ESD application stuck halfway - need agent to fix it. Any tips to reach a human?
I was filling out my unemployment application and got confused halfway through. Now my application is incomplete, and only an agent can fix it. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to get through to an agent quickly?
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Charlotte White
Ugh, been there done that. The ESD website is a nightmare! I had to call like 50 times before I got through. Keep trying, eventually you'll get lucky.
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Admin_Masters
50 times? You got off easy! I called over 100 times and still couldn't get through. This system is so broken 😤
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Matthew Sanchez
Have you guys tried calling right when they open? I heard thats the best time to get through
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Charlotte White
Tried that too. No luck. It's like playing the lottery, except the prize is just talking to a human 🙄
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Ella Thompson
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
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JacksonHarris
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Jeremiah Brown
20 bucks? Thats kinda steep for just a phone call...
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Ella Thompson
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. After weeks of trying, I was desperate enough to try anything. Worth every penny imo
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Royal_GM_Mark
How long did you have to wait once they called you back?
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Ella Thompson
Not long at all! Maybe 5 minutes? Way better than spending hours redialing
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Amelia Cartwright
Here's what I've learned from my experience: 1. Be persistent. Keep calling, even if it feels hopeless. 2. Try different times of day. Early morning or late afternoon sometimes works better. 3. Have all your info ready when you do get through. 4. Be polite to the agent, they're probably overwhelmed too. 5. If one agent can't help, politely ask to speak with a supervisor. 6. Document everything. Write down who you spoke to and when. 7. Check your online account regularly for updates. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP. We're all in the same boat. 🚣♂️
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Chris King
This is gold! 💯 Saving this for later, thanks for sharing your wisdom!
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Rachel Clark
Great advice! I'd add: use the callback feature if available. It saved me hours of hold time.
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Zachary Hughes
have u tried emailing them? sometimes that works better than calling
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Mia Alvarez
I'm in the exact same situation! Its so frustrating. I've been trying to fix my application for weeks now. The system is a joke 🤡
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Carter Holmes
Weeks? I've been stuck for over a month! Starting to feel like I'm never gonna get this sorted out 😭
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Mia Alvarez
Oh man, that sucks. Hang in there! Hopefully we'll both get through eventually
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Sophia Long
Pro tip: use social media. Tweet at the ESD account or message them on Facebook. Sometimes they respond faster there.
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Angelica Smith
Really? Never thought of that. Might give it a try, thanks!
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Logan Greenburg
Anyone else notice that the website always seems to crash right when youre in the middle of filling out a form? Its like they designed it to be as annoying as possible 🙄
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Charlotte Jones
YES! Happened to me twice. Had to start all over again. So infuriating!
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Lucas Bey
Pro tip: take screenshots as you go. That way if it crashes, you have all your info saved
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Harper Thompson
Honestly, at this point I'm considering hiring a lawyer. This is ridiculous.
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Caleb Stark
Woah, isn't that expensive? Is it worth it?
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Harper Thompson
Idk man, but I'm running out of options. Might be worth it if it actually gets results
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Jade O'Malley
Hey OP, what exactly got you confused in the application? Maybe we can help you figure it out here so you're prepared when you do get through to an agent.
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