I am a recipient of social security disability benefits.?

Question

I am wanting to return to work and have contacted several local, state and federal agencies for assitance in obtaining employment.
Having a disability, and retuning to the work force after a 10 year absence creates some unsual circumstances most job seekers don't have to face.
After my contact with these government agencies I was left with little or no assitance in finding a "career" oreintated position. I even contacted the "ticket-to-work" program that is endorsed by the Social Security Administration itself. I was told that very few disabled citizens looking to return to work are offered more than minimum wages positions. I have a house payment and other expenses and minimum wage won't support that. I'm not asking for a $50K salary, but one that I can pay my bills with.
Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I am pretty much faced with the same situation. I have been denied SSI and SSD. I have reapplied for it. I too have a physical disablity that is preventing me from doing a job. I really don't have any answers for you. I have applied from everything from being a walmart greeter to a receptionist. I can not do any job where any walking or standing or climbing stairs is involved as I do not have the use of one leg and can not stand, or walk without the assistance of bilateral forearm crutches. I have been turned down for everything but to prove it is because of the disability is impossible unless they specifically say it is. I can only suggest you volunteer someplace to see if you can actually do the work. I would also keep bugging soc. sec. to get you the help that you are requesting. Don't leave until you get to talk to a person.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First of all, you still get your SS check for 6 months after you return to work, no matter how much you make. So a minimum wage job plus your check would be decent.

Another thing you can do is see what the "ceiling" is on your income and still have full SS benefits. If it's $800 a month, take a part time job making that or less, and you still get what you have now. Then if the job is what you want and there's a promotion and a raise involved, you can go to work full time at considerably more than min wage.

Another option is a tipped position. Tips are not reported in full (even tho the govt is trying to figure out how to make people do it) because alot of it is in cash. You can receive a low salary and make decent tips and keep your SS benefits until such time as the company offers you a good salaried position.


EDIT: do not do that cashcrate thing.

Answer 4

What is it that you do? or that you did to make $50k? That bit of info would really help here.

Go "work" for free in your desired field. You know... intership. Get back into it, and see if you can handle the stress, etc. This will also "work harden" you so another employer won't have to pay for that part of your rehab.

After you've done the internship, and have people who can swear that you can do the work, then you've got some current credentials to look for a job. You will also know if you should keep going, or whether your disability will "kick in" again.

Finally, we've got something called "Goodwill Industries" here that specializes in people going back to work from disabilities. Even if you don't like their jobs (mostly light industrial here) you can pick their brains about how you can get back to your old job level.

Answer 5

Try getting a job at a local retail store such as Target, Walmart, Wallgreens, etc as a start. This would be a good way for you to re enter the workforce, plus it requires little experience. During the holidays, retail stores are always looking for seasonal help and eventually may become permanent employees.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

look in the want ads or go to the unemployment office. if you cant get a job because of a disability then you may have a law suit in your hands for discrimination