Okay, here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for the past 6 months: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if it seems hopeless. 2. Use the online portal for everything you can. It's slower but more reliable than calling. 3. If you must call, try early mornings or late afternoons on Wednesdays or Thursdays. 4. Have all your info ready before you call. They'll ask for your SSN, claim number, and other details. 5. Be polite to the reps. They're overwhelmed too. 6. If one rep can't help, politely ask to speak to a tier 2 specialist. 7. Document everything. Write down who you talked to and what they said. 8. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. 9. Join Facebook groups or Reddit communities for real-time updates and tips. 10. Consider contacting your local assembly member if you're really stuck. They can sometimes expedite things. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this together. 💪

Anyone else feel like they're trapped in a Kafka novel trying to deal with EDD? 📚🐛

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to get what were owed? 🤬

Has anyone had luck with faxing in their documents? I heard that can sometimes speed things up.

Anyone else notice that the payment amounts seem off sometimes? I swear they shorted me last time but I can't figure out their math 🤔

guys. i literaly just got my payment today after 2 months of waiting. keep pushing!!! dont give up!!!

Does anyone know if theres been any recent changes to the PFL system? I heard they were supposed to be improving the process but havent seen any difference

Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open in the morning. I've had better luck that way.

Here's what worked for me: 1. Call exactly at 8:01 AM when they open 2. If you get the busy signal, hang up and redial immediately 3. Keep doing this until you get into the queue 4. Once in the queue, be prepared to wait for 1-2 hours 5. Have all your info ready when you finally get through It's a pain, but persistence is key. Good luck!

lol good luck. easier to win the lotto than get thru to edd 🤡

Anybody else notice that the EDD website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

Hey OP, what was the reason for your PFL claim? I'm about to file one for bonding with my newborn and I'm scared after reading all these horror stories 😰

The whole system is a joke. They expect us to live on air while they take their sweet time processing claims. It's criminal tbh

Hey OP, when did you initially file your claim? There might be different wait times depending on when you applied.

anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? like they make it so hard on purpose so people just stop trying to get what they're owed 🤔

Hey OP, hang in there. I know it's tough but you'll get through this. Sending positive vibes your way! ❤️

Anyone else notice how the wait times seem to get longer every year? I swear it used to be easier to get answers about PFL claims...

Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a bit depending on where you live.

Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of mailing them? I heard it might be faster but idk

Im in the same boat. its been 3 months and still nothing. This is rediculous!