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This thread is absolutely incredible! As someone who just went through a very similar experience (landed a job after 6 months of searching and was completely lost about EDD procedures), I can't thank everyone enough for sharing their knowledge and experiences. The advice about continuing to certify while reporting employment accurately, the clarification about gross vs. net earnings, and especially learning that claims stay active for the full benefit year - all of this information has been invaluable. It's so refreshing to see a community come together to help each other navigate these complex government processes. Mateo, congratulations on your retail management position and thanks for asking the question that sparked this amazing discussion! Your follow-up confirming that everything worked smoothly gives the rest of us so much confidence. This is exactly the kind of real-world guidance that makes all the difference when dealing with unemployment benefits.
I completely agree, Nia! This thread has been such an amazing resource. I'm actually new to this community and stumbled across this post while frantically searching for guidance on my own EDD situation. I just got hired for my first job after college and had no idea how to properly transition off unemployment benefits. Reading through everyone's experiences - from Carmen's expert breakdown to Mateo's successful update to all the practical tips about gross earnings and keeping documentation - has been incredibly reassuring. It's amazing to see so many people who've successfully navigated this process and are willing to share their knowledge to help others. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this discussion! As someone just starting out in the workforce, this kind of community support makes dealing with bureaucratic processes so much less intimidating.
Welcome to the community, Maya! It's so great to see how this discussion has helped so many people who were in similar situations. Starting your first job after college while navigating unemployment benefits can definitely feel overwhelming, but you're absolutely doing the right thing by seeking out guidance from people who've been through it. This thread really shows the power of community knowledge - Carmen's expertise combined with everyone's real experiences creates such a comprehensive guide. The fact that you found this post while searching shows you're being proactive about handling everything correctly, which is exactly the right approach. Best of luck with your new job! You've got all the information you need to transition off benefits properly, and this community will be here if you have any other questions along the way.
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I'm really glad I found this thread! I'm currently going through my first EDD claim after being laid off from my tech job three weeks ago, and I have my eligibility interview scheduled for next Tuesday. Reading about everyone's experiences with the temporary "disqualified" status has been so helpful - I would have definitely panicked if I saw that appear right after my call without knowing this was normal. @Zoey Bianchi thanks for sharing your experience and the update! It's such a relief to see it worked out. @Cassandra Moon your insider perspective on how the interviewer vs. claims processor roles work is really valuable to understand. And @Amelia Martinez you're so right about EDD needing better communication - a simple "under review" message would save so much stress. I'm bookmarking this thread to refer back to after my interview. It's amazing how much real-world knowledge this community has compared to EDD's official resources. Fingers crossed my experience goes as smoothly as yours did!
Best of luck with your interview next Tuesday! Having this knowledge beforehand is such an advantage - you'll be mentally prepared if you see that temporary status change. One tip from reading through everyone's experiences: it sounds like being very clear and specific about your layoff details during the interview helps avoid any confusion that might delay processing. Make sure you have your exact termination date and any documentation about the layoff ready to reference if needed. This community really is a goldmine of practical advice that you just can't get from EDD's official channels. Hope your claim goes smoothly!
This entire thread is such a perfect example of why community knowledge is so valuable when dealing with EDD! I went through something similar last year - had my interview on a Thursday afternoon, checked my portal Friday morning and saw "disqualified" status. I was absolutely devastated because I thought I had answered everything correctly about my layoff. Like many others here, it resolved itself within 4 days and switched to paid without me doing anything. But those 4 days were pure anxiety! What I learned from that experience is that EDD's system seems designed to show the most alarming possible status during processing phases. For anyone currently going through this - the pattern seems pretty consistent based on everyone's stories: interview happens, scary status appears within hours, real determination shows up 3-7 days later. The hard part is not panicking during that waiting period, especially when you have bills coming due. @Zoey Bianchi so glad you updated with the positive outcome! Those kinds of follow-ups are incredibly helpful for future readers who will inevitably find this thread while going through the same thing.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's so reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. That 4-day anxiety period you described sounds absolutely brutal - especially when you're already stressed about finances. Your point about EDD's system showing "the most alarming possible status" is spot on. It really does feel like they could easily prevent so much panic with better status messaging. I'm new to this community but already seeing how invaluable these real experiences are compared to trying to navigate EDD's confusing official information. Reading through everyone's stories here has given me such a better understanding of what to actually expect vs. what the system makes you think is happening. This thread should honestly be pinned as a resource for anyone dealing with post-interview status changes! @Zoey Bianchi your update was definitely the highlight - it s'so good to see a happy ending and know that most of these scary statuses really do resolve themselves within a few days.
