I'm a 37 y/o, single mom. I have my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work, working for 10 years in the field, and $60,000 in student loans, I was fired from my last position b/c it "wasn't a good fit." I am considering getting my RN, I have a GI Bill and could probably work for a hospital to offset the rest of the cost of school and any living expenses.
I have never really liked Social Work, not the job, not coworkers, and sometimes no clients (yes, i realize this influenced the termination). I'm afraid that if i spend the time and money to get a nursing degree I'll be in the same boat. I
'm very creative and social. Blood doesn't bother me. So... my question is: has anyone experienced this conundrum?
If so what was your decision and how did it work out?
Time with my son and the ability to provide for him are my priorities, as well as, job satisfaction. Thanks!
Social Work to Nursing?
Social work to nursing = good fit. You have experience in client advocacy which is a HUGE part of nursing. In fact, that is something that takes longer to develop than the good sense to pass meds correctly. You will incur some more education debt, BUT....what with the current nursing shortage hospitals are offering big money in bonuses, loan forgiveness money and all types of incentives for new nurses.
I say, DO IT!
Reply:I live in the UK and although our education systems will be different, being a Social Worker will not.
I too trained as a SW and hated every minute of it from the petty rules, political correctness, lazy co-workers who took a day off if they broke their nail, to the ungrateful clients who know their "rights", but none of their responsibilities.
Here in the UK, you could do voluntary work in a hospital to see if it is the career you want, or even work as a, we call them "auxiliary nurses" ( the unqualified nurse who does all the work!).
Try it. I'm sure with your qualifications they will bite your hand off. You will be able to bring valuable experience to the role. And if they can't appreciate you in the US, move to Blighty, the weather ain't brilliant in the winter, but you'll never see a finer view than an English meadow on a summers day.
Reply:If the hospital setting appeals to you, have you tried seeking a position in the hospital as a social worker? a nursing home? Consider other possibilities with your current degree before giving up!
Nursing is a wonderful profession for those who are hard workers, dedicated, and who are patient enough to help others. If you are having trouble getting along with co-workers and caring about your clients, this may not be a good "fit" for you either.
Try seeking out a career counselor to help you with your decision. You could possibly talk to friends, or even your previous employer to see if they have suggestions for you, as well.
Reply:I have totally been in your place...although while I was going to psych tech school, then transferred nursing, I DISCOVERED I was not enjoying the politics, protocol, or health risks. I know what it's like to want more out of life, and to love getting up in the morning, and justifying putting my son in daycare.
Consider becoming a hairstylist. SOCIALIZE all day, express yourself creatively, and lastly a can have a flexible schedule to be a mother to your son. You can work as much as you want and earn a TON or just do it for kicks in the evening after you've been a dron all day as a social worker.
The education is fast (1600 hrs) 12 months usually, cost about $400.00 a semester.
Best wishes, check out local community colleges if they offer Cosmetology.
Reply:If I were you - serious debt, single mom, etc., I think I would look for something where I could use the degrees I have. If you didn't like your social work clients, you will probably like sick people even less.
You could look into the administrative part of social work. You could look at federal or state agencies where a social work degree would be very beneficial (the federal Department of Health and Human Services, for example, hires many social workers.) Since you have practical experience, you would probably qualify for a program or management analyst positions. Some of these positions pay $60,000 - 90,000 yearly.
Also, one benefit of working for some federal agencies is if you agree to work for at least three years, they will pay off your student loans, up to about $10,000 per year. You would have to check with the particular agency for more details.
You may just be suited more to more administrative-type functions. Going into more debt doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Good luck.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Social anxiety??
can anti-social lead to social anxiety?
when i went to a place that is unfamiliar or my church.i will feel abit anxious becos i fear of being judged and critise by others...when i was a sec 2,alot of my classmates hate because they judged my looks and my expression..slowly,i felt anxious when i talk to those unfamiliar people and my church friend and start perspiring non-stop..was it a social anxiety
Social anxiety??
