Offered a job but my hearing is less than a month away - Disabilities Message Board

happygirl440 · 08-20-2009, 06:22 AM

Good Morning,

I have my hearing in less than a month.
I have been offered a part time job working about 15 hours a week.
They offered to accommodate all of my needs. It pays minimum wage.
Not sure if I should take it or wait for my hearing to be over with.

Cindy

Executor · 08-20-2009, 07:18 AM

You're this close, I would wait until the hearing is over with. You can always work under the "ticket to work program" while on SSD. At 15 hours per week making minimum wage, I doubt seriously that you'd come anywhere close to the amt required to lose your SSD. Thus, you could potentially have both.

Best of luck at your hearing.

Regards,

Ex

Jem58 · 08-20-2009, 01:00 PM

I wouldn't take any chances, and I'd wait it out myself. Good luck at your hearing. I had mine three weeks ago. I stressed for months about it, and it was over fast and wasn't bad at all.

gayle4102 · 08-20-2009, 03:37 PM

I wouldn't take any chances either. The outcome of your hearing is too important. My hearing was two months ago, and there is a good chance you will be asked very detailed questions about your job history. If you are working part time, the judge just might decide if you can work part time, you should be able to work full time too.

armyofone0508 · 08-21-2009, 10:33 AM

It looks better if you're attempting to work. I was working 15 hours a week at my job when they awarded me. and I was awarded in under 3 months. so...just saying...