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Disability

Rincewind

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1. I googled it,

Reply to ratchiweenie (Original post)

Sun Nov 10, 2024, 07:19 AM

Nov 2024

google says he can earn around $1600 a month before it effects his benefits. You might want to check the Social Security website and see what it says.

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My son who is on disability has a chance to get a job working with a friend. He was told by someone that after 8 hours [View all] ratchiweenie Nov 2024 OP

I googled it, Rincewind Nov 2024 #1

At some point, I think Trump will go after disability. They will reassess millions based on ability to work, and working Doodley Nov 2024 #2

Yes, we discussed this but he is willing to chance it and quit if he can't handle it. I'm not at all sure he can. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #9

I wouldn't risk it, especially with the new administration coming in. Meadowoak Nov 2024 #3

Do it off the books Bmoboy Nov 2024 #4

He doesn't want to do that. It would make him paranoid. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #7

I understand, and ... Bmoboy Nov 2024 #10

Depends on what kind of benefit he draws Puppyjive Nov 2024 #5

money ahead and the chance of a rewarding experience Shellback Squid Nov 2024 #6

Agreed. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #8

The best social program out there Puppyjive Nov 2024 #12

Red Book has your answers rokar Nov 2024 #11

Thank you. We will go read that. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #13