Huge congratulations Miguel! This is fantastic news after your long job search. I went through this exact same situation last year and can confirm what everyone else is saying - you absolutely don't need to report the job offer in advance or call EDD. Just continue your normal certification schedule. Here's what worked for me: Keep certifying as usual until January 23rd. When you certify for that week, answer "YES" to working/earning money and report only the hours and gross pay for the days you actually worked (probably Jan 23-25). The system automatically calculates any partial benefits you might qualify for. A couple things that helped me during the transition: Save screenshots of your certifications for your records, keep track of your exact work hours that first partial week (I used my phone's notes app), and remember you report based on when you worked, not when you get your first paycheck. The whole process ended up being much smoother than I expected. You've already conquered the hardest part - finding the job! The EDD reporting is straightforward when you get to it. Best of luck with your new position!

Congratulations Miguel! That's amazing news after 4 months of searching. I just went through this exact situation in November and can confirm what everyone else is saying - no need to report the job offer in advance or stress about calling EDD. Here's exactly what I did: I kept certifying normally through my last week before starting work. When I certified for the week that included my start date, I answered "YES" to the work/earnings question and entered my hours and gross pay for just the days I actually worked that week. The system walked me through it step by step. A few practical tips that helped me: Download the EDD app if you haven't already - it makes certifying much easier than the website. Take a photo of your work schedule that first week so you have exact hours when you certify. And don't worry if your first paycheck is delayed - you report based on hours worked, not payment received. The transition was honestly way less complicated than I expected. You've got the hardest part done - landing the job! The EDD stuff is just paperwork. Wishing you all the best with your new position!

This thread has been an absolute treasure trove of information and emotional support! As someone who's been lurking in this community for a while but never posted, Nina's detailed documentation of her EDD interview experience finally motivated me to create an account and contribute. What I find most valuable about this discussion is how it debunks so many of the horror stories you read online about EDD interviews. Seeing real people with real positive outcomes - Nina, Jason, Kiara, Luca, Diego, and others - really shows that these interviews are often just procedural rather than punitive. The pattern is so clear: proper documentation + honest communication = successful resolution. I'm currently in my third week of receiving benefits after being laid off from a nonprofit that lost major funding, and while I haven't gotten an interview notice yet, reading this thread has me feeling much more prepared if/when that happens. Already have my reduction-in-force letter organized along with the board meeting minutes that documented the budget cuts. Nina, thank you for taking the time to update us throughout your entire process - from panic to relief. Your transparency about the employer coding error is particularly valuable because it shows these discrepancies happen but can be resolved. This is exactly the kind of peer support that makes navigating unemployment benefits feel less isolating and overwhelming!

As someone who just went through this exact situation last month, I can confirm that Nina's experience is very typical! I got an interview notice after 6 weeks of payments and was absolutely terrified, but it turned out to be a 15-minute call where they just verified my layoff details. The interviewer was professional and understanding, and my payments resumed within 24 hours. What helped me the most was having a simple folder with all my separation documents - layoff letter, final paystub, and even the company-wide email announcing the restructuring. When the interviewer asked me to describe what happened, I could reference specific dates and documents which made everything very straightforward. One thing I wish I'd known beforehand is that these interviews are often triggered by routine audits or delayed employer responses rather than red flags in your file. The timing can seem random because EDD processes things in batches. Don't let the anxiety consume you - focus on organizing your paperwork and you'll be fine!

Hey Malik! I'm new to this community but wanted to share what I learned when I was in almost your exact situation a couple months ago. You absolutely CAN cancel your unemployment claim, but here's the thing - the process and consequences really depend on where you are in the application. If you haven't done any weekly certifications yet, it's usually just a phone call to EDD requesting withdrawal. But if you've already received any payments, you'll need to repay them. What really helped me was learning about the "middle option" that several people here mentioned - you can actually stop doing weekly certifications without fully canceling your claim. This keeps it "dormant" so you could reactivate it later if needed without starting the whole process over. Game changer! The 8am calling strategy is legit - I got through on my second try that way. But honestly, before you make any decision, really think about WHY you want to cancel. If it's guilt (which I totally felt too), remember we've been paying unemployment insurance premiums through every paycheck. This is literally what it's designed for. If it's because you found work - awesome! But if there's any uncertainty, keeping that safety net might be worth it. Either way, document everything and get confirmation numbers if you do call EDD. This community has been amazing for navigating these tricky situations. Whatever you decide, you've got support here! 🙏

