Employment Development Department

They can SUCK IT.

After being laid off, I filed my unemployment claim. It got accepted and everything was hunky dory. Got my first two pittance checks weeks and weeks later, but they came. Then, this week, I get a notice saying that my last claim form and its duplicate were filled out incorrectly.

This, I find interesting because I have filled out EVERY SINGLE SWINGING claim form the EXACT same way since the beginning. What could possibly be wrong now? Oh, and naturally, they do not tell you the problem. They tell you to call a number. I specifically need to call and speak to someone prior to October 13th before my payments can continue.

Day One:

I call 800 number. Listen to the 10 minute, boring ass recording that doesn't apply to me at all. Get to the menu where I'm allowed to press buttons. On hold forever and then finally told that due to the number of callers ahead of me, I have to call back. CLICK - it hangs up.

Repeat a half a dozen more times before I decide that I do have to tend to my life outside of this phone call. The kid needs to eat after all.

Day Two:

See Day One.

Day Three:

Now, after 10 minute non-educational recording, there is no menu option. It just says they are busy and it hangs up on you. No instructions on what to do now.

Oh and did I mention - this is the only Customer Service number?

I then decided to scour their stupid website to find and address that I could email. I am awaiting some kind of answer. Do not hold your breath, I'm not holding mine.

So, EDD department, you can SUCK IT. I see your grand plan. Spin me around with no answers until after October 13th and then you don't have to pay out my claim. Clever. I will get you bastards though. You just wait. I want my $5 claim check, damn it. I am coming for you.