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I work at a community center and we get people in this situation all the time. Here are a few more resources that might help: most Starbucks and McDonald's locations have free WiFi if you need to use the UI Online messaging system from your phone. Also, many churches and community centers will let you use their phones for important calls like this - just explain your situation. If you're in a big city, some unemployment offices have walk-in hours where you can speak to someone in person about rescheduling. Don't give up - there are always options even when it feels hopeless!
Thank you so much for these additional resources! I hadn't thought about using WiFi at places like Starbucks to access the UI Online system. That's really helpful to know that community centers and churches might let us use their phones too. It's reassuring to hear from someone who works directly with people in similar situations - makes me feel less alone in this mess. Do you know if there's usually a time limit when using phones at community centers for these kinds of calls?
I went through this exact same situation last year! Here's what worked for me: I called EDD from a payphone at a gas station (yes, they still exist!) and explained the situation. The agent was actually really understanding and let me use my sister's phone number for the interview. They called her phone at the scheduled time and she just handed it to me. The whole interview took about 15 minutes. Also, if you have a smartphone but just can't afford the monthly service, you can still use apps like Google Voice or Skype with WiFi to make calls. Many libraries, coffee shops, and even some fast food places have free WiFi. Don't panic - EDD deals with people in financial hardship all the time, they're usually willing to work with you if you communicate proactively!
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UPDATE: We got through using Claimyr! The EDD rep was actually really understanding about our situation. They noted our account with my mom's phone number and confirmed they'll call that number for the interview. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions.
Great to hear! Make sure your fiancé has all his employment documents and information ready for the interview - previous employer contact info, last day worked, reason for separation, etc. Being prepared will help the interview go smoothly.
nice!! glad it worked out for u guys!
That's such great news! I'm so happy you were able to get through and get it sorted out. The stress of potentially missing that interview must have been overwhelming. Good luck with the actual interview on Thursday - sounds like you're in much better shape now. Also want to echo what others said about having all the documentation ready. They usually ask about your last employer, dates of employment, reason for leaving, and sometimes about your job search efforts. Having everything organized beforehand makes it go much smoother!
This is exactly the kind of support this community needs! It's so refreshing to see people helping each other navigate these bureaucratic nightmares. I'm bookmarking this whole thread because the tips about Claimyr and updating phone numbers in UI Online could be lifesavers for others in similar situations. Charity, wishing you and your fiancé the best of luck with the interview - you've got this!
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Thanks everyone for the responses! Sounds like it's most likely the waiting week, which is annoying but at least it's normal. I'll certify for my next two weeks tomorrow and see what happens. If I notice any more issues, I might try getting through to a rep with that Claimyr thing someone mentioned. Really appreciate all the help!
That's the right approach. Certify as normal and monitor your claim status. Most likely everything is proceeding as it should, but reaching out to a representative if you see any further irregularities is a good plan.
Just went through this exact same situation last month! It's definitely the waiting week - super confusing because they don't really explain it clearly anywhere on their website. I panicked for weeks thinking something was wrong with my claim too. The good news is once you get past that first week, payments should come through normally if you keep certifying on time and answer all the questions correctly. Hang in there!
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That's wonderful news! $247/week is actually a pretty solid outcome considering the pension offset. It shows that having your pension from public schools while your recent work was at private schools really did help with the calculation, just like several people mentioned. Best of luck with your job search - with your experience, I'm sure you'll find another good position soon!
Congratulations on getting approved! That's a really encouraging outcome for others in similar situations. Your case is a perfect example of how the pension offset calculation works when your pension and recent employment are from different types of employers. $247/week should definitely help bridge the gap while you search for your next teaching position. Thanks for coming back to update us - it's so helpful when people share their actual results since everyone's situation is slightly different with these pension cases.
This is such helpful information! I'm actually in a very similar situation - I'm a retired teacher collecting CalPERS (not CalSTRS, but similar pension system) and just lost my part-time tutoring job. Reading about your experience gives me hope that I might qualify for some benefits too. Did you have any issues during the application process, or was it pretty straightforward once you had all your documentation ready? I'm a bit nervous about navigating the EDD system but your success story is really encouraging!
Niko Ramsey
Thanks everyone for the amazing advice! I'm going to apply online tonight and make sure I clearly indicate I'm still working part-time but lost my main source of income. I'll be super careful with my weekly certifications and make sure to report my gross earnings accurately. Sounds like I'll still qualify for some partial benefits which will really help until I can find another full-time position. Will update on how it goes!
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Jabari-Jo
•Good luck! Just remember that when you apply online, there will be a question asking if you have any work or income - make sure to say YES and then provide the details of your part-time job. That way everything is clear from the start.
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Ethan Campbell
Just wanted to add one more thing that might help - when you're doing your weekly certifications, they'll ask about any job contacts you made that week. Since you're working part-time but looking for full-time work, keep a simple log of where you applied or who you contacted. It doesn't have to be tons of places, but having 2-3 legitimate job search activities per week will keep you compliant. I used to just write down the company name, position, and date I applied. Made the certification process so much smoother!
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Kara Yoshida
•That's really smart advice about keeping a job search log! I never thought about how much easier that would make the weekly certifications. Do you happen to know if applying through job boards like Indeed or LinkedIn count as legitimate job contacts, or do they prefer direct applications to company websites? I want to make sure I'm doing this right from the beginning.
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