So, a moment to spit some hot fire of truth. For reasons that some know and some dont... I am under an SSI claim for a mental condition that I have that makes it difficult to sustain employment. I have had over 200 jobs in my life since I was 16yrs old. The longest being 5 months. I love to work and I always strive for 110% in anything that I do. Most of my previous employers would still offer good references of my performance. Being 41, I fear being 51 and job jumping. As you get older it is harder to win over an interview. I have seen it happen. So, as a safety net, I have applied and retained representation for SSI so that I can continue my VERY expensive treatment and have a safety net In an attempt to NOT live on SSI, I have dove into writing. It has been a passion of mine for years. I am pretty good at it. However, being a profession of entertainment... This will not be easy. It is a profession where I dont have to punch a time clock, so, if I have a depressed or manic state happening... I just take care of myself and not lose a job. I only felt compelled to put this out there for 2 reasons. 1. I am always on the lookout for people stuck in a condition that they dont know what is wrong.. and I use myself as an example for them to relate to and reach out. 2. While I am writing, I leave my facebook open and Im certain many of you wonder how I can have the time. A job DISQUALIFIES you for SSI. Some of you will judge. Thats ok. Judge away. If you dont have what I have, you cant fathom the difficulties, embarrassments, and frustrations. I have paid into it all my life. I am not going to be ashamed of it.
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:02:16 +0000