Ugh, this brings back memories. I was in your shoes last year. It took me 6 weeks to get my first payment. Hang in there, it'll come eventually!

Plot twist: what if they've already sent the payment but it got lost in the mail? 🤔 Might be worth checking with your local post office too!

guys i just saw on twitter that theyre implementing a new system next month. maybe thatll help speed things up?

Have you considered reaching out to a local non-profit that specializes in family leave issues? They might have some insider knowledge or connections that could help.

Pro tip: If you can't get through on the phone, try faxing your inquiry. Old school, I know, but sometimes it works when nothing else does. 📠

Anyone else notice that SDI seems to be slower lately? I wonder if they're short-staffed or if there's been a policy change we don't know about. 🤔

idk man, the whole system is a joke. I've been waiting 2 months and still nothing. Starting to think ill never see that money 🤡

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out via social media. Sometimes their Twitter support is more responsive.

pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling right when they open or like 30 mins b4 they close. sometimes works for me

Is anyone else sick of how complicated they make this process? Like, we're already dealing with pregnancy and now we gotta jump through all these hoops? 🤰😤

Anyone know if this applies to adoptive parents too? Asking for a friend

Just went thru this last month. Heres what worked for me: 1. Gathered all my docs 2. Wrote a letter explaining the delay 3. Called 50 times till I got thru 4. Cried a little (jk... maybe) 5. Finally got approved! Dont give up!

Anyone else feel like they need a degree in computer science just to navigate the unemployment website? It's like they designed it to be as confusing as possible. 🤔💻

I swear, dealing with this system is aging me faster than my actual job did. Pretty soon I'll be eligible for retirement benefits instead of unemployment! 👴👵

I'm in the same situation with my PFL claim. Filed 6 weeks ago and radio silence since then. This whole process is so frustrating!

Anyone know if there's been any recent changes to the PFL process? I swear it wasn't this bad a couple years ago when I last filed.

lol welcome to the wonderful world of PFL 🎪🤡 where the rules are made up and the timelines don't matter! But seriously, hang in there. The system sucks but you'll get your money eventually.

Have you reached out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with PFL claims. It's worth a shot if you're not getting anywhere on your own.

Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of uploading online? I've heard it can sometimes be faster.

Just a heads up, there's been a glitch in the EDD system affecting some PFL claims. They're supposedly working on fixing it, but who knows how long that'll take. Might explain some of the delays people are experiencing.