Well, being anti-social is actually not what you are describing. It's a disorder that most people mistake for being afraid of social situations. It actually means being against society and having animosity towards authority, lack of compassion, etc.
Anyway, you probably do have a social phobia and a lot of anxiety. It's a pretty common thing; I'm that way too. We all care about what others think, and it's a lot worse when you have very little self-esteem.
Maybe you can look into counseling; therapists can help you learn to better handle social situations and also teach you skills to communicate more effectively. There are also books and websites. Try looking them up.
Good luck:)
Reply:Social anxiety can cause these feelings.
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried meds, individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.
Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.
Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.
The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.
Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!
Reply:I suffer from social anxiety, and was diagnosed with it by a psychiatrist after taking some simple fill in the blank type assessments.
Turns out that I have suffered from this since I was a child, and everyone thought that I was shy. One of the differences in being shy and having a social phobia, is that being shy...you just have a problem warming up to strangers.
People that suffer from social phobias actually suffer from physical symptoms, such as sweating, racing heart, nervousness or tremors, even ringing of the ears. In the past, I have almost passed out from the anticipation of having to get up in class to make a presentation.
If you suffer from the physical symptoms, you may have it. However, the only way to know is to see a mental health professional, that will have you to take some simple assessments that will help make the determination.
Good luck to ya!
Reply:I think you have social anxiety.
You are very self conscious when people look at you, you think they are judging you - some may be but thats thier problem- not yours.
Darl please get help whilst you still can. Don't let it go unresolved.
When I first recognised it, I was 11yo. it has in the past effected every part of my life. .....to being a prisoner in my own room at 28y/o.
I sought medical help from a good doctor %26amp; a church of non-denominational. Please know that not every one will understand your anxiety, please choose those whom you tell very wisely as not everyone will understand.
From one recovering sufferer to another, God bless %26amp; help you!
Please contact me if you wish %26amp; we can talk in more detail..
Reply:Sounds like you are just shy. Try talking to just one person at a time or confiding in someone about this. I'm sure you will be feeling better and more confident soon, especially as you grow up. Take care and be happy for who you are, everyone is special in their own way.
when i went to a place that is unfamiliar or my church.i will feel abit anxious becos i fear of being judged and critise by others...when i was a sec 2,alot of my classmates hate because they judged my looks and my expression..slowly,i felt anxious when i talk to those unfamiliar people and my church friend and start perspiring non-stop..was it a social anxiety
Social anxiety??
Well, being anti-social is actually not what you are describing. It's a disorder that most people mistake for being afraid of social situations. It actually means being against society and having animosity towards authority, lack of compassion, etc.
Anyway, you probably do have a social phobia and a lot of anxiety. It's a pretty common thing; I'm that way too. We all care about what others think, and it's a lot worse when you have very little self-esteem.
Maybe you can look into counseling; therapists can help you learn to better handle social situations and also teach you skills to communicate more effectively. There are also books and websites. Try looking them up.
Good luck:)
Reply:Social anxiety can cause these feelings.
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried meds, individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.
Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.
Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.
The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.
Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!
Reply:I suffer from social anxiety, and was diagnosed with it by a psychiatrist after taking some simple fill in the blank type assessments.
Turns out that I have suffered from this since I was a child, and everyone thought that I was shy. One of the differences in being shy and having a social phobia, is that being shy...you just have a problem warming up to strangers.
People that suffer from social phobias actually suffer from physical symptoms, such as sweating, racing heart, nervousness or tremors, even ringing of the ears. In the past, I have almost passed out from the anticipation of having to get up in class to make a presentation.
If you suffer from the physical symptoms, you may have it. However, the only way to know is to see a mental health professional, that will have you to take some simple assessments that will help make the determination.
Good luck to ya!
Reply:I think you have social anxiety.
You are very self conscious when people look at you, you think they are judging you - some may be but thats thier problem- not yours.