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I'm so glad I found this thread! I literally just filed my unemployment claim yesterday and was already worried about what to expect. Reading everyone's experiences with the waiting period is honestly a lifesaver - now I won't panic when I see that unpaid week on my first certification. It's crazy how many people go through the exact same confusion because EDD doesn't explain this basic requirement clearly. You'd think they'd have a simple FAQ or notification that says "Hey, your first eligible week won't be paid - this is normal and required by law!" Instead we all have to figure it out through community forums like this. Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories and making this whole unemployment process feel less scary for us newbies!
You're so lucky to have found this thread before going through your first certification! I wish I had known about the waiting period beforehand - it would have saved me from that awful sinking feeling when I saw $0 for one of my weeks. Everyone here is absolutely right that EDD's communication about this is terrible. Like, how hard would it be to add one sentence during the filing process that says "Note: Your first eligible week will be an unpaid waiting period"? Instead they leave us all to figure it out on our own and stress about whether we messed something up. This community really is so much more helpful than EDD's actual resources. You're going to be totally prepared now!
This thread is such a goldmine of information! I'm about to file my first unemployment claim next week and had no idea about the waiting period. Reading through everyone's experiences is honestly preparing me so much better than anything on EDD's actual website. It's pretty shocking how consistently confusing this seems to be for literally everyone - you'd think after all these years they'd figure out how to communicate this basic requirement clearly. I'm bookmarking this thread to reference when I get my first certification results so I don't have that same panic attack everyone describes when seeing "waiting period" with $0. Thanks to this community for being way more helpful than the actual agency we're dealing with!
You're absolutely right to bookmark this thread! I wish I had found something like this before I went through my first certification. The waiting period really does catch everyone off guard because EDD's website is so unclear about it. It's honestly frustrating how we all have to learn about these basic requirements through community forums instead of clear official communication. At least you'll be mentally prepared when you see that unpaid week - it really does help to know it's coming rather than getting that shock like the rest of us did. Good luck with your claim filing!
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That's awesome that you got it so quickly! For future reference, Chase is usually pretty fast with ACH deposits - they often process them earlier in the day compared to some other banks. The 36-hour timeline you experienced is pretty typical for direct deposit from EDD when there are no holidays involved. Glad you don't have to worry about it over Thanksgiving!
That's really helpful to know about Chase being faster with ACH deposits! I was worried it might take longer since it was my first time, but sounds like I got lucky with the timing and the bank choice. Definitely makes me feel more confident about future payments. Thanks for the insight!
For what it's worth, I've been using direct deposit with EDD for about 6 months now and the timing has been pretty consistent - usually 1-2 business days after it shows "paid" status. The key thing I learned is to always check that it shows "Outstanding" in the payment activity section, not just "Paid" in your certification history. One time mine got stuck because my bank flagged it as suspicious since it was a larger amount than usual, so I had to call my bank to release the hold. Might be worth giving Chase a heads up that you're expecting an EDD deposit if it's your first time, just in case their fraud detection kicks in.
Astrid Bergström
Thanks everyone for the advice! I'll attend my interview for the current claim and then file a new claim immediately on 6/9 when my benefit year ends. I'll also try to set aside some of my current payment to prepare for a possible gap. Really appreciate all the help!
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PixelPrincess
•Good plan. One last tip: when you file your new claim, make sure to report ALL employment since your original claim date, including the job you had between August and recently. They'll cross-check this with employer records, so accuracy is important. Best of luck with everything!
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Omar Hassan
I'm in a similar boat - my benefit year expires next month and I'm dreading having to navigate this whole process again. One thing I learned from my first claim is to screenshot EVERYTHING - your current claim details, payment history, certification confirmations. When you file the new claim, sometimes the old information becomes harder to access in the system, and having screenshots saved me when I had questions about my employment dates. Also, if you're doing gig work or any side income while unemployed, make sure you understand how to report that correctly on your new claim because the rules can be different than your current one.
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