TWC Unemployment: 15+ Hours on Hold, No Success Filing Claim - Any Tips?

Mood. But the job market is its own special hell right now.

Why not both? Keep applying for jobs while you fight the unemployment battle. Cover all your bases.

Balancing job hunting with unemployment claims might reduce stress by providing multiple paths forward.

Yeah, I've tried that. Still no luck. It's like playing the lottery at this point.

Calling when they open doesn't work anymore. Everyone knows that trick now, so the lines are jammed from the start.

I've had better luck calling mid-afternoon. Less competition maybe?

I've also found that calling during odd hours, like right before closing, sometimes works. It's hit or miss though.

Preach! 🙌 The whole thing needs to be rebuilt from the ground up.

Agreed. But good luck getting politicians to care about fixing it until the next crisis hits.

It might take a concerted effort from citizens to push for these changes. Maybe organizing can help.

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

Yep, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration.

$20 just to talk to someone? The system is so broken we have to pay extra now? smh

I get it, but for me, it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time trying to get through.

While Claimyr might be worth it for some, others might not be able to afford it. Balancing options is key.

I tried tweeting at them. Got a generic response telling me to call the same number that never answers. 🙄

Their Facebook page is just a wasteland of angry comments. Don't bother.

Social media might work for some, but it often leads to general responses as they have limited capacity for individual queries.

Those were the days... so naive 😂

Pepperidge Farm remembers 😅

It’s a reminder to always be prepared for the unexpected!

Lol wouldn't be surprised at this point. At least AI might be more efficient 😂

New conspiracy theory just dropped 🛸

The frustration leads to wild theories, but perhaps better systems and staffing could reduce the struggle.

Thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my rep.

This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit. Super helpful!

Great tips! I'd add: check your state's unemployment website for any updates or changes to the process. They sometimes sneak in new info.

Also, staying connected with community resources can provide additional support and information.

Congrats! Any tips for the rest of us still stuck in hold hell?

Don't do that. Don't give me hope. 😭

Honestly, it was pure luck. But keep trying! Your turn will come!

Persistence pays off. Staying consistent with calling and trying different strategies can help.

Bootlicker alert! 🚨 Just because others have it worse doesn't mean we can't demand better.

I get what you're saying, but we pay into this system. We deserve better service.

Fair points. I'm just trying to find a silver lining in this mess.

It's important to appreciate what we have while striving for improvements.

Omg yes! I thought I was the only one. It's like they're trying to limit traffic on purpose.

Probably can't handle the volume. Their tech is probably from the stone age.

Perhaps an outdated system is being overrun by demand, leading to maintenance at inconvenient times.

Yup, going on 6 weeks now. It's ridiculous.

Same here. I heard they're manually reviewing a lot of claims due to fraud concerns. Could be why it's taking so long.

Mine was stuck for a month, then suddenly cleared. Hang in there!

Review processes take time, especially if there's increased scrutiny due to fraud or errors.

Wow, never thought of that. Might have to dust off my high school Spanish 😅

This actually worked for me! Used the Mandarin line and got through in 20 minutes.

This is a clever workaround, but not everyone has access to someone who speaks another language.