Darl please get help whilst you still can. Don't let it go unresolved.
When I first recognised it, I was 11yo. it has in the past effected every part of my life. .....to being a prisoner in my own room at 28y/o.
I sought medical help from a good doctor %26amp; a church of non-denominational. Please know that not every one will understand your anxiety, please choose those whom you tell very wisely as not everyone will understand.
From one recovering sufferer to another, God bless %26amp; help you!
Please contact me if you wish %26amp; we can talk in more detail..
Reply:Sounds like you are just shy. Try talking to just one person at a time or confiding in someone about this. I'm sure you will be feeling better and more confident soon, especially as you grow up. Take care and be happy for who you are, everyone is special in their own way.
What's the best social worker qualification?
i live in australia and plan to study to obtain a degree in social work. there are many different degree to choose from. They are:
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)
Bachelor of Social Science
which one will give me greater recognition, pay and job opportunity?
-thanks
What's the best social worker qualification?
Well the best social worker qualification is really the Master of social work (MSW)
Now the BSS is NOT a social work qualification. Only the BSW and the BSW/SP are social work qualifications.
Both are equally respectable. However two is usually better than one in giving you more options. The social planning will open up more jobs in the area of policy, so if this is an interest of yours then I would go for that optoin. DA
Reply:Just as a layperson, I would think that the Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning would allow one to be more marketable. The 'bachelor of social science' is not as specific and specialized, if you will. In the US, however, to have the most opportunities and increased pay, one typically would obtain a master's degree in social work and then take the licensing and certification exam for the credentials of LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), MSW (master's in social work). The LCSW may have their own practice and is eligible for reimbursement from certain types of health insurance. Wish you the best!
veneers
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)
Bachelor of Social Science
which one will give me greater recognition, pay and job opportunity?
-thanks
What's the best social worker qualification?
Well the best social worker qualification is really the Master of social work (MSW)
Now the BSS is NOT a social work qualification. Only the BSW and the BSW/SP are social work qualifications.
Both are equally respectable. However two is usually better than one in giving you more options. The social planning will open up more jobs in the area of policy, so if this is an interest of yours then I would go for that optoin. DA
Reply:Just as a layperson, I would think that the Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning would allow one to be more marketable. The 'bachelor of social science' is not as specific and specialized, if you will. In the US, however, to have the most opportunities and increased pay, one typically would obtain a master's degree in social work and then take the licensing and certification exam for the credentials of LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), MSW (master's in social work). The LCSW may have their own practice and is eligible for reimbursement from certain types of health insurance. Wish you the best!
veneers
Social Security and going back to work question?
I now receive Social Security. I am 64. I will need to return to work next summer. I am very confused here.
I understand that I can work part-time and make only so much money a year. I cannot support myself on part-time money. If I want to work full time and make more than I am allowed to work - what happens? Am I allowed to do this. Do I have to pay a penalty fine for making too much money.
Someone said if I make more than I am allowed - all I have to do at that point in pay in to Social Security. Not sure that is correct.
Can I keep my Social Security check and go back to work or do they cut me off. I cannot find these answers and hope someone can help me.
Thank you
Social Security and going back to work question?
Earnings Limits
Under federal law, people who are receiving Social Security benefits who have not reached full retirement age are entitled to receive all of their benefits as long as their earnings are under the limits indicated below. For people born in 1943, the full retirement age is 66. The full retirement age will increase gradually each year until it reaches age 67 for people born in 1960 or later.
At full retirement age or older
2007 - No limit on earnings
2008 - No limit on earnings
Under full retirement age
2007 - $12,960 / For every $2 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits.
2008 - $13,560 / For every $2 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits.
In the year you reach full retirement age
2007 - $34,440 / For every $3 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits until the month you reach full retirement age.
2008 - $36,120 / For every $3 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits until the month you reach full retirement age.
