Plot twist: maybe its time to learn Spanish 🤣🤣🤣

This happened to my cousin last month. Turns out someone had hacked his account and changed the settings. Might wanna check if there's been any suspicious activity on your account, just to be safe.

As someone who works in banking (not for the company you're dealing with), here's some advice: 1. Try early morning calls, right when they open. Less wait time. 2. Have all your documents ready - ID, proof of address, initial deposit info, etc. 3. Be patient with the rep - we're often understaffed and overworked. 4. If online opening is available, it's usually faster. 5. Consider setting up a preliminary account online, then calling to finalize details. 6. If you're having persistent issues, ask to speak with a branch manager or account specialist. 7. Keep a record of all your attempts and who you've spoken with. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Anyone else think its crazy we gotta jump through so many hoops just to give a bank our money? 🤔 The whole system needs an overhaul if you ask me.

Pro tip: if you have a complex issue, try to get it escalated to a tier 2 specialist. They have more authority to actually fix things.

Anyone else notice that the hold music is always the same? I swear I hear it in my nightmares now 😂

Has anyone had luck with the online portal? I've been trying to update my info there but keep getting error messages 😤

Quick question - does anyone know if there's a way to expedite a claim? My benefits are about to run out and I'm getting desperate.

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling the employer line and then asking to be transferred to claims. Worked for me!

guys i just got off the phone with edd and they said theres a glitch in there system affecting alot of claims filed in the last 2 months. there working on fixing it but no eta. might explain the delays

anyone else feel like were playing a game of 20 questions with these people everytime they need more info?

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they post messages there with more details about what they need. Might give you a better idea of how to respond.

Pro tip: keep a detailed log of all your calls, including dates, times, and any info you get (even if it's just 'couldn't get through'). It might help if you need to escalate your case later.

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there without actually contacting you. Might be worth a look if you haven't already.

Anyone else notice how the SDI system seems to be getting worse? I swear it wasn't this bad a few years ago. Budget cuts? Or just more people applying?

Unpopular opinion: sometimes these delays are actually due to employer errors. Make sure your employer submitted all the required info correctly. I found out my boss messed up some dates which held up my claim for weeks.

Idk if this helps, but I've had some luck reaching out to my local assembly member's office when I couldn't get through to EDD. They have special channels and can sometimes expedite things.

plot twist: what if u just pretend the first claim never happened and file the new one anyway? 🤔 jk dont do that lol

Anyone else think its weird that we have to jump through so many hoops just to access our own info? like, im not trying to hack the pentagon here, just wanna see my claim status smh

Hey OP, any luck getting this resolved? Curious to know what ended up working for you.