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Anyone else feel like we need a support group for dealing with NY unemployment? š This process is more stressful than being unemployed!
LOL for real tho. NY Unemployment Survivors Anonymous š¤£
Not yet š But I'm gonna try that claimyr.com thing tomorrow if nothing changes. Fingers crossed! š¤
Have you tried using their online portal? Sometimes you can resolve issues without actually talking to anyone.
Online portal is a joke. Half the time it doesn't even work š
It's a hit or miss, but worth trying for simpler issues.
I feel your pain, OP. Been there, done that. It's like trying to win the lottery just to talk to a human being. Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works for me.
Good advice, but don't forget to be persistent. It might take multiple tries.
Here's what you need to do: 1. Call them ASAP (like, today) 2. Have your claim number ready 3. Tell them your travel dates 4. Ask if there's any paperwork you need to fill out 5. Get the name of the person you talked to 6. Follow up with an email summarizing the call if possible Good luck and have a great trip!
Great advice! I'd add: make sure to ask about any restrictions on accessing your benefits while abroad. Some states have weird rules about that.
Has anyone else noticed that the unemployment system seems designed to be as confusing and frustrating as possible? It's like they're trying to discourage people from claiming benefits they're entitled to. š¤¬
Conspiracy theory: maybe that's exactly what they want š
It often feels like a test of patience for sure, but documenting everything and following up can be really helpful too.
Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails from unemployment end up there. They might have sent instructions or a special link to certify.
Plot twist: the unemployment office is actually run by a bunch of cats walking across keyboards. Would explain a lot tbh š¹
LOL that actually makes more sense than whatever's going on now š±āš»
Meow meow *system error* meow š
Abigail Spencer
Hey OP, don't forget to factor in any accrued vacation time payout. That can affect your claim too. Learned that one the hard way...
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Logan Chiang
Pro tip: Set a reminder on your phone for the weekly certification. Miss one week and you're in for a world of hurt trying to backdate claims. Trust me on this one!
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Isla Fischer
ā¢This! šÆ I missed one week and it was a nightmare to fix. Sunday morning certifications are my new religion now lol
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