Reply:after you become 65, there is no penalty to working and drawing Social Security.
before you are 65, there is.
for specific details, get an appointment with a live person at your local SSA office. appointments are made online through their website at ssa.gov
I understand that I can work part-time and make only so much money a year. I cannot support myself on part-time money. If I want to work full time and make more than I am allowed to work - what happens? Am I allowed to do this. Do I have to pay a penalty fine for making too much money.
Someone said if I make more than I am allowed - all I have to do at that point in pay in to Social Security. Not sure that is correct.
Can I keep my Social Security check and go back to work or do they cut me off. I cannot find these answers and hope someone can help me.
Thank you
Social Security and going back to work question?
Earnings Limits
Under federal law, people who are receiving Social Security benefits who have not reached full retirement age are entitled to receive all of their benefits as long as their earnings are under the limits indicated below. For people born in 1943, the full retirement age is 66. The full retirement age will increase gradually each year until it reaches age 67 for people born in 1960 or later.
At full retirement age or older
2007 - No limit on earnings
2008 - No limit on earnings
Under full retirement age
2007 - $12,960 / For every $2 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits.
2008 - $13,560 / For every $2 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits.
In the year you reach full retirement age
2007 - $34,440 / For every $3 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits until the month you reach full retirement age.
2008 - $36,120 / For every $3 over the limit, $1 is withheld from benefits until the month you reach full retirement age.
Reply:after you become 65, there is no penalty to working and drawing Social Security.
before you are 65, there is.
for specific details, get an appointment with a live person at your local SSA office. appointments are made online through their website at ssa.gov
Social Services?
Should we disband the social services? It seems like a waste of taxpayers funding to me. I would love to hear from somebody NOT related to the social services, who has actually benefited from the social services "provided".
Social Services?
My family and I have. Only a pittance of course but some help. We all paid in when we were able to work, and got back when we needed it.
Reply:Ah, Grasshopper. The true answer to your question can be found in any third world country. Each day, in many of these countries, people, no different from yourself, become blind, crippled or mentally defective. There are no social services to deal with these people. Children, no different from your own, root through garbage piles for something to eat or sell themselves for sex. There are no social services to deal with these people either. Many are deprived of even simple education. The water is unfit to drink, food supplies often unfit to eat. Housing unfit to live in. Sewage flows in the 'streets' and the smoke of buring trash hangs in the air. Now compare that to the USA, a society that in spite of folks such as yourself, has made a decision to reduce the above problems as much as possible. The social and physical infrastructure of a country determines the kind of country it is. Somehow, in spite of all the false 'religion' that gets tossed around, Americans do have a core value that insists the the 'hungry be fed, we give drink to those that thirst, we clothe the naked, take care of the sick and raise up the widow and the orphan'. While all this may have some financial cost, the social cost of not doing these things would be a slap in the face to what we claim to be. I hope that answered your question!
Reply:I know what you mean, my son has been diagnosed with sugar diabetes. He hasnt worked since May. I have carried his bills and mine since May. My savings are gone, I work 40 hrs a week, and am 73 yrs old. Do you think I can get help from anyone... *^%%26amp;( no. He also has no medical insurance. so i pay all office visits and all medication. What worries me sick is what happens when we use up the last bit of money. Help?? i think if we were illegal aliens sure. But not just plain old American Citizens.
Reply:Does it occur to you that if no one was benefitting from the program but the social service workers themselves, it wouldn't have lasted this long? Drive past one of their buildings. The parking lot isn't empty. Until there are no longer people who need them, the only people who consider them a waste are those who have never needed them. Could they be organized better? Sure, but what government branch couldn't?
Edit: Welfare began forcing people into work during the Clinton administration when Republicans passed a bill they thought would "wipe out" welfare. Since it did not address the real causes of welfare, it failed. But the way welfare was set up originally was a guarantee that a large number of people would remain on it for generations. But "welfare reform" was not set up to guarantee jobs for social service workers. It was set up to continue to oppress people who with the proper help could actually eventually be able to support themselves!
