and now, the randomness of it all!
Sep. 7th, 2006 11:50 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
hollybrookeSo I get these mailings from the Social Security Administration since I tried applying for SS a couple of years ago. I don't pay much attention to them normally since I was denied anything, but this one was of interest.
Now, keep in mind that I am currently twenty-five years of age. I'll be twenty-six in December:
To get retirement benefits, I need 40 credits of work. So far, my record shows that I have 34 credits at this time, including assumed credits for last year and this year if I continue to work.
Disability-wise, I have earned enough credits to qualify for benefits. If some freak accident happened right now...my payment (according to this report) would be about $574 a month. If I died (this year, to be specific), I have enough credits for my family to receive survivors benefits. If I had kids, my kids would get $524 a month, my husband (if I were married) who is caring for my child would get $524 a month, my presumed husband @ retirement age would get $698 a month, and my total family benefits cannot be more than $1,048 a month.
Really interesting to know.
*tangent* Got my paycheck & since I'm going to be closing out my checking/savings with DSB, I just cashed it yesterday. During the gap in between my classes, I went shopping. Ended up getting new shoes (which I needed really badly...all I have now are sneakers that are falling apart, dressy shoes, & sandals), a new shirt and a new bookbag. Plus, I went to Spencer's and splurged. Got two new belly-button rings, a new necklace, a birthday present for a friend and poster mounts (since Spencer Gifts is the only place I know that has these...thanks, Jan). Also got my books for political science.
*tangent* Speaking of political science...I have a feeling my professor singles me out because I'm the only one in the class that's in senior standing, and he says I should've taken the classes sooner. And I agree with him, I probably should have taken the class sooner. And not only am I the only senior in the class, I'm twenty-five and a senior. Doesn't look good on me. However, I'm not a poli-sci/criminal justice major, I'm an English major. The main reason I'm taking the class is for the science requirement. However, to be quite honest, I do feel that I am very uninformed about the US government, & a class like this can clarify a lot of things for me.
*tangent* I'm actually pretty proud of myself. Our store rankings came in on Tuesday, & Patti had us look at them & sign them before we picked up our checks. Apparently, I'm #1 in our disctrict. Sounds good, but to be honest, it could be better. Sales for movie passes and rewards memberships have been down for a while, so I'm not all THAT proud of myself, but still...it's a small accomplishment.
Now, keep in mind that I am currently twenty-five years of age. I'll be twenty-six in December:
To get retirement benefits, I need 40 credits of work. So far, my record shows that I have 34 credits at this time, including assumed credits for last year and this year if I continue to work.
Disability-wise, I have earned enough credits to qualify for benefits. If some freak accident happened right now...my payment (according to this report) would be about $574 a month. If I died (this year, to be specific), I have enough credits for my family to receive survivors benefits. If I had kids, my kids would get $524 a month, my husband (if I were married) who is caring for my child would get $524 a month, my presumed husband @ retirement age would get $698 a month, and my total family benefits cannot be more than $1,048 a month.
Really interesting to know.
*tangent* Got my paycheck & since I'm going to be closing out my checking/savings with DSB, I just cashed it yesterday. During the gap in between my classes, I went shopping. Ended up getting new shoes (which I needed really badly...all I have now are sneakers that are falling apart, dressy shoes, & sandals), a new shirt and a new bookbag. Plus, I went to Spencer's and splurged. Got two new belly-button rings, a new necklace, a birthday present for a friend and poster mounts (since Spencer Gifts is the only place I know that has these...thanks, Jan). Also got my books for political science.
*tangent* Speaking of political science...I have a feeling my professor singles me out because I'm the only one in the class that's in senior standing, and he says I should've taken the classes sooner. And I agree with him, I probably should have taken the class sooner. And not only am I the only senior in the class, I'm twenty-five and a senior. Doesn't look good on me. However, I'm not a poli-sci/criminal justice major, I'm an English major. The main reason I'm taking the class is for the science requirement. However, to be quite honest, I do feel that I am very uninformed about the US government, & a class like this can clarify a lot of things for me.
*tangent* I'm actually pretty proud of myself. Our store rankings came in on Tuesday, & Patti had us look at them & sign them before we picked up our checks. Apparently, I'm #1 in our disctrict. Sounds good, but to be honest, it could be better. Sales for movie passes and rewards memberships have been down for a while, so I'm not all THAT proud of myself, but still...it's a small accomplishment.
