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For people who are in recovery from substance use or other addictions, do you think working from home should be considered a reasonable option, especially during the early stages of recovery?

I’m curious what people in recovery think based on their own experiences:

Has working from home helped or hurt your recovery?

Do you find an office environment provides useful structure and accountability?

Would hybrid work be a better compromise?

Should employers be more understanding about remote work as part of someone’s recovery plan?

I’d especially like to hear from people who have actually experienced recovery while working remotely.

How do I stop myself from sweating and my face being so oily before and during work? I get sweaty just by having thoughts in my head.

I’ve started noticing this: If I sneeze, move around, wash dishes, or make another ordinary noise in my apartment, the tenant above sometimes makes a noticeable stomping sound almost immediately afterward, seemingly directly above wherever I am.

At this point, I’m wondering whether they can
actually hear me that clearly, even though this is a relatively new building. Could normal sounds from my apartment—such as dishes, footsteps, or even sneezing—really be that noticeable to someone living above me?

For those who live in newer apartment buildings, how much can you realistically hear from the unit below?

And if an upstairs neighbor repeatedly stomps immediately after hearing noise from below, would you interpret that as them being bothered by the noise, or could there still be another explanation?
I’m trying to figure out whether I’m noticing a genuine pattern or becoming overly sensitive to normal apartment sounds.

I am disabled and currently not working. I will still trying to find employment that fits my capabilities despite my difficulties. I am not on SSDI/SSI. I have had jobs in the past and I ended up quitting due to my disabilities. Does anyone know how soon PHA required tenants on section 8 to pay their portion after they report their changes in income? I heard that they will give those with disability a grace period. If that’s true, do you know how many months? Thank you for the info.

I'm hoping someone familiar with California IHSS or Labor Commissioner wage claims can share their experience.

From January through March 2024, I provided in-home care for an IHSS applicant under a verbal agreement. My understanding at the time was that his IHSS social worker had approved him for three months of services with no share of cost, so I began providing care.

During those three months, I repeatedly asked him to complete the required IHSS paperwork, including the SOC 426A and SOC 332L, but he never did. I have text messages showing our conversations about the IHSS onboarding process and my repeated requests for him to finish the required forms.

After those three months, I completed the IHSS provider orientation and onboarding because I was trying to get paid for the work I had already performed. That's when I later discovered that he had withdrawn his IHSS application.

Because he never completed the paperwork, I was never linked as his provider and couldn't submit approved timesheets.

I don't have timesheets because the recipient never cooperated, but I do have:

• Text messages discussing IHSS onboarding and asking him to complete the required forms.
• Text messages discussing what chores I would be assisting him with.
• Other communications showing I was providing services.

I filed a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner based on the hours I reasonably estimate I worked.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation where an IHSS applicant or recipient failed to complete the required paperwork or later withdrew their application after services had already been provided? Did the Labor Commissioner still consider other evidence, such as text messages and travel records, to determine whether wages were owed?

I'd appreciate any insight from anyone who's been through something similar.

Hello! Has anyone here had success suing an IHSS recipient in small claims court or filing a wage theft claim through the California Labor Commissioner’s Office?

I’d love to hear about your experience. Was the process straightforward? If the Labor Commissioner rules in your favor, what can you do to make sure the recipient actually pays? Were you able to collect the money, or did you have to take additional steps?
Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

For months, I emailed my landlord asking to fix my broken bathroom fan, never once mentioning mold or my dog. Without ever inspecting my unit, my landlord wrote back aggressively, claiming my apartment has "toxic mold" because my dog's hair clogged the system. Thanks to an AI review of his message, I realized this is a calculated scare tactic and a serious legal violation. The AI helped me connect the dots and see that by jumping straight to a mold accusation before I ever brought it up, he foolishly exposed himself and admitted that he already knew the building has an underlying moisture problem; he simply trying to pass the repair costs and liability onto me, force me out without a proper eviction, and keeping my deposit.

We need to talk about the massive systemic flaw in how Section 8 and Source of Income (SOI) protections work across the United States.

Right now, more states, counties, and cities are finally passing laws making it illegal for landlords to reject applicants just because they use a Section 8 voucher. But these laws completely ignore the biggest financial gatekeeper: the security deposit.

The entire federal mandate of a housing voucher is affordability—limiting a low-income tenant’s monthly housing cost to 30% of their adjusted income. Yet, when it comes to moving in, landlords can legally demand a security deposit based on the full, market-rate contract rent of the unit, not the tenant's actual income-based share.

