Angela
Posted By: MQr on 2005-09-08
In Reply to: A WORD FROM THE WISE!! - ANGELA LEE
Just do not feel down about filing for disability, you have paid into it for years and at times, it's all you have to fall back on. Think of your kids. That's when I had to swallow my pride.
Make sure you do not try to do it on your own, it won't happen. Hire an experienced Dis. lawyer and let them do the paperwork. The SSA pays them and you do not need to put anything up front, they take what the SSA pays. SSA sets up filing for dis so that you automatically get turned down, so again, let the atty handle it.
Who knows, you may find the right cure with your back that makes your life more functional and may not have to stay on disability, but it's there for you if you need it.
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I faced a very similar situation 10 years ago. Worked full time in medical offices all my life, then got hit with a rare disease causing me to have to *retire* at an early age with a young child. Because of chemo and inability to sit for long, I felt helpless but then I did file for disability and was awarded at a very young age. They helped me get set up and now I work 10-15 hours a week doing MT. It keeps me from feeling totally useless & provides a little bit of extra money to pay bills.
Keep the faith Angela, it can be done. Also, a lot of your state unemployment agencies have back to work programs that can accomadate people with disabilities.
Angela
I used to do that with a company here in Portland. But I still raised my rates when it became necessary. It was a little hard to do but I did it. As an IC you can do it but then you do worry about them finding someone else. But if you have been there for two years and sounds like you know her, tell her that you need an increase even 1/2 cent per line would be nice.
Angela, you go for it!!!! You're only as old
The medical field is ALWAYS in dire need of nurses! Jobs are readily available. You have at least 20 years of "working" in you. GO FOR IT!! Good luck!!
Angela -- are you employee or IC
If you are doing the pick up of the tapes and deliverng back the finished documents you need to start charging more with the price of gas. If you are an IC you can raise your rates and tell them it is due to the high price of the gas, if you are an employee then you should be getting a pick up and delivery reimbursement or at least charging them the mileage if not you are deducting the mileage on her taxes if not getting paid for your mileage. Anyway, ask for a raise what do you have to lose. Good luck.
Sorry Angela. I had missed this question..this is what I do.
I usually work like a dog before I go so I can afford to take the day off to get to where I'm going. Then, I get set up once I get there. As I stated before, yes I do work a lot and while on vacation and people ask me what's the point but you can have the best of both worlds..I can sit out on the balcony of our condo in Hawaii with the most gorgeous view and type away. It's very motivating..We have red cardinals that fly onto the banister while I work etc. I am a self-professed workaholic, but I put on limits. I work as long as I want on vacation, log on, take the kids to the beach, go sight seeing etc..and work when I want. We try to go to Florida once a year but I recommend going in the spring or late fall. Other than that, it's hurricane season, hot and humid. I do my research whenever I am going to check out the hotel's internet status. Most will offer free, but in Vegas, they charge a certain fee, around $10, for 24 hours of service. I have a very small desktop and flat screen that I bubble wrap and take or I use my laptop. Whatever my software allows. I will never allow a job to tie me down again!!! Let me know if I can answer anything else.
Angela, dont feel so bad..We have kids spread out from 25 down to 8 and they all LOVE Vegas. In fact
We take him to the M and M factory and there are a lot of different things for kids..He especially likes the swimming pools. Our teenagers love the malls/shopping and our 25-year-old goes with us to Nascar..So pack them kiddies up and head to vacation. You'd be surpised how much fun you could have. One year we took 4 of our kids for Christmas..it was strange without the snow but they really had a great time as Vegas goes all out as only Vegas could in Christmas style..lots of decorations, shows etc..
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