Re: Considering a job change $780

[Guest guest]

The dollar amount you are allowed to earn increased from $500 to $780 a month a

bit ago. It did used to be $500 a month- but it updated finally. Any penny

over $780 in a month counts towards that being one of your months of trialing

back to work.

I am with you- there is NO way I could go to work.....all I know is nursing and

I mean nursing home nursing.... there is NO way I could do it.

My husband is on soc sec disability for different illnesses and he can handle a

once a week paper route that takes him like 2 hours a week. Sad, he used to be a

high powered executive....but that was 15 years ago, now. <sigh> What a

dramatic change in lifestyle it bought.

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> I've heard that info before and can't find any reference to it anywhere. All

> I can find is that we can't be 'able to earn' more than $500 per month, and

> that we can't be employed at all. I know about the 'try to work' plan, but I

> already know it won't be possible for me to do it. Where can I find out

> about the $780?

>

> Dennis

>

> [ ] Re: Considering a job change

>

>

> >

> >

> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social security

> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and you

> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then you

> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to be

> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very careful

> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still retain

> > full disability benefits.

> >

> >

> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window in

> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it allows

> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> >> helps.

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> >> >

> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> >> > tried to go

> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> >> > considering

> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it is

> >> > getting

> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone else

> >> > given up

> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> >> > make out trying to work?

> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >> >

> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >

> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I think

> >> > > you owe

> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to know

> >> > that we

> >> > have options. At least check it out.

> >> > >

> >> > > Hugs,

> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> >> > > > into

> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation days,

> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take risks.

> >> > > > And

> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> >> > > > services)

> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's been

> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk about

> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think the

> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a lot

> >> > > > of

> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I found a

> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I did

> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> >> > > > current

> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then again,

> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it after

> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Sierra

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

The dollar amount you are allowed to earn increased from $500 to $780 a month a

bit ago. It did used to be $500 a month- but it updated finally. Any penny

over $780 in a month counts towards that being one of your months of trialing

back to work.

I am with you- there is NO way I could go to work.....all I know is nursing and

I mean nursing home nursing.... there is NO way I could do it.

My husband is on soc sec disability for different illnesses and he can handle a

once a week paper route that takes him like 2 hours a week. Sad, he used to be a

high powered executive....but that was 15 years ago, now. <sigh> What a

dramatic change in lifestyle it bought.

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> I've heard that info before and can't find any reference to it anywhere. All

> I can find is that we can't be 'able to earn' more than $500 per month, and

> that we can't be employed at all. I know about the 'try to work' plan, but I

> already know it won't be possible for me to do it. Where can I find out

> about the $780?

>

> Dennis

>

> [ ] Re: Considering a job change

>

>

> >

> >

> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social security

> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and you

> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then you

> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to be

> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very careful

> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still retain

> > full disability benefits.

> >

> >

> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window in

> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it allows

> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> >> helps.

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> >> >

> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> >> > tried to go

> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> >> > considering

> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it is

> >> > getting

> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone else

> >> > given up

> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> >> > make out trying to work?

> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >> >

> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >

> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I think

> >> > > you owe

> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to know

> >> > that we

> >> > have options. At least check it out.

> >> > >

> >> > > Hugs,

> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> >> > > > into

> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation days,

> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take risks.

> >> > > > And

> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> >> > > > services)

> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's been

> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk about

> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think the

> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a lot

> >> > > > of

> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I found a

> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I did

> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> >> > > > current

> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then again,

> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it after

> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Sierra

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

when you have a month where you make over $780 (or whatever the new dollar

amount might be) whether you call it an attempt to try working or not, it counts

as one of your 9 months of trying to go back to work....once you have 9 months

in of over that dollar amount- they can review your case and pull your benefits.

So long as you stay below the $780 per month for income (net) then you will not

lose your soc sec, under 780 a month is not considered gainful employment. and

over 780 is- and even if you are not in a formalized trial to go back to work,

those months will add up.