Hey Malik! I'm fairly new to this community but your situation really hits home because I went through the exact same thing about 3 months ago. The uncertainty and second-guessing is totally normal - you're definitely not alone in feeling this way! Yes, you CAN cancel your unemployment claim, and everyone here has given some fantastic advice. The 8am calling strategy is absolutely key if you decide to contact EDD directly. But what really stood out to me from all these responses is this "dormant but active" option that I wish I had known about earlier. It's brilliant because it gives you the flexibility to keep that safety net without the weekly commitment. I ended up keeping my claim active and I'm so glad I did - my job situation became uncertain again a few weeks later and having that backup plan was a lifesaver. The guilt you might be feeling is completely understandable, but remember that unemployment insurance isn't charity - it's literally insurance that we pay for through our paychecks. Whatever you decide, make sure it's based on what's actually best for YOUR specific situation, not external pressure or guilt. The workforce center counselor suggestion that @Ravi Choudhury mentioned sounds like gold too - they apparently have insights that even EDD doesn't always share. This community is incredible for support and practical advice. You've got this, and you've got people here who genuinely want to help! 🙏

I actually tried the multiple ATM approach when I was in a similar bind a few months ago. I was able to get $1000 from a Bank of America ATM around 2pm, then went to a Wells Fargo ATM around 6pm the same day and got another $500 (not the full $1000 though). I think it might have worked because they're on different networks, but honestly I'm not 100% sure if it was just luck or if there's actually a strategy there. The limits seem pretty inconsistent overall. If you're really tight on time and need the full $1800 fast, you might want to try hitting 2-3 different bank ATMs throughout the day and see what happens. Just make sure to space them out by a few hours. But definitely still set up that bank transfer as your backup plan since that's the most reliable long-term solution!

I've been dealing with Money Network cards for over a year now and wanted to share what I've learned about maximizing your withdrawal options when you need larger amounts quickly. The key thing to understand is that different ATM networks often have different daily limit tracking systems. I've successfully withdrawn $1000 from a Chase ATM in the morning, then another $800-900 from a credit union ATM later the same day. The trick is to avoid ATMs from the same bank/network and space them out by at least 4-6 hours. Also, if you're really in a pinch, some grocery stores like Safeway or Kroger will let you get cash back up to $200-300 with a small purchase, and this doesn't always count against your ATM withdrawal limit since it's processed as a purchase transaction. Between ATM withdrawals and cash back options, I've managed to get around $1500 in cash in a single day when I absolutely had to. Just make sure to keep your receipts and track everything so you know how much you've accessed!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now and finding this thread has been such a huge relief! I got my overpayment notice three days ago for $5,100 with fraud designation because I messed up reporting my earnings from working at a catering company. The problem was that some events would span multiple days (like weekend weddings) and I got paid different amounts for setup vs service vs cleanup, all at different times. I honestly tried my best to report everything correctly but clearly got confused about which earnings belonged to which certification week. I've been absolutely terrified that this would show up on background checks and ruin my chances of getting a job in hospitality management, but reading everyone's explanations about administrative vs criminal fraud has been incredibly reassuring. I had no idea there was such an important distinction! I'm definitely going to appeal using all the great advice here, especially the specific language about "unintentional error" and "no intent to defraud." Has anyone dealt with event-based work like catering where a single job might span multiple reporting periods? The irregular nature of event work seems to make these reporting mistakes really common since you never know exactly when you'll get paid for each part of the job. Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences - it's made me feel so much less alone and panicked about this whole situation!

I'm going through this exact nightmare right now too and this thread has honestly saved my sanity! Got my overpayment notice last week for $4,400 with fraud designation because I completely screwed up reporting my earnings from working as a rideshare driver (Uber/Lyft) while also doing part-time warehouse work. The rideshare payments come at weird times - sometimes daily, sometimes weekly, plus surge pricing makes the amounts totally unpredictable. I thought I was reporting everything correctly but apparently mixed up which weeks certain earnings belonged to. I've been losing sleep thinking this would destroy my chances of getting hired anywhere decent, but reading everyone's explanations about administrative vs criminal fraud has been such a relief. I literally had no clue there was a difference and was convinced I was going to have a permanent fraud record following me around forever. Already started gathering my Uber/Lyft payment records and warehouse pay stubs to create the timeline everyone's mentioning. Definitely going to use the "unintentional error" and "no intent to defraud" language in my appeal. This whole experience has taught me I need to keep way better records going forward - the gig economy reporting requirements are absolutely brutal when you're juggling multiple income sources with different pay schedules. Thank you all for being so open about your experiences and giving such detailed advice. It's incredible how much this community has helped me go from pure panic to actually having a plan to fix this mess!