Quick question - when you say "sporadic light work," was that self-employment or for another company? It might make a difference in how you report it.

Anyone else feel like we need a whole degree just to navigate the unemployment system? 🎓🤔

Anybody else notice that ever since they "upgraded" their system last year, everything's been even slower? Great job, govt 👍

Hey OP, congrats on the new addition to your family! Don't let this bureaucratic nonsense steal your joy. Enjoy those baby snuggles while you can! ❤️👶

lol watch them say they 'lost' your paperwork. happened to me and I had to start the whole process over again 🙃

Hang in there, OP! The waiting game sucks but your payment will come eventually. Just keep following up and don't let them forget about you!

have you tried checking your claim status online? sometimes its faster then calling

Bruh, I swear the EDD is run by clowns 🤡 Good luck getting any straight answers from them lmao

Not to be that guy, but did you check your spam folder? Sometimes important emails from EDD end up there.

Ive been dealing with edd for 3 months now. its a nightmare. solidarity, friend. we're all in this hellscape together 😭

Unpopular opinion: maybe try faxing them? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard some people have success because hardly anyone uses fax anymore so it gets attention.

guys im in the same boat.filed in december, radio silence since then. this whole situation is giving me mad anxiety. how r we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time??

have u tried checkin the online portal? sometimes they update stuff there b4 they actually contact u

Congrats on the new addition to your family! 🎉👶 Don't let the bureaucracy get you down. This time is precious, try to enjoy it despite the hassle.

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers (like the employer line) and ask to be transferred. Sometimes works like a charm 😉

yall ever think about how much time and money is wasted just trying to get basic info from a government agency? its wild

Anyone else notice that EDD's website is always down for 'scheduled maintenance' when you actually need to use it? 🙄

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open in the morning. I usually have better luck then.

lol good luck. SDI is where claims go to die. I'm convinced they just ignore us and hope we'll go away 🤡

Has anyone had luck with the SDI mobile app? I heard they launched one recently but idk if it's any good.