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> " You may have unlimited earnings during a trial work period of up to nine

> months (not necessarily in a row) and still receive full benefits "

>

> This statement tells me that I have to be in an attempt to return to work,

> not to just help make a living. Do I understand it wrong, or what? I could

> be a greeter at Wal Mart in that case...

>

> Dennis

>

> [ ] Re: Considering a job change

> >>

> >>

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social

> >> > security

> >> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> >> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and

> >> > you

> >> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then

> >> > you

> >> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to

> >> > be

> >> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very

> >> > careful

> >> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> >> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> >> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> >> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> >> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still

> >> > retain

> >> > full disability benefits.

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> >> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> >> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window

> >> >> in

> >> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> >> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> >> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it

> >> >> allows

> >> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> >> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> >> >> helps.

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> >> >> >

> >> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> >> >> > tried to go

> >> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> >> >> > considering

> >> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> >> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it

> >> >> > is

> >> >> > getting

> >> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone

> >> >> > else

> >> >> > given up

> >> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> >> >> > make out trying to work?

> >> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >> >> >

> >> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >> >

> >> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I

> >> >> > > think

> >> >> > > you owe

> >> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to

> >> >> > know

> >> >> > that we

> >> >> > have options. At least check it out.

> >> >> > >

> >> >> > > Hugs,

> >> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> >> >> > > > into

> >> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation

> >> >> > > > days,

> >> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take

> >> >> > > > risks.

> >> >> > > > And

> >> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> >> >> > > > services)

> >> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's

> >> >> > > > been

> >> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk

> >> >> > > > about

> >> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think

> >> >> > > > the

> >> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a

> >> >> > > > lot

> >> >> > > > of

> >> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I

> >> >> > > > found a

> >> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I

> >> >> > > > did

> >> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> >> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> >> >> > > > current

> >> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then

> >> >> > > > again,

> >> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it

> >> >> > > > after

> >> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > > Sierra

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

when you have a month where you make over $780 (or whatever the new dollar

amount might be) whether you call it an attempt to try working or not, it counts

as one of your 9 months of trying to go back to work....once you have 9 months

in of over that dollar amount- they can review your case and pull your benefits.

So long as you stay below the $780 per month for income (net) then you will not

lose your soc sec, under 780 a month is not considered gainful employment. and

over 780 is- and even if you are not in a formalized trial to go back to work,

those months will add up.

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> " You may have unlimited earnings during a trial work period of up to nine

> months (not necessarily in a row) and still receive full benefits "

>

> This statement tells me that I have to be in an attempt to return to work,

> not to just help make a living. Do I understand it wrong, or what? I could

> be a greeter at Wal Mart in that case...

>

> Dennis

>

> [ ] Re: Considering a job change

> >>

> >>

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social

> >> > security

> >> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> >> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and

> >> > you

> >> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then

> >> > you

> >> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to

> >> > be

> >> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very

> >> > careful

> >> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> >> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> >> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> >> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> >> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still

> >> > retain

> >> > full disability benefits.

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> >> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> >> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window

> >> >> in

> >> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> >> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> >> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it

> >> >> allows

> >> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> >> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> >> >> helps.

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> >> >> >

> >> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> >> >> > tried to go

> >> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> >> >> > considering

> >> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> >> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it

> >> >> > is

> >> >> > getting

> >> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone

> >> >> > else

> >> >> > given up

> >> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> >> >> > make out trying to work?

> >> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >> >> >

> >> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >> >

> >> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I

> >> >> > > think

> >> >> > > you owe

> >> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to

> >> >> > know

> >> >> > that we

> >> >> > have options. At least check it out.

> >> >> > >

> >> >> > > Hugs,

> >> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> >> >> > > > into

> >> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation

> >> >> > > > days,

> >> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take

> >> >> > > > risks.

