Have you considered looking into job training programs? Sometimes EDD offers extensions if you're enrolled in approved training. Might be worth checking out!

I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! What ended up working for me was filing an appeal through the online portal - sometimes there are computational errors in how they calculate your remaining balance. Also, check if you qualify for any of the federal extension programs that might still be available. In the meantime, make sure you're still certifying for benefits even if it shows $0, because if an extension gets approved, you don't want to miss out on back payments. The whole process is super confusing, but don't give up! 💪

Congratulations Diego! This is such a relief to read - I've been following your thread because I'm in a similar situation (had my interview 8 days ago and still waiting). Your update gives me so much hope that things will work out. It's really reassuring to see that the delay didn't mean anything bad, just that EDD moves at their own pace. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone - I know how stressful this waiting period is and your follow-up is incredibly helpful for others going through the same thing. Hope your payments hit your card soon!

This thread has been so helpful to follow! I'm currently on day 11 after my EDD interview and was getting really anxious, but reading through everyone's experiences - especially Diego's successful outcome - has given me so much peace of mind. It's clear that EDD's processing times are all over the place right now, but the consensus seems to be that delays are normal and don't indicate a negative decision. For anyone else in this waiting period: definitely keep certifying weekly (as multiple people mentioned), check your spam folder regularly, and try to be patient even though it's incredibly stressful when money is tight. The advice about calling right at 8 AM if you need to reach them is also really valuable. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - this community support makes such a difference during these nerve-wracking waits!

Reality check: EDD gets millions of calls but has maybe 500 agents total. The math will never work for everyone to get through manually. At some point you need alternative solutions to actually reach a live person.

I feel your pain so much! I'm in the exact same boat - been trying for weeks with my pending claim and getting nowhere with manual calling. After reading through all these comments, I think I need to seriously consider using one of those auto-dialer services. The math everyone's sharing really shows how broken the manual approach has become. Has anyone had success getting their pending claims resolved once they actually got through to an agent? I'm worried that even if I manage to connect, they still won't be able to fix my issue.

hey OP, did u get ur SDI application submitted? My sister is going thru almost the same thing right now.

Great to hear you got your SDI application submitted! Just wanted to add that you should also start gathering documentation for your future UI claim while you're recovering. Keep records of your layoff date, any severance paperwork, and your doctor's return-to-work clearance. Having everything organized will make the transition from SDI to UI much smoother when you're ready to start job searching again. Hope you feel better soon!

One more important point: make sure you meet the earnings requirement to qualify for UI. You need to have earned at least $1,300 in your highest-earning quarter during your base period, or at least $900 in your highest quarter and 1.25 times that amount across the entire base period. Based on your hourly wage, you should easily qualify if you've been working consistently, but it's something to be aware of. Also, start your work search requirements immediately after filing - EDD requires three work search activities per week for most claimants now.

I went through a very similar situation about 6 months ago! The key thing that helped me was getting my boss to acknowledge in writing (via email) that I had requested to withdraw my resignation but he was choosing not to accept it. I sent him an email saying something like "As we discussed, I am withdrawing my two weeks notice and would like to continue my employment, but you indicated you prefer to proceed with my departure in May." He replied confirming that was correct. When EDD called him, his story matched mine exactly because we both had the same email thread. Got approved without any issues after the phone interview. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to first payment. Document everything and you should be fine!