And still waiting...ugh

I'm sorry you are feeling stressed. I hope it comes soon.

At least they said it was on its way, so hopefully soon.

As a general comment about banks, some don't show Friday activity until Monday. One of mine doesn't do so until Tuesday.

That doesn't help when you need to confirm a deposit and use it.

Good luck.

Thanks guys. Was able to check unemployment site and it says its processing. IDES said 2 to 3 days but other pages say 5 to 10. I know they are flooded with claims so I have to be patient.

SamKaren Your resident dj

Sorry you're having to wait. Here in Ky they are back-logged from March still. They hired I think 1000 people to help with the claims and tried to fix the aging computer system over the past few weeks. I feel bad for those people still waiting.

OMG - we're in FL and hardly anybody is getting through or approved, let alone paid. It a giant cluster**** here! People who totally qualify and are getting desperate have been waiting since March with no word and nothing but runarounds. My husband and I have both been mysteriously deemed ineligible, and even though we've been instructed to try again, it's impossible to get through to the website or by phone.

And then I see a Senator today quoted as saying any more money for out-of-work people will be over his dead body, because then they won't want to get back to work!

>And then I see a Senator today quoted as saying any more money for out-of-work people will be over his dead body,

I'm totally OK with that.

Bob - just curious why you’re ok with no more money for unemployed people? Millions of people are out of work and will not be able to put a roof over their head and feed their families. And if I understand your comment, you are OK with that?

I think Bob means he is okay with the dead body part. At least I hope so. :)

Ah understood. Thanks

kadefol is correct. By his words that Senator has told us he distrusts and disdains the working people of America who have become unemployed during this ongoing crisis. If indeed the only way for further help for the unemployed to be forthcoming, as his rabid polemic suggests, is for him to pass away, I would not mourn such an outcome.

Ya, its it's a cluster ***** here in PA also. People can't even get on the web site or through on the phones to apply because it is so over loaded. It doesn't help that the states system is old and out dated. Some people have been without any income for 7 weeks. Several hours of waiting in long lines to get food from the food bank.

Last week our local public radio station had a call-in show about it, and there was one woman, a widow with 4 kids, who was feeling suicidal...

We had on elected official from Washington county who a lady called. Her and her kids were eating dog food. I wouldn't of believed it myself, but he was talking about it on the radio. He got her help.

A widow with four kids should be receiving social security for each of them if they are under 18. If they are adults I feel sorry for her.

The widow was suicidal, Carolb didnt state she had no money. I've read of several people committing suicide over this mess.

I was listening to Cuomo speak today and his aide wanted to remind people that by every Saturday night, they had to go into their accounts and hit some sort of 'verify' button, that in essence states one is still unemployed. Otherwise, one's status shows only 'pending.' Of course, this is for the state of NY, but I'm sure other states have similar rules. Hth.

I got letter yesterday saying my 2 weeks I certified for were denied. Something about my deductions being off. Of course trying to talk to a human being is impossible. I'm going to keep certifying hoping something changes.

I'm trying to stay positive but it's so depressing. Everyone tells me I will get it and not to worry.

Only positive thing for me is I have my cat to hug and I've lost 7 pounds from stressing.

SamKaren Your resident dj

So sorry! And you're certainly not alone. It's driving me crazy how local news was reporting today on how many claims have been processed and how many deemed ineligible without ever questioning WHY such a huge number have not qualified - many times more than those who did. Really? Are that many people trying to commit fraud?

If someone is out of work, they're unemployed, and they need help!

P.S. I believe the widow had no money left, because she lost her job back in March. Our state is outrageously stingy and many jobs pay poverty wages here. It's a 'right to work' state.

I’m so sorry Samkaren. That really stinks. I have several family members in the same situation and the states just can’t get their act together to handle the surge of applications. I feel like the extra $600/week promised by the Feds is just a pipe dream.

I am so sorry you are going through this. When I pay my taxes, I do it with a grateful heart for a well functioning government.

Thanks everyone. I got several people trying to help sort this mess out. Waiting on call from our HR dept to see if they can help.

I know I'm not the only one this is happening to but it sure feels like it.

SamKaren Your resident dj

I know of 2 people here in VA that could be working but they are choosing not to because they are getting unemployment. I know one of them might not have a job, if and when he decides to come back to work, the other I am not sure about. Hope he faces the same dilemma for taking advantage of the system.

Local news just reported our state has earned millions in interest on the state's unemployment fund - which is something like 4 billion$ - more than enough to help everyone out, along with the federal money Congress appropriated that the state has managed to keep out of reach for almost everyone 😡

And nobody seems to be addressing the lack of childcare - which is why many people cannot go back to work! Who will look after their kids?

Congratulations, it's good you hung in there and kept trying. I hope you find the unemployment helpful during these rough times. We have a nephew who has been working about every other week (heavy equip operator, hwy construction). New home and new baby so the unemployment is helping out (although wife on paid maternity leave)

Thanks Morz I have been doing happy dance. This will go a long way for food and rent

I hope everyone else who is waiting gets theirs and joins me in happy dance

SamKaren Your resident dj