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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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One thing that really helped me was connecting with other people in similar situations. There are actually some good networking groups for unemployed professionals in the NYC area, and many meet virtually now. It helps to talk to people who understand what you're going through instead of just family members who mean well but don't really get it. Also, if you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor for any claim issues, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to agents when the phone lines are jammed. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.
Thanks for the suggestion about networking groups, I'll look into that. And good to know about the phone service - I haven't had issues with my claim yet but it's frustrating when you can't get through to anyone.
Wait is that phone service legit? I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about an adjudication issue and keep getting disconnected.
Been there and it sucks but it does get better!! What helped me was treating job searching like a part-time job - work on it in the morning when I had the most energy, then give myself permission to do other things in the afternoon. I also kept a journal of small wins - even if it was just 'applied to 3 jobs today' or 'updated my resume.' Those little accomplishments add up and help you see progress even when you're not getting interviews yet.
I love the idea of tracking small wins. I think I've been so focused on the big goal that I'm not recognizing the progress I am making.
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i got like $380 a week when i was on unemployment last year, was making similar to you. took about 2 weeks to get my first payment but then it was pretty regular after that
Make sure you have all your employment history ready when you file - they'll ask for details about your last 18 months of work. If you worked multiple jobs or had gaps, have explanations ready. The more complete info you give upfront, the less likely your claim will get flagged for adjudication review.
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The system is SO broken honestly. I've been fighting with NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim and they keep giving me different answers every time I finally get through to someone. Good luck getting anyone on the phone without waiting hours. And don't even get me started on their website crashing all the time when you're trying to file your weekly claim.
Yeah the phone system is a nightmare. That's why people are using services like that Claimyr thing to get through. Worth it when you're dealing with claim issues.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about which type to file for, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps people actually reach unemployment agents by phone. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you want to speak to someone directly about your specific situation before filing.
Is that legitimate? I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for days and keep getting busy signals.
Yeah it's real - they basically handle the calling and waiting for you so you can actually talk to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. Way less frustrating than trying to get through yourself.
Malik Thomas
The whole NYS Department of Labor system is a joke! They make it so complicated just to get YOUR OWN MONEY that you paid into the system. Half the time their website crashes when you're trying to file your weekly claim and then they act like it's your fault when payments get delayed.
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NeonNebula
•yeah tell me about it, last week their site was down for maintenance right when i needed to file my claim
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Amina Diallo
Just to clarify for everyone - unemployment checks are really unemployment payments now since most people use direct deposit. The payment amount is based on your earnings history over the past 18 months, with a maximum weekly benefit of $504 in NY for 2025. You can receive these payments for up to 26 weeks as long as you continue to meet the job search requirements and file your weekly claims on time.
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