Mondays which might explain the extra long waits!
I've been in the same boat as everyone here - the wait times with are absolutely brutal! After weeks of frustration, I finally got through last month. Here's what worked for me: I called exactly at 8:00 AM on a Wednesday (as others mentioned, mid-week seems better), and I used the redial feature on my phone to keep trying when I got busy signals. It took about 45 minutes of redialing before I got into the queue, then another 2.5 hours on hold, but I finally spoke to someone. Also, make sure you have all your documents ready - they'll ask for your claim number, SSN, and recent work history. Don't give up, everyone! It's frustrating but persistence really does pay off.
This is really encouraging to hear! I've been struggling with the same issue and was starting to lose hope. The tip about having all documents ready beforehand is super helpful - I can imagine how frustrating it would be to wait 2.5 hours only to not have the right paperwork. Did you find that speaking to the representative was worth the wait? Were they able to resolve your issue completely, or did you have to call back multiple times? Thanks for sharing your success story - it gives the rest of us hope that persistence really does work!
I've been dealing with this nightmare for over a month now! What's worked for me is using the automated system - dial the main number (877-709-8185) and when you get the menu, press 1 for English, then 1 again for insurance, then 3 for claim issues. Sometimes they offer a option where they'll call you back instead of you waiting on hold. It's not perfect but it beats sitting by the phone for 3+ hours. Also, I've had better luck on Thursday mornings around 8:15 AM (not exactly at 8 AM when everyone else is calling). The key is persistence - I probably made 200+ calls over 3 weeks before I finally got my issue resolved. Hang in there everyone, the system is broken but you will eventually get through!
Thank you so much for the detailed breakdown of the phone system! I had no idea there was a option - I've been manually staying on hold this whole time like a fool. The tip about calling at 8:15 AM instead of exactly 8:00 AM is brilliant - makes total sense that everyone is probably hitting redial right at 8. I'm going to try your method tomorrow morning and see if I can finally get somewhere with my claim. 200+ calls sounds absolutely exhausting but knowing that persistence eventually paid off for you gives me hope. Did the system actually work reliably for you, or did you still end up having to stay on hold most of the time?
I've been struggling with the same issue for months! After reading through everyone's experiences here, I want to share what finally worked for me last week. I combined several of the strategies mentioned - I called at 8:12 AM on a Wednesday (avoiding the exact 8:00 rush), used the option that Amara mentioned (press 1, then 1, then 3), and had all my documents organized beforehand. The took about 90 minutes, but it was so much better than sitting on hold indefinitely. The representative was actually very helpful and resolved my claim issue in one call. For anyone still struggling, definitely try the system and don't call exactly at 8 AM - those few extra minutes really seem to make a difference in getting through. Keep pushing, it's worth it when you finally connect!
Tom Maxon
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Allen Smith
Normally around 1-2 hour hold after you get the callback. It’s frustrating but keep holding.
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Kailee Haynes
•Wow
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Leilani Gutierrez
Hi Kailee, Are you using Claimyr? If so it takes between 1-2 hrs for them to you and it’s another 30-50 mins on hold with Edd. It takes a while but just hold tight $5 discount for first time callers using Claimyr! https://join.claimyr.com/be256b
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Tom Maxon
Hi Kailee, are you manually in or using Claimyr for a callback?
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Kailee Haynes
•Yes everyday still not working
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Tom Maxon
•Yes as in manually dialing, or Yes as in using Claimyr?
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Tom Maxon
To all those having trouble reaching a human at Georgia Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/goJ2B2betto
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ElectricDreamer
I've been trying to reach for weeks now and it's incredibly frustrating. The hold times are absolutely ridiculous - sometimes I wait 3+ hours just to get disconnected. Has anyone had success calling at a specific time of day? I've tried early morning, lunch time, and late afternoon with no luck. Really need to get through to resolve an issue with my claim status.
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Natasha Romanova
I feel your pain! I've been dealing with the same issue for weeks now. What I've found works best is calling right when they open at 8 AM - you have to be persistent and redial immediately if you get a busy signal. I also heard that Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to have slightly shorter wait times compared to Mondays and Fridays. Don't give up - I know it's exhausting but eventually you'll get through. Have you tried the option if they offer it? Sometimes that's better than staying on hold for hours.
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AstroExplorer
•Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely try calling right at 8 AM tomorrow. I haven't tried the option yet - do you know if actually offers that? I've been manually over and over but maybe there's a better way. The Tuesday/Wednesday suggestion is really helpful too, I've been trying mostly on Mondays which might explain the extra long waits!
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Liam O'Reilly
I've been in the same boat as everyone here - the wait times with are absolutely brutal! After weeks of frustration, I finally got through last month. Here's what worked for me: I called exactly at 8:00 AM on a Wednesday (as others mentioned, mid-week seems better), and I used the redial feature on my phone to keep trying when I got busy signals. It took about 45 minutes of redialing before I got into the queue, then another 2.5 hours on hold, but I finally spoke to someone. Also, make sure you have all your documents ready - they'll ask for your claim number, SSN, and recent work history. Don't give up, everyone! It's frustrating but persistence really does pay off.
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Aliyah Debovski
•This is really encouraging to hear! I've been struggling with the same issue and was starting to lose hope. The tip about having all documents ready beforehand is super helpful - I can imagine how frustrating it would be to wait 2.5 hours only to not have the right paperwork. Did you find that speaking to the representative was worth the wait? Were they able to resolve your issue completely, or did you have to call back multiple times? Thanks for sharing your success story - it gives the rest of us hope that persistence really does work!
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Amara Okafor
I've been dealing with this nightmare for over a month now! What's worked for me is using the automated system - dial the main number (877-709-8185) and when you get the menu, press 1 for English, then 1 again for insurance, then 3 for claim issues. Sometimes they offer a option where they'll call you back instead of you waiting on hold. It's not perfect but it beats sitting by the phone for 3+ hours. Also, I've had better luck on Thursday mornings around 8:15 AM (not exactly at 8 AM when everyone else is calling). The key is persistence - I probably made 200+ calls over 3 weeks before I finally got my issue resolved. Hang in there everyone, the system is broken but you will eventually get through!
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Tyler Murphy
•Thank you so much for the detailed breakdown of the phone system! I had no idea there was a option - I've been manually staying on hold this whole time like a fool. The tip about calling at 8:15 AM instead of exactly 8:00 AM is brilliant - makes total sense that everyone is probably hitting redial right at 8. I'm going to try your method tomorrow morning and see if I can finally get somewhere with my claim. 200+ calls sounds absolutely exhausting but knowing that persistence eventually paid off for you gives me hope. Did the system actually work reliably for you, or did you still end up having to stay on hold most of the time?
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Emma Davis
I've been struggling with the same issue for months! After reading through everyone's experiences here, I want to share what finally worked for me last week. I combined several of the strategies mentioned - I called at 8:12 AM on a Wednesday (avoiding the exact 8:00 rush), used the option that Amara mentioned (press 1, then 1, then 3), and had all my documents organized beforehand. The took about 90 minutes, but it was so much better than sitting on hold indefinitely. The representative was actually very helpful and resolved my claim issue in one call. For anyone still struggling, definitely try the system and don't call exactly at 8 AM - those few extra minutes really seem to make a difference in getting through. Keep pushing, it's worth it when you finally connect!
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