No updates on UI claim for weeks - anyone else stuck in limbo?
Anyone else not getting any updates on their unemployment claim? I've been waiting for weeks and nothing has changed. It's so frustrating not knowing what's going on or when I'll get my benefits. Has anyone had any luck getting through to someone on the phone?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment claim update delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvK_CZe8_dw
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NebulaNova
Same here, buddy. I've been stuck in limbo for over a month now. No updates, no payments, nada. It's like shouting into the void 🕳️
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Mateo Hernandez
•A month? That's rough. I'm going on 6 weeks now. This system is a joke 🤡
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Aisha Khan
•Yall are lucky. Im at 3 months with no movement. Starting to think ill never see a dime 😭
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NebulaNova
•3 months?! Holy crap, that's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local rep? I've heard sometimes they can help push things along.
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Ethan Taylor
I finally found a way to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/YmVM-26U2rM
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Yuki Ito
•Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure its legit?
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Ethan Taylor
•Yeah, I was skeptical at first too. But I was desperate and gave it a shot. It actually worked for me. Got through to an agent in about 2 hours.
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Carmen Lopez
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😡
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Ethan Taylor
•I get it, it sucks to pay. But for me, it was worth it to finally get some answers and move my claim forward. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do 🤷♂️
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AstroAdventurer
Has anyone tried emailing instead of calling? I've heard some people have had luck that way.
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Andre Dupont
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been refreshing my account like a maniac every day. No change. It's like watching paint dry, except the paint never actually dries 🎨💤
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•LOL same. I think I've memorized every pixel on that stupid status page 😂
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Jamal Wilson
OK, listen up folks. I've been through this rodeo before and here's what I've learned: 1. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 2. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. 3. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. 4. If you're really stuck, reach out to your local state representative. They can sometimes expedite things. 5. Make sure all your info is up to date in the system. Any discrepancies can cause delays. 6. If you're eligible, consider applying for other assistance programs while you wait. 7. Join Facebook groups or forums specific to your state's unemployment. Sometimes you can get insider tips. Hang in there, everyone. I know it's tough, but keep pushing!
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Mei Lin
•This is gold 💯 Thanks for taking the time to write this out!
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Great advice. I'd add: if you do get through, ask for a direct number or extension for follow-ups. It can save you hours of hold time later.
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GalacticGuru
Anyone else notice that the website is always "under maintenance" when you try to log in late at night? It's like they don't want us to succeed 🙄
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Amara Nnamani
I heard they're super backlogged because of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Apparently, scammers are making it harder for legit claims to get processed quickly.
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Giovanni Mancini
•Great, so now we're paying for other people's crimes. Just perfect 🙃
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Has anyone tried the online chat feature? I've been in queue for 3 hours now. Starting to think it's a myth lol
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Dylan Cooper
•Online chat? What sorcery is this? I didn't even know that was an option!
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•Yeah, it's buried deep in the website. But don't get your hopes up, I'm still waiting 😅
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Sofia Morales
Im so fed up with this. cant pay rent, cant buy food. meanwhile these govt workers get paid to ignore us. its not fair man
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StarSailor
•I feel you. It's a messed up situation all around. Have you looked into local food banks? They might be able to help with groceries at least.
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