> >> >> > > > And

> >> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> >> >> > > > services)

> >> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's

> >> >> > > > been

> >> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk

> >> >> > > > about

> >> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think

> >> >> > > > the

> >> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a

> >> >> > > > lot

> >> >> > > > of

> >> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I

> >> >> > > > found a

> >> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I

> >> >> > > > did

> >> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> >> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> >> >> > > > current

> >> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then

> >> >> > > > again,

> >> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it

> >> >> > > > after

> >> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > > Sierra

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

> >> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

" You may have unlimited earnings during a trial work period of up to nine

months (not necessarily in a row) and still receive full benefits "

This statement tells me that I have to be in an attempt to return to work,

not to just help make a living. Do I understand it wrong, or what? I could

be a greeter at Wal Mart in that case...

Dennis

[ ] Re: Considering a job change

>>

>>

>> >

>> >

>> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social

>> > security

>> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

>> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and

>> > you

>> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then

>> > you

>> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to

>> > be

>> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very

>> > careful

>> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

>> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

>> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

>> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

>> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still

>> > retain

>> > full disability benefits.

>> >

>> >

>> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

>> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

>> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

>> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window

>> >> in

>> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

>> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

>> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it

>> >> allows

>> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

>> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

>> >> helps.

>> >>

>> >>

>> >>

>> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

>> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

>> >> >

>> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

>> >> > tried to go

>> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

>> >> > considering

>> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

>> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it

>> >> > is

>> >> > getting

>> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone

>> >> > else

>> >> > given up

>> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

>> >> > make out trying to work?

>> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

>> >> >

>> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

>> >> >

>> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I

>> >> > > think

>> >> > > you owe

>> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to

>> >> > know

>> >> > that we

>> >> > have options. At least check it out.

>> >> > >

>> >> > > Hugs,

>> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

>> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

>> >> > > > into

>> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation

>> >> > > > days,

>> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take

>> >> > > > risks.

>> >> > > > And

>> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

>> >> > > > services)

>> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's

>> >> > > > been

>> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk

>> >> > > > about

>> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think

>> >> > > > the

>> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a

>> >> > > > lot

>> >> > > > of

>> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I

>> >> > > > found a

>> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I

>> >> > > > did

>> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

>> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

>> >> > > > current

>> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then

>> >> > > > again,

>> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it

>> >> > > > after

>> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > > Sierra

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

" You may have unlimited earnings during a trial work period of up to nine

months (not necessarily in a row) and still receive full benefits "

This statement tells me that I have to be in an attempt to return to work,

not to just help make a living. Do I understand it wrong, or what? I could

be a greeter at Wal Mart in that case...

Dennis

[ ] Re: Considering a job change

>>

>>

>> >

>> >

>> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social

>> > security

>> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

>> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and

>> > you

>> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then

>> > you

>> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to

>> > be

>> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very

>> > careful

>> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

>> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

>> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

>> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

>> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still

>> > retain

>> > full disability benefits.

>> >

>> >

>> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

>> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

>> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

>> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window

>> >> in

>> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

>> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

>> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it

>> >> allows

>> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

>> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

>> >> helps.

>> >>

>> >>

>> >>

>> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

>> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

>> >> >

>> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

>> >> > tried to go

>> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

>> >> > considering

>> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

>> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it

>> >> > is

>> >> > getting

>> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone

>> >> > else

>> >> > given up

>> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

>> >> > make out trying to work?

>> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

>> >> >

>> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

>> >> >

>> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I

>> >> > > think

>> >> > > you owe

>> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to

>> >> > know

>> >> > that we

>> >> > have options. At least check it out.

>> >> > >

>> >> > > Hugs,

>> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

>> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

>> >> > > > into

>> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation

>> >> > > > days,

>> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take

>> >> > > > risks.

