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Has anyone had luck getting their doctor to fill out the forms online? I heard theres a new system but idk how it works
Yeah, my doc used the online system. It's called SDI Online. Seemed to speed things up a bit, but it's still not perfect.
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lol good luck. ive been trying to get my benefits sorted for 6 months now. the whole system is a joke ๐คก
Hang in there, buddy. We're all in this leaky boat together. ๐ฃโโ๏ธ
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I swear, dealing with these systems is like playing whack-a-mole with errors. Fix one thing, another pops up. It's exhausting.
Preach! ๐ I've been dealing with this nonsense for months. It's like they don't want us to get help.
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Hey OP, any luck resolving this? I'm curious because I'm about to start my application and want to be prepared for any potential issues.
Still working on it. I'll update the post if I find a solution. Good luck with your application!
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Pro tip: If you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out on social media. Sometimes their Twitter support is surprisingly responsive.
This! I got a response within a day when I tweeted at them. Way faster than phone or email.
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Have you considered just legally changing your name back? Might be faster than waiting for SDI to get their act together ๐
Lol, at this rate it might be! ๐
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LPT: If you're really desperate, try reaching out on Twitter. I've seen some people get responses that way. Use the hashtag #EDDUpdate or #CaliforniaEDD
guys i finally got paid today after 2 months of waiting!!! there is hope!!!
Congrats! ๐ What finally worked for you?
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tbh, I'm not even sure. I just kept certifying every week and suddenly the money showed up in my account. I guess persistence pays off?
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Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds old school, but I've heard it can sometimes get processed faster that way.
What year is it, 1995? ๐ But for real, does this actually work?
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I know, right? But I swear it worked for my cousin. Worth a shot if nothing else is working!
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Ugh, I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat. This whole system is so broken. How are we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time? ๐ก
lol welcome to the club. EDD is a joke rn. Good luck getting your $$$
Not helpful, dude. OP is clearly stressed about this.
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Just keeping it real ๐คทโโ๏ธ Sugar coating won't help anyone
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Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of uploading online? I heard that sometimes works better.
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? ๐
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Lol I know it sounds old school, but I've heard it can actually be faster sometimes ๐คทโโ๏ธ
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Has anyone tried reaching out to EDD on social media? I've seen some people say they got responses that way.
I tried tweeting at them last month. They just sent me a link to the FAQ page. ๐ Useless.
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Really? I actually had some luck with Facebook messenger. Took a few days but they did help me out.
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Guys, I'm freaking out. Rent is due next week and I'm still waiting on this payment. Any ideas for explaining this to my landlord? ๐ฐ
Been there, friend. Be honest with your landlord. Some are more understanding than you'd think, especially with all the EDD issues lately.
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Check if there are any rent relief programs in your area. Might be worth looking into while you wait for EDD to get their act together.
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Bruh, I feel you. The SDI system is more broken than my ex's promises ๐ But for real, keep pushin. Document EVERYTHING. Every call, email, letter. It might help your case later.
Facts ๐ฏ I learned this the hard way. Now I got a whole folder of receipts for these clowns
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Anyone else notice how they always seem to 'lose' our documents? ๐ค Make sure you send everything certified mail or with delivery confirmation. CYA all day!
Okay, here's what I've learned after dealing with this for way too long: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if it feels hopeless. 2. Try calling at off-peak hours. Early morning or late afternoon can sometimes work. 3. Have all your info ready when you call. Claim number, SSN, employment history, etc. 4. Be polite to the rep when you finally get through. They're probably overwhelmed too. 5. If one rep can't help, politely ask to speak to a supervisor. 6. Document everything. Write down who you talked to and when. 7. Check your online account regularly for updates. 8. Consider reaching out to your local representative if you're really stuck. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together!
This is gold! ๐ฏ Thanks for taking the time to write it all out.
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Great advice. Wish I had known all this when I first started dealing with unemployment.
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Anyone else notice that the system seems to be worse since they "upgraded" it last month? ๐ค
OMG yes! I thought it was just me. It's like they took a broken system and made it even more broken.
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Classic government efficiency at work ๐
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Diez Ellis
Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes publicly calling them out on Twitter or Facebook can get their attention. Just be polite about it.
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Vanessa Figueroa
This actually worked for me! I tweeted at them and got a response within a day. Worth a shot!
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Abby Marshall
Careful with this tho. Don't share any personal info publicly!
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Sadie Benitez
plot twist: what if they lost all our documents and are too embarrassed to admit it? ๐ค๐คก
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Drew Hathaway
Lol wouldn't surprise me at this point
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Laila Prince
๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ I'm dying. But also crying because it might be true
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