Disability

[TexasBushwhacker]

25. Try getting a job when you are long term unemployed, disabled and over 50

When the economy is going well and there are plenty of jobs, qualified people with disabilities can find employers who are willing to hire them. When there are 3 applicants for every job available, not so much. I don't think it's fair to assume that every "buddy" with a little pain has applied. What has happened is that many people who were working while disabled lost their jobs and now can't find employers who will hire them. Employers aren't legally allowed to discriminate against people with disabilities, but they aren't required to choose them over someone who is able bodied either. In my case, I worked at in spite of my disability for 30 years and another 8 years part time. I'm pretty sure my disabled friend who worked for 30 years and is now living on $811 a month (plus $16 in food stamps!) and losing her home would work if she could. She was fired from her last job for having too many doctor appointments. I know living on less than half of what I made when I was working has been no cake walk either and I make too much to qualify for food stamps. If your disability makes it impossible to get hired, it means YOU CAN'T WORK, therefore applying for SSDI is justified.