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Hey Adam, I'm so glad to hear you got this resolved! I'm actually going through a similar situation right now with my claim - submitted weeks ago and stuck waiting after the Notice of Computation. Your experience gives me hope that a phone call might be the key to getting things moving. Did you use Claimyr to get through, or were you able to reach them directly? Thanks for sharing the update - it's really helpful to know there's light at the end of the tunnel! 🙏
Hey Elijah! I'm in a similar boat - submitted my claim about 3 weeks ago and only got the Notice of Computation, nothing since. It's really frustrating being in limbo like this, especially when you're counting on that support. Adam's success story definitely gives me some hope too! I'm planning to call EDD this week to check on my status. Have you tried calling them yet, or are you also debating whether to use a service like Claimyr to get through? Would love to hear how it goes for you!
Hey everyone! I'm a new dad dealing with a similar situation right now. Just submitted my claim last week and already feeling anxious about the waiting period after reading all these experiences. Adam, thanks for sharing your resolution story - it's really reassuring to know that calling EDD directly can actually work! For those still waiting, it sounds like the key is being persistent and not assuming silence means everything is okay. I'm bookmarking this thread and will definitely call if I don't hear back within their stated timeframe. It's crazy how much stress these delays can add during what should be a special time with our newborns. Appreciate this community for sharing real experiences! 👶
Hey Malik! Welcome to the dad club and congrats on the new little one! 🎉 You're smart to be proactive about this - I wish I had found this community earlier in my own journey. The waiting game is definitely stressful, especially when you're already sleep-deprived and trying to bond with your baby. From what I've learned reading through everyone's experiences here, it seems like EDD's communication can be pretty inconsistent, so don't hesitate to call if things seem delayed. The peace of mind is worth it! Also, definitely keep all your paperwork organized - sounds like some claims get held up over documentation issues. Hope your process goes smoothly and you can focus on enjoying those precious newborn moments!
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This thread has been absolutely invaluable for someone like me who's completely new to the unemployment system! I was just laid off from my job in customer service last week and I'm preparing to file my claim soon. Reading through everyone's real experiences with the "pending" status during first certifications has been such a relief - I was already worried that any little thing might cause problems with my claim. What really strikes me is how much emphasis everyone puts on being honest during certification, even when it might trigger a review. I have a follow-up medical appointment scheduled that will likely fall during my first certification period, and I was stressing about whether that would cause issues. But seeing how @Summer Green's situation with being sick for 2 days was resolved quickly once she got through to a representative really puts things in perspective. The fact that this community provides so much more practical insight than the official EDD website is amazing. Knowing that 3-7 days of pending status is completely normal for first-time filers, and that the manual review process is actually designed to protect everyone involved, makes the whole prospect much less intimidating. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - you're helping newcomers like me feel so much more prepared for what's ahead!
I'm really glad this thread has been so helpful for you! As someone who just went through this exact process a few months ago, I can totally relate to that anxiety about whether every little thing might cause problems. Your medical appointment situation is actually very similar to what others have described here - it's one of those normal life events that the system is designed to handle, even if it means a short review period. What I found most reassuring when I was in your shoes was realizing that EDD reviewers see these situations all the time and they're really just looking for honesty and consistency in your responses. The customer service background you have probably means you're already good at following detailed processes, which definitely helps with the certification requirements. Don't hesitate to come back and ask questions when you do file - this community has been such a lifesaver for people navigating their first unemployment experience!
This thread has been such a goldmine of information! I'm currently going through my first unemployment claim after being laid off from my job at a nonprofit organization, and I'm scheduled to do my first certification tomorrow. Reading everyone's experiences here - especially about how "pending" status is completely normal for first-time filers and can take 3-7 days - has really helped ease my anxiety about the whole process. I'm particularly grateful for all the advice about being honest during certification. I have a pre-scheduled therapy appointment during my certification period and was worried about marking "yes" for not being available that day, but seeing how @Summer Green's situation with sick days was resolved quickly, and how everyone emphasizes that honesty is always the better approach, gives me confidence to report it accurately. The contrast between this real community knowledge and what you can find on the official EDD website is striking. Knowing what's actually "normal" versus what might be a red flag has been incredibly valuable for someone completely new to this system. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their stories - you're making this process so much less intimidating for newcomers like me!
