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I'm telling you, the whole system is rigged against us. They make it so complicated on purpose so people just give up. 🤬
Hey OP, just a heads up - when I updated my claim for reduced hours, it took about 3 weeks for the changes to take effect. So don't panic if you don't see an immediate change in your benefits.
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they post more detailed info there about disqualification reasons.
Anyone else feel like we need a support group for dealing with EDD? 😅 This stuff is more stressful than being unemployed!
Zainab Ahmed
I've been in the same boat, getting bounced around departments like a pinball. What finally worked for me was selecting the Spanish language option, then asking for an English speaker when I got through. Way shorter wait times!
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Connor Byrne
•Isn't that kinda unethical tho? What if you're taking a spot from someone who actually needs the Spanish line?
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Zainab Ahmed
•I get where you're coming from, but after months of not being able to get through, I was desperate. The system is broken for everyone, regardless of language.
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Yara Abboud
Anyone else feel like they need a PhD in bureaucracy just to navigate the SDI system? I swear, half the battle is just learning their weird jargon and processes. Why can't they make this stuff more user-friendly? 🤔
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