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Emily Parker

Filed EDD claim online, got confirmation but still confused. Should I call to verify?

Hey everyone, I just filed my unemployment claim online and got a confirmation, but I'm still feeling a bit confused about some parts of it. Has anyone else felt unsure after submitting their claim? I'm wondering if I should call to verify everything or if I'm just overthinking it.

Ezra Collins

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I totally get where youre coming from. After I filed, I was second-guessing myself for days! What specific parts are you unsure about? Maybe we can help clear things up.

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Emily Parker

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Thanks for responding! I'm mainly worried about the employment history section. I had a few short-term jobs last year, and I'm not sure if I listed them all correctly.

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Ezra Collins

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Ah, gotcha. The employment history can be tricky. Did you include all jobs you had in the last 18 months? Thats usually what they look at.

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Emily Parker

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I think so, but now I'm doubting myself. Maybe I should call just to be safe?

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Ezra Collins

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It might give you peace of mind. Just be prepared for a long wait time on the phone 😅

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Calling them is a nightmare, I was on hold for 3 hours last week and then got disconnected 🤬 If you do call, make sure you have plenty of free time and patience!

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Zara Perez

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Aaliyah Reed

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idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong somehow

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I get that, but for me, time is money. The stress it saved me was worth way more than $20.

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Ella Russell

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Heres my two cents: if you got a confirmation, youre probably fine. The system is designed to catch major errors. Unless you're really worried about something specific, I'd say wait for their response before calling.

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Emily Parker

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That's reassuring, thanks! I guess I'm just anxious about the whole process.

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Ella Russell

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Totally normal to feel that way. This stuff can be stressful. Hang in there!

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Mohammed Khan

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Pro tip: Take screenshots of everything! I learned this the hard way when I had to dispute something later and wished I had proof of what I submitted. Better safe than sorry!

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Gavin King

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💯 This! Screenshots have saved my butt more than once dealing with EDD.

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Nathan Kim

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Look, heres the deal with unemployment claims: 1. Always double-check your info before submitting 2. Keep a record of EVERYTHING (dates, confirmation numbers, screenshots) 3. Be patient - processing can take weeks 4. If you made a mistake, don't panic. You can usually correct it 5. Use your online account to check for updates regularly 6. If you do need to call, try early morning or late afternoon for shorter wait times 7. Remember, most small errors won't disqualify you The system is frustrating, but hang in there. If you're eligible, you'll get your benefits eventually. Don't stress too much about minor details - they're used to dealing with confused applicants.

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Emily Parker

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Wow, this is super helpful! Thanks for breaking it down like this. I feel a bit better now.

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Great advice! Wish I had this list when I first applied lol

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Lucas Turner

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anyone else feel like the whole unemployment system is designed to be confusing on purpose? 🤔

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Kai Rivera

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Omg yes! Its like they want us to mess up so they can deny claims 🙄

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Anna Stewart

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Nah, I think it's just old and underfunded. But yeah, it sure FEELS intentional sometimes!

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Layla Sanders

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Hey OP, don't sweat it too much. I was in the same boat a few months ago. Filed online, got super anxious, called like 50 times. In the end, everything was fine. Sometimes no news is good news with EDD.

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