When a one-bedroom apartment in cities like New York or San Francisco costs $4,000, a low-income Section 8 tenant must somehow pay that entire $4,000 upfront as a security deposit. Even if their monthly rent is safely capped at a few hundred dollars, this massive cash requirement completely locks them out of affordable housing.

SOI laws say a landlord can't charge voucher holders *more* than cash-paying tenants. But treating low-income families "equally" by demanding thousands of dollars upfront is a hollow victory. Telling a family their monthly rent is capped for affordability means absolutely nothing if they are completely priced out by a massive upfront deposit.

If a jurisdiction passes Source of Income protections, the law must also explicitly limit a voucher holder’s security deposit to match their actual 30% monthly rent portion. Until then, "affordable housing" protections are just an illusion for the millions who can't afford the entry fee.

We need to talk about the massive systemic flaw in how Section 8 and Source of Income (SOI) protections work across the United States.

Right now, more states, counties, and cities are finally passing laws making it illegal for landlords to reject applicants just because they use a Section 8 voucher. But these laws completely ignore the biggest financial gatekeeper: the security deposit.

The entire federal mandate of a housing voucher is affordability—limiting a low-income tenant’s monthly housing cost to 30% of their adjusted income. Yet, when it comes to moving in, landlords can legally demand a security deposit based on the full, market-rate contract rent of the unit, not the tenant's actual income-based share.

When a one-bedroom apartment in cities like New York or San Francisco costs $4,000, a low-income Section 8 tenant must somehow pay that entire $4,000 upfront as a security deposit. Even if their monthly rent is safely capped at a few hundred dollars, this massive cash requirement completely locks them out of affordable housing.

SOI laws say a landlord can't charge voucher holders more than cash-paying tenants. But treating low-income families "equally" by demanding thousands of dollars upfront is a hollow victory. Telling a family their monthly rent is capped for affordability means absolutely nothing if they are completely priced out by a massive upfront deposit.

If a jurisdiction passes Source of Income protections, the law must also explicitly limit a voucher holder’s security deposit to match their actual 30% monthly rent portion. Until then, "affordable housing" protections are just an illusion for the millions who can't afford the entry fee.

We need to talk about how California’s security deposit laws completely undermine Section 8.

The entire point of a housing voucher is ensuring low-income tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent so housing stays affordable. But when it comes to moving in, landlords can legally charge a security deposit based on the full market rate rent of the unit—not the tenant's actual share.

If a market-rate apartment costs $3,000, a landlord can legally demand a $3,000 security deposit upfront. Even if the tenant’s actual income-based rent share is only $600, they still have to find a way to pull $3,000 out of thin air just to hand over the keys.

California passed AB 12 to cap security deposits at one month’s rent, which was a step in the right direction. But the state desperately needs a new law that explicitly limits a Section 8 tenant’s security deposit to match their 30% rent portion.

Source of income discrimination laws mean a landlord can't charge voucher holders more than regular tenants, but "equal treatment" in this case still leaves low-income families priced out of moving. Telling someone their rent is capped for affordability means absolutely nothing if they are gatekept by a massive upfront deposit they can't afford.

Has anyone went from working as an SSA to an EPR position at the EDD? My previous salary was in the range C as an SSA. Will my salary for EPR matches what I was making as an SSA range C? Also, I have taken more than a year off from working for the State. How will my salary be determined if there’s working gap?

Hi everyone. I am considering moving to Chicago or one of its suburbs from San Francisco. I am a 40 year old male, single, and work in social services here in SF. My base salary here about $130k a year. However, due to cost of living i cant afford to rent or buy. Any State or county workers here? How’s work life balance? How are the benefits? How satisfied are you with your government job? Are you able to save and buy a home with a 70-90k salary? What factors should I consider before moving? Please share any insights and tips. Thank you.

Is it normal to be working in a 9-5 job while transitioning from 4D to 5D? Am i supposed to quit my job and do my own business? How do I let things come flow to me whenever I want it without income, support and other resources? If I a currently unemployed, what do I need to do to keep myself stable and not worry about my rent and bills, etc? Or am I still living in 3D? Please advise.

Hey everyone, hoping someone currently working at DPH or familiar with the CCSF hiring process can shed some light on this timeline.

I applied for the 2910 Social Worker position and was placed on the eligible list back in April 2025

A recruiter reached out asking for my work verification this year in February 2026.

I haven't heard back until today (July 2026) asking me to take Supplemental Questionnaire Exam.

Has anyone had similar experience?

Does anyone know what the current timeline looks like from this point to an actual interview, or roughly how many vacancies DPH is actively looking to fill right now?

Appreciate any insight or advice!