>> >> > > > And

>> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

>> >> > > > services)

>> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's

>> >> > > > been

>> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk

>> >> > > > about

>> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think

>> >> > > > the

>> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a

>> >> > > > lot

>> >> > > > of

>> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I

>> >> > > > found a

>> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I

>> >> > > > did

>> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

>> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

>> >> > > > current

>> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then

>> >> > > > again,

>> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it

>> >> > > > after

>> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > > Sierra

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

>> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have a part time job (6 hours per week) and recently was offered a few more

hours per month so I called SS to make sure I wouldn't screw anything up. They

told me that they wouldn't even bother me for anything less than $560. per month

but any month over the $560. would be considered a trial work month (you are

entitled to 9 and they don't have to be concurrent) and then they do a review

and may stop your disability. You are allowed to make up to the $780 but

anything over $560 triggers a review and they can stop you social security if

they feel you are doing substantial work even if it is below the $780. amount.

When I went on the website, it definitely wasn't clear and looked like you could

make $780. with no problems but please be careful as that is not the way it is.

Call your local office and have them explain it-it took me three phone calls to

get someone who knew the rules and I am glad i did. The way they find out is

through your W-4 at the end of the year so just

because you don't hear from them doesn't mean you are okay. They only check at

the end of each year when your income is reported. I don't want to scare anyone

but the website is very hard to understand and i don't want anyone to jeopardize

their benefits like I almost did.

dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@...> wrote:

The dollar amount you are allowed to earn increased from $500 to $780 a month a

bit ago. It did used to be $500 a month- but it updated finally. Any penny

over $780 in a month counts towards that being one of your months of trialing

back to work.

I am with you- there is NO way I could go to work.....all I know is nursing and

I mean nursing home nursing.... there is NO way I could do it.

My husband is on soc sec disability for different illnesses and he can handle a

once a week paper route that takes him like 2 hours a week. Sad, he used to be a

high powered executive....but that was 15 years ago, now. <sigh> What a

dramatic change in lifestyle it bought.

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> I've heard that info before and can't find any reference to it anywhere. All

> I can find is that we can't be 'able to earn' more than $500 per month, and

> that we can't be employed at all. I know about the 'try to work' plan, but I

> already know it won't be possible for me to do it. Where can I find out

> about the $780?

>

> Dennis

>

> [ ] Re: Considering a job change

>

>

> >

> >

> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social security

> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and you

> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then you

> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to be

> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very careful

> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still retain

> > full disability benefits.

> >

> >

> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window in

> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it allows

> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> >> helps.

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> >> >

> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> >> > tried to go

> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> >> > considering

> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it is

> >> > getting

> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone else

> >> > given up

> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> >> > make out trying to work?

> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >> >

> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >

> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I think

> >> > > you owe

> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to know

> >> > that we

> >> > have options. At least check it out.

> >> > >

> >> > > Hugs,

> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> >> > > > into

> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation days,

> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take risks.

> >> > > > And

> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> >> > > > services)

> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's been

> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk about

> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think the

> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a lot

> >> > > > of

> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I found a

> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I did

> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> >> > > > current

> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then again,

> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it after

> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Sierra

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have a part time job (6 hours per week) and recently was offered a few more

hours per month so I called SS to make sure I wouldn't screw anything up. They

told me that they wouldn't even bother me for anything less than $560. per month

but any month over the $560. would be considered a trial work month (you are

entitled to 9 and they don't have to be concurrent) and then they do a review

and may stop your disability. You are allowed to make up to the $780 but

anything over $560 triggers a review and they can stop you social security if

they feel you are doing substantial work even if it is below the $780. amount.

When I went on the website, it definitely wasn't clear and looked like you could

make $780. with no problems but please be careful as that is not the way it is.

Call your local office and have them explain it-it took me three phone calls to

get someone who knew the rules and I am glad i did. The way they find out is

through your W-4 at the end of the year so just

because you don't hear from them doesn't mean you are okay. They only check at

the end of each year when your income is reported. I don't want to scare anyone

but the website is very hard to understand and i don't want anyone to jeopardize

their benefits like I almost did.

dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@...> wrote:

The dollar amount you are allowed to earn increased from $500 to $780 a month a

bit ago. It did used to be $500 a month- but it updated finally. Any penny

over $780 in a month counts towards that being one of your months of trialing

back to work.

