DETR Unpinned Amount: 6-8 Weeks Turned into Months of Waiting. Anyone Else?

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Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting for my unpinned amount for like 3 months now. It's ridiculous how long this process takes. Every time I call, they just tell me to keep waiting. It's so frustrating!

I waited about 10 weeks for mine. It's definitely longer than they say, but it did eventually come through. Just hang in there!

The unemployment system is a joke. They expect us to survive on nothing while they take their sweet time. I've been waiting 4 months and still nothing. How are we supposed to pay bills?!

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Here's what I've learned from my experience and research about getting your unpinned unemployment amount: 1. The 6-8 week timeframe is often optimistic. Many people wait 10-12 weeks or even longer. 2. If you haven't received it after 8 weeks, start calling regularly. Be persistent. 3. Document everything. Keep a log of when you call, who you speak to, and what they tell you. 4. Check your online account frequently for updates or messages. 5. If you're facing financial hardship, mention this when you call. Some states have processes to expedite payments in dire situations. 6. Consider reaching out to your local state representative or senator's office. They often have liaisons who can inquire on your behalf. 7. Join local Facebook groups or forums dedicated to unemployment issues in your state. Sometimes you can get insider tips or at least moral support. 8. If all else fails, consider filing a complaint with your state's labor department or unemployment office. Remember, the system is overwhelmed, but stay persistent. Good luck to everyone waiting!

Has anyone else noticed that the wait times seem to be getting longer? When I first applied last year, it only took about 4 weeks. Now I'm hearing horror stories of 6+ months!

Pro tip: if you can, try calling right when they open in the morning. I got through much faster that way!

Anyone else feel like theyre playing the lottery with these unpinned amounts? like, will I get my money this week? next month? never? 🎰🤡

I'm starting to think these "unpinned amounts" are just a myth. Like bigfoot or politicians who actually care about us 🙄

I'm in the same boat as many of you - was told 6-8 weeks back in July and I'm still waiting. It's now been over 12 weeks and counting. What's really frustrating is that every time I call, I get a different story. One person tells me it's "processing," another says there's a "hold" on my account, and the last person I spoke to couldn't even find any record of my unpinned amount request. The lack of consistency is maddening! I've started keeping a detailed log like @Lucy Lam suggested, and I'm seriously considering reaching out to my state rep. This whole system feels like it's held together with duct tape and prayers. Hang in there everyone - we shouldn't have to fight this hard just to get what we're owed! 😤

I've been waiting for my unpinned amount since early September - so about 6 weeks now. Reading all these stories is both comforting (knowing I'm not alone) and terrifying (realizing I might be waiting months more). What really gets me is how they give you that 6-8 week timeframe like it's gospel, but then it seems like hardly anyone actually gets their money in that window. I'm going to start calling more regularly and definitely going to try that early morning tip @Alice Fleming mentioned. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - this thread is more helpful than anything I've gotten from DETR directly! 🤦‍♀️

I'm right there with you all - been waiting since mid-August for my unpinned amount, so we're talking about 10+ weeks now. The most frustrating part is how they act like 6-8 weeks is some kind of guarantee when clearly it's just a wild guess. I've called probably 15 times and gotten 15 different explanations for the delay. Last week someone told me there was a "system glitch" affecting unpinned amounts from my time period, but who knows if that's even true? I'm definitely going to try @Lucy Lam's suggestion about contacting my state rep - at this point I'm willing to try anything. It's insane that we're all here sharing tips like we're part of some underground resistance movement just to get our own money! Stay strong everyone 💪

Just wanted to jump in and share my experience as someone who's been through this whole unpinned amount ordeal. I waited 14 weeks for mine - submitted in June and finally got it in September. The 6-8 week timeline they give you is complete BS, honestly. What finally worked for me was a combination of calling every single day at 8am sharp when they opened, documenting every conversation, and eventually filing a complaint through my state senator's office. The senator's office actually got me a response within 3 days, which is wild considering I'd been waiting months. For anyone still waiting, don't give up! Keep calling, keep documenting, and don't be afraid to escalate to your representatives. This system is broken but your money is still there waiting for you. Hang in there! 💪

I'm a newcomer to this community and this whole unpinned amount situation, but wow - reading through everyone's experiences is both helpful and absolutely infuriating! I just got the dreaded "unpinned amount" notice last week and was told the usual 6-8 weeks, but clearly that's just them buying time. Thank you all for sharing your real timelines and strategies - especially @Lucy Lam for that comprehensive list and @Fatima Al-Qasimi for proving there's hope at the end of this tunnel! I'm already starting to document everything and will definitely try the early morning calling strategy. It's ridiculous that we need a whole support group just to get our own money, but I'm grateful this community exists. Going to bookmark this thread as my survival guide! 🙏

New member here, and honestly I'm both grateful and terrified after reading everyone's experiences! I just got hit with an unpinned amount situation last week - they told me the standard 6-8 weeks line, but clearly that's just wishful thinking based on what I'm seeing here. Already started a spreadsheet to track everything thanks to @Lucy Lam's advice, and I'm mentally preparing for a much longer haul. The fact that @Fatima Al-Qasimi had success with contacting her senator's office gives me hope though! It's absolutely insane that we need to become full-time advocates just to get our own money, but at least we have each other for support and real advice. Going to start with those early morning calls and see how it goes. Thanks everyone for being so transparent about your timelines - this community is already more helpful than anything DETR has provided! 🤝