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I'm literally experiencing this EXACT same thing right now and was absolutely freaking out! Just got my claim approved yesterday after weeks of waiting and did my first certification this morning. When I logged back in a few hours later and saw that "no weeks to certify" message, I immediately thought they had canceled my benefits or something went horribly wrong. Reading through everyone's responses here has been such a huge relief! The way you all explained the biweekly schedule and how you're always "one cycle behind" finally makes sense. It's so frustrating that EDD's website doesn't explain this anywhere - that message is legitimately terrifying when you don't know it's normal! I was also panicking about my payment showing as "pending" but now I understand that's totally normal for first-time certifications. Setting phone reminders for the next certification date is such a smart idea - I'm definitely doing that so I can stop obsessively refreshing this terrible website every 20 minutes. Thank you SO much to everyone who shared their experiences! This community is absolutely amazing for helping newcomers navigate this confusing system. You've all literally saved me from a complete anxiety spiral! 🙏✨
Oh my gosh, SAME! I literally just went through this exact panic yesterday! I kept refreshing the page thinking it was some kind of glitch or error. That "no weeks to certify" message is seriously designed to give people heart attacks - like who thought that was good UX design?? 😅 I'm so grateful for this thread too because I was about to lose my mind thinking I somehow screwed up my claim. The whole "one cycle behind" thing finally clicked for me after reading everyone's explanations. It's wild that literally EVERYONE has to go through this same confusion because EDD can't be bothered to add a simple explanation to their website. The phone reminder idea is brilliant - I just set mine up for two weeks from my certification date. Now I can finally stop checking my account every 5 minutes like a crazy person! We're all in this together navigating EDD's terrible system! 💪
I just went through this exact same experience a few months ago and I totally understand the panic! That "no weeks to certify" message is honestly one of the most poorly designed parts of the EDD website - it makes you think something catastrophic happened when really it just means you're caught up. Here's what helped me understand the system: Think of it like a calendar where you're always looking backwards. You certified on May 14th for the two weeks that had already ended. Now you have to wait for the NEXT two-week period to complete before you can certify again. So your next certification should appear around May 28th. Your pending payment is also completely normal - mine took 5 business days for the first one, but after that they were much faster (usually 2-3 days). The key thing to check is that your claim status still shows "active" on your homepage. Pro tip: Set a phone reminder for your next certification date so you can stop constantly checking the website! The biweekly schedule becomes much more manageable once you get used to it. You're doing everything right - just give the system time to catch up! 🙂
This is such a helpful way to think about it - looking backwards on a calendar! I'm totally new to unemployment benefits and that "no weeks to certify" message had me convinced I'd somehow violated some rule I didn't even know existed. The backwards calendar analogy really makes the whole system click for me now. I was also worried about my payment being stuck in pending, but knowing that 5 days is normal for the first one gives me so much peace of mind. I'm definitely setting that phone reminder right now! Thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly - you've probably saved me from weeks of unnecessary stress checking that terrible website obsessively! 🙏
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I'm new to this community but this thread has been incredibly educational! I'm currently job hunting and one of the positions I'm considering is an on-site property manager role with housing provided as part of the compensation package. Reading through everyone's experiences here has really helped me understand how this type of arrangement would work with unemployment benefits if I ever needed them. It's reassuring to know that the housing value actually helps increase your benefit amount rather than complicating things. I had no idea about services like Claimyr either - definitely going to keep that in mind. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences, especially @Isaac Wright for starting such an informative discussion!
Welcome to the community! I'm also pretty new here but this thread has been such a goldmine of information. It's really smart that you're researching this stuff before taking the job - I wish I had thought about the unemployment angle when I was negotiating my property management position. One thing I learned from reading everyone's experiences is that you might want to ask during the interview process about how they typically document the housing value (like whether they include it in employment contracts with specific dollar amounts). That could save you some headaches later if you ever need to file a claim. Good luck with your job search!