I am with you- there is NO way I could go to work.....all I know is nursing and

I mean nursing home nursing.... there is NO way I could do it.

My husband is on soc sec disability for different illnesses and he can handle a

once a week paper route that takes him like 2 hours a week. Sad, he used to be a

high powered executive....but that was 15 years ago, now. <sigh> What a

dramatic change in lifestyle it bought.

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> I've heard that info before and can't find any reference to it anywhere. All

> I can find is that we can't be 'able to earn' more than $500 per month, and

> that we can't be employed at all. I know about the 'try to work' plan, but I

> already know it won't be possible for me to do it. Where can I find out

> about the $780?

>

> Dennis

>

> [ ] Re: Considering a job change

>

>

> >

> >

> > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social security

> > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and you

> > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then you

> > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to be

> > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very careful

> > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still retain

> > full disability benefits.

> >

> >

> > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window in

> >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it allows

> >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> >> helps.

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> >> >

> >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> >> > tried to go

> >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> >> > considering

> >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it is

> >> > getting

> >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone else

> >> > given up

> >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> >> > make out trying to work?

> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >> >

> >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> >> >

> >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I think

> >> > > you owe

> >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to know

> >> > that we

> >> > have options. At least check it out.

> >> > >

> >> > > Hugs,

> >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> >> > > > into

> >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation days,

> >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take risks.

> >> > > > And

> >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> >> > > > services)

> >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's been

> >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk about

> >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think the

> >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a lot

> >> > > > of

> >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I found a

> >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I did

> >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> >> > > > current

> >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then again,

> >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it after

> >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> >> > > >

> >> > > > Sierra

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

> >> > > >

[Guest guest]

Definetly always get someone in person to confirm information. My husband has

been on disability since 1990. He has been delivering newspapers for 7-8 years

now, once a week..He gets $200 every 2 weeks, so every once in awhile he gets

$600 in one month, BUT social security decided it was NOT " gainful " employment.

So- they have never counted any of his $600 months towards return to work.

My person in our social security office told me I could make up to $780 before

it would trigger things for me. No chance of me trying, tho- I could not

handle it at all.

It is a remote possibility different states might have different guidelines.

They do for SSI for kids. Maybe they do for disability for adults, too.

- In , " M. " <neproper@y...> wrote:

> Hi,

> I have a part time job (6 hours per week) and recently was offered a few more

hours per month so I called SS to make sure I wouldn't screw anything up. They

told me that they wouldn't even bother me for anything less than $560. per month

but any month over the $560. would be considered a trial work month (you are

entitled to 9 and they don't have to be concurrent) and then they do a review

and may stop your disability. You are allowed to make up to the $780 but

anything over $560 triggers a review and they can stop you social security if

they feel you are doing substantial work even if it is below the $780. amount.

When I went on the website, it definitely wasn't clear and looked like you could

make $780. with no problems but please be careful as that is not the way it is.

Call your local office and have them explain it-it took me three phone calls to

get someone who knew the rules and I am glad i did. The way they find out is

through your W-4 at the end of the year so just

> because you don't hear from them doesn't mean you are okay. They only check

at the end of each year when your income is reported. I don't want to scare

anyone but the website is very hard to understand and i don't want anyone to

jeopardize their benefits like I almost did.

>

>

> dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@w...> wrote:

>

>

> The dollar amount you are allowed to earn increased from $500 to $780 a month

a bit ago. It did used to be $500 a month- but it updated finally. Any penny

over $780 in a month counts towards that being one of your months of trialing

back to work.

> I am with you- there is NO way I could go to work.....all I know is nursing

and I mean nursing home nursing.... there is NO way I could do it.

