Need help getting NYDOL to release unemployment payment - any tips to reach a human?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to get my unemployment payment released. Has anyone had any luck getting through to someone on the phone? I've been trying for days and it's so frustrating. Any tips or tricks would be really appreciated!
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Emma Thompson
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been in the same boat for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually get our money 🙄
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Malik Davis
•For real tho! Its like they purposely make it hard to reach them. So annoying
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Isabella Santos
•I swear the system is designed to frustrate us into giving up. Stay strong!
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StarStrider
I actually found a way to get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20 but honestly, it was worth every penny for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Ravi Gupta
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Freya Pedersen
•20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep when were already struggling
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StarStrider
•I get the skepticism, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know?
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Omar Hassan
•Just used it today actually. Got through in like an hour. Definitely beats calling all day myself!
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Chloe Anderson
Have you tried calling right when they open? I've heard that's the best time to get through.
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Diego Vargas
Here's what worked for me: 1. Call early in the morning, like 7:55 AM 2. Use multiple phones if you can 3. Keep redialing even if you get a busy signal 4. Be prepared with all your info ready 5. Stay polite but firm with the rep It took me a few days, but I finally got through and got my payment released. Don't give up!
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Javier Mendoza
•Thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try this tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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CosmicCruiser
•This is solid advice right here. Listen to this person, they know whats up!
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Anastasia Fedorov
Anyone else notice how the system always seems to 'crash' right when you finally get through? 🤔 I swear its not a coincidence
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Sean Doyle
•omg yes! happened to me twice last week. I was ready to throw my phone across the room 😤
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Zara Rashid
Pro tip: if you have Twitter, try reaching out to your state's DOL account. Sometimes they respond and can help escalate your case.
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Luca Romano
•This actually worked for me! Got a DM from them and they sorted it out in a couple days. Good looking out!
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Nia Jackson
Honestly, at this point I'm considering hiring a lawyer. Anyone gone that route? Is it worth it?
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NebulaNova
•I looked into it, but most lawyers want a big chunk of your backpay. Might be worth it if you're owed a lot tho
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Mateo Hernandez
•My cousin did this and it worked out for him. But yeah, lawyers ain't cheap
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Aisha Khan
yall ever think about how much money they save by making it so hard to claim? 🤡 system's rigged I tell ya
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Ethan Taylor
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes payments get released without them telling you. Worth a shot!
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Javier Mendoza
•Yeah, I've been checking obsessively lol. No luck so far but thanks for the suggestion!
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