This has been such an informative thread to read as a newcomer to this community! I'm currently working in facilities management and have been considering transitioning to property management, so understanding how housing compensation works with unemployment benefits is really valuable information. What strikes me most from reading everyone's experiences is how important it is to have proper documentation from the very beginning of employment - employment contracts with specific dollar values, understanding what gets reported on tax forms, etc. It seems like being proactive about documentation makes the EDD process much smoother if you ever need to file a claim. Thanks to @Isaac Wright for asking such a practical question and to everyone who shared their real-world experiences. This is exactly the kind of detailed, helpful information that makes online communities so valuable!
Welcome to the community! As someone who's been in property management for a few years, I can tell you that having proper documentation really is crucial. When I started my current position, I made sure my contract explicitly stated the housing value and kept copies of everything. One tip I'd add from my experience - if you do make the transition to property management, consider asking potential employers during interviews how they handle the documentation side of housing compensation. Some companies are really organized about it (including housing value on W-2s, clear contract language) while others are more casual, which can create headaches later. The proactive approach you're taking by researching this stuff beforehand shows you're thinking like a good property manager already!
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I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now - filed my appeal 14 days ago for a work separation reporting issue and the stress about rent and bills is keeping me up at night! Reading through everyone's experiences here is both comforting and terrifying. It sounds like most of us are looking at 6-10+ weeks which is just brutal when you're already financially struggling. I had to have the awkward conversation with my landlord yesterday about potentially being late on rent and thankfully they were more understanding than I expected. I also just signed up for DoorDash after seeing so many people mention gig work as a survival strategy while waiting. It's absolutely infuriating that we all have to scramble for backup plans when we should simply be receiving the unemployment benefits we paid into, but at least having some income coming in helps with the anxiety. Madison, definitely don't wait on exploring those assembly member offices and local assistance programs people mentioned - I'm calling mine first thing Monday morning. This whole system is completely broken but it's really reassuring to see that most people with reporting errors like ours do eventually win their appeals. We're all in this together - hang in there!
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•Natasha, thank you for sharing - it's both reassuring and frustrating to see so many of us in the exact same boat! 14 days vs my 17 days, we're practically at the identical point in this awful process. I'm really glad your landlord was understanding about the rent situation - that gives me hope for when I finally work up the courage to have that conversation this week. The DoorDash idea keeps coming up and I think I really need to just bite the bullet and sign up today instead of just worrying about money. You're absolutely right that it's infuriating we all have to scramble for survival strategies when we should just be getting our rightful benefits, but having even some income coming in would probably help my stress levels a lot. Thanks for the push about calling the assembly member's office Monday - I keep putting that off but clearly it's something that might actually help. This whole thread has been a lifeline honestly, knowing that most people with our type of reporting issues do win eventually is keeping me sane. We really are all in this together and I'm so grateful for everyone sharing their experiences!
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Nia Thompson
I'm going through the exact same situation right now - filed my appeal 29 days ago after being disqualified for a work separation issue and the waiting has been absolutely brutal! Reading through everyone's experiences here really shows how broken this system is, but it's also comforting to know I'm not alone in this nightmare. Like so many others have mentioned, I had to swallow my pride and start doing Instacart to cover basic expenses while waiting. It's frustrating having to explain to everyone why I can't pay bills when I should be getting benefits I rightfully earned. One thing that's helped me is setting up payment plans with utilities and being upfront with my landlord about the EDD situation - most were more understanding than I expected. I also used that Claimyr service people mentioned and finally got through to an EDD rep who confirmed my appeal is moving through the system, which at least gave me some peace of mind. Madison, definitely don't wait on exploring gig work options and those assembly member offices - even small actions help when you're feeling powerless in this process. The timeline sucks but it sounds like most people with reporting errors like ours do eventually win with full backpay. Hang in there, we're all supporting each other through this mess!
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