> My husband is on soc sec disability for different illnesses and he can handle

a once a week paper route that takes him like 2 hours a week. Sad, he used to be

a high powered executive....but that was 15 years ago, now. <sigh> What a

dramatic change in lifestyle it bought.

>

>

>

> - In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> > I've heard that info before and can't find any reference to it anywhere. All

> > I can find is that we can't be 'able to earn' more than $500 per month, and

> > that we can't be employed at all. I know about the 'try to work' plan, but I

> > already know it won't be possible for me to do it. Where can I find out

> > about the $780?

> >

> > Dennis

> >

> > [ ] Re: Considering a job change

> >

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social security

> > > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> > > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and you

> > > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then you

> > > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to be

> > > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very careful

> > > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> > > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> > > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> > > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> > > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still retain

> > > full disability benefits.

> > >

> > >

> > > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> > >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> > >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> > >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window in

> > >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> > >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> > >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it allows

> > >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> > >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> > >> helps.

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> > >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> > >> >

> > >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> > >> > tried to go

> > >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> > >> > considering

> > >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> > >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it is

> > >> > getting

> > >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone else

> > >> > given up

> > >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> > >> > make out trying to work?

> > >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> > >> >

> > >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> > >> >

> > >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I think

> > >> > > you owe

> > >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to know

> > >> > that we

> > >> > have options. At least check it out.

> > >> > >

> > >> > > Hugs,

> > >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> > >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> > >> > > > into

> > >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation days,

> > >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take risks.

> > >> > > > And

> > >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> > >> > > > services)

> > >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's been

> > >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk about

> > >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think the

> > >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a lot

> > >> > > > of

> > >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I found a

> > >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I did

> > >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> > >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> > >> > > > current

> > >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then again,

> > >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it after

> > >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > > Sierra

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

[Guest guest]

Definetly always get someone in person to confirm information. My husband has

been on disability since 1990. He has been delivering newspapers for 7-8 years

now, once a week..He gets $200 every 2 weeks, so every once in awhile he gets

$600 in one month, BUT social security decided it was NOT " gainful " employment.

So- they have never counted any of his $600 months towards return to work.

My person in our social security office told me I could make up to $780 before

it would trigger things for me. No chance of me trying, tho- I could not

handle it at all.

It is a remote possibility different states might have different guidelines.

They do for SSI for kids. Maybe they do for disability for adults, too.

- In , " M. " <neproper@y...> wrote:

> Hi,

> I have a part time job (6 hours per week) and recently was offered a few more

hours per month so I called SS to make sure I wouldn't screw anything up. They

told me that they wouldn't even bother me for anything less than $560. per month

but any month over the $560. would be considered a trial work month (you are

entitled to 9 and they don't have to be concurrent) and then they do a review

and may stop your disability. You are allowed to make up to the $780 but

anything over $560 triggers a review and they can stop you social security if

they feel you are doing substantial work even if it is below the $780. amount.

When I went on the website, it definitely wasn't clear and looked like you could

make $780. with no problems but please be careful as that is not the way it is.

Call your local office and have them explain it-it took me three phone calls to

get someone who knew the rules and I am glad i did. The way they find out is

through your W-4 at the end of the year so just

> because you don't hear from them doesn't mean you are okay. They only check

at the end of each year when your income is reported. I don't want to scare

anyone but the website is very hard to understand and i don't want anyone to

jeopardize their benefits like I almost did.

>

>

> dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@w...> wrote:

>

>

> The dollar amount you are allowed to earn increased from $500 to $780 a month

a bit ago. It did used to be $500 a month- but it updated finally. Any penny

over $780 in a month counts towards that being one of your months of trialing

back to work.

> I am with you- there is NO way I could go to work.....all I know is nursing

and I mean nursing home nursing.... there is NO way I could do it.

> My husband is on soc sec disability for different illnesses and he can handle

a once a week paper route that takes him like 2 hours a week. Sad, he used to be

a high powered executive....but that was 15 years ago, now. <sigh> What a

dramatic change in lifestyle it bought.

>

>

>

> - In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

> > I've heard that info before and can't find any reference to it anywhere. All

> > I can find is that we can't be 'able to earn' more than $500 per month, and

> > that we can't be employed at all. I know about the 'try to work' plan, but I

> > already know it won't be possible for me to do it. Where can I find out

> > about the $780?

> >

> > Dennis

> >

> > [ ] Re: Considering a job change

> >

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > did you know you can also work and continue to keep your social security

> > > disability so long as you earn less than $780 a month?

> > > If you make more than $780 in any month- they count those months, and you

> > > get I think 9 of those months where you earn more than $780 and then you

> > > can lose your social security. Bummer is those months do not have to be

> > > consecutive. My husband delivers newspapers and he has to be very careful

> > > to never run any routes for sick co deliverers, no matter how " good " he

> > > feels, becuz he already has 6 months in of trial work.

> > > There are pamplhlets at social security and on their website that can

> > > explain this better. But I know you can work so long as you make less

> > > than $780 (and that is GROSS, not NET so watch carefully) and still retain

> > > full disability benefits.

> > >

> > >

> > > - In , k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> > >> You won't be giving up the benefits - if social security disability-

> > >> completely. There is an allowable " window " in which you can attempt to

> > >> work - to see if you can. Social Security Disability put that window in

> > >> to encourage people to work. I think it is a nine month trial period.

> > >> Should check with Social Security people. Also many states have a

> > >> rehabilitative service- which allows for retraining and I think it allows

> > >> for some type of state medical insurance during the retraining.

> > >> In Michigan it is Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS). Hope that

> > >> helps.

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> -------------- Original message ----------------------

> > >> From: Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@e...>

> > >> >

> > >> > I was just wondering if anyone has given up disability insurance and

> > >> > tried to go

> > >> > back to work? Financially I am in not such a good place and I am

> > >> > considering

> > >> > trying to go back to work. Of course

> > >> > I will lose my social security benefits, including medical. But it is

> > >> > getting

> > >> > so hard money wise that I have to consider doing this. Has anyone else

> > >> > given up

> > >> > their benefits? If so how did you

> > >> > make out trying to work?

> > >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> > >> >

> > >> > k.j.choate@a... wrote:

> > >> >

> > >> > > Sierra- I work in a social services/legal services program. I think

> > >> > > you owe

> > >> > yourself to look into the new position. I think it is important to know

> > >> > that we

> > >> > have options. At least check it out.

> > >> > >

> > >> > > Hugs,

> > >> > > -------------- Original message ----------------------

> > >> > > From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@y...>

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > > Changing jobs is definitely more difficult after having settled

> > >> > > > into

> > >> > > > a place for 6 years and racked up lots of sick time, vacation days,

> > >> > > > and caring relationships. With RA, it feels harder to take risks.

> > >> > > > And

> > >> > > > yet, I feel drawn to try something else. My job (in social

> > >> > > > services)

> > >> > > > is stressful. There are some big challenges ahead, and there's been

> > >> > > > lots of turnover. I've even heard the executive director talk about

> > >> > > > leaving. The near future does not look bright at all. I think the

> > >> > > > stress has a role in my fatigue. I work part-time, but have a lot

> > >> > > > of

> > >> > > > responsibility (with more coming); I've been wondering if I found a

> > >> > > > full-time job with less stress, would there be less fatigue? I did

> > >> > > > see an interesting job advertised today that I've been thinking

> > >> > > > about, but I sort of feel trapped by the good benefits of my

> > >> > > > current

> > >> > > > job and concern about taking a risk and regretting it. Then again,

> > >> > > > nothing is lost by applying, interviewing, and considering it after

> > >> > > > I've gained more information, right?

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > > Any stories to share about changing jobs with RA?

> > >> > > >

> > >> > > > Sierra

> > >> > > >

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