Reply:Nope but all ive heard is about they're screw jobs and standards higher than a god dam slut.
Reply:I have benefited from social services- I became disabled and unable to work while I waited for Canada pension-disability to start social services was there to assist me. Since then they top up my pension to meet my living needs-they cover all my medical from prescriptions to equipment to eye-glasses and dental.
Social services is an agency that like all bureaucratic offices has it's flaws and of course there are many people abusing the system but for those who need it it is a Godsend.
What is needed is a system that can weed out the abusers and hold them accountable and the staff to do the same.
Reply:we should not disband it rather improve it
Social Services?
My family and I have. Only a pittance of course but some help. We all paid in when we were able to work, and got back when we needed it.
Reply:Ah, Grasshopper. The true answer to your question can be found in any third world country. Each day, in many of these countries, people, no different from yourself, become blind, crippled or mentally defective. There are no social services to deal with these people. Children, no different from your own, root through garbage piles for something to eat or sell themselves for sex. There are no social services to deal with these people either. Many are deprived of even simple education. The water is unfit to drink, food supplies often unfit to eat. Housing unfit to live in. Sewage flows in the 'streets' and the smoke of buring trash hangs in the air. Now compare that to the USA, a society that in spite of folks such as yourself, has made a decision to reduce the above problems as much as possible. The social and physical infrastructure of a country determines the kind of country it is. Somehow, in spite of all the false 'religion' that gets tossed around, Americans do have a core value that insists the the 'hungry be fed, we give drink to those that thirst, we clothe the naked, take care of the sick and raise up the widow and the orphan'. While all this may have some financial cost, the social cost of not doing these things would be a slap in the face to what we claim to be. I hope that answered your question!
Reply:I know what you mean, my son has been diagnosed with sugar diabetes. He hasnt worked since May. I have carried his bills and mine since May. My savings are gone, I work 40 hrs a week, and am 73 yrs old. Do you think I can get help from anyone... *^%%26amp;( no. He also has no medical insurance. so i pay all office visits and all medication. What worries me sick is what happens when we use up the last bit of money. Help?? i think if we were illegal aliens sure. But not just plain old American Citizens.
Reply:Does it occur to you that if no one was benefitting from the program but the social service workers themselves, it wouldn't have lasted this long? Drive past one of their buildings. The parking lot isn't empty. Until there are no longer people who need them, the only people who consider them a waste are those who have never needed them. Could they be organized better? Sure, but what government branch couldn't?
Edit: Welfare began forcing people into work during the Clinton administration when Republicans passed a bill they thought would "wipe out" welfare. Since it did not address the real causes of welfare, it failed. But the way welfare was set up originally was a guarantee that a large number of people would remain on it for generations. But "welfare reform" was not set up to guarantee jobs for social service workers. It was set up to continue to oppress people who with the proper help could actually eventually be able to support themselves!
Reply:Nope but all ive heard is about they're screw jobs and standards higher than a god dam slut.
Reply:I have benefited from social services- I became disabled and unable to work while I waited for Canada pension-disability to start social services was there to assist me. Since then they top up my pension to meet my living needs-they cover all my medical from prescriptions to equipment to eye-glasses and dental.
Social services is an agency that like all bureaucratic offices has it's flaws and of course there are many people abusing the system but for those who need it it is a Godsend.
What is needed is a system that can weed out the abusers and hold them accountable and the staff to do the same.
Reply:we should not disband it rather improve it
Social workers took my girlfriend need help!!?
they took my girlfriend and her twin sis cuz they were living in a house after there dad had moved da week b 4. he was going 2 let them stay to finish skoo, all they needed 2 do was find a friend 2 live with. they stayed in da old house because there dad moved 2 hours away. he told them if they changed there minds he would pick them up on friday. dat friday social workers took them because there dad left them in da house alone. i was there when da social workers took them. my girlfriends dad wants me 2 lie and say dat i was going 2 the house everyday 2 check up on them, because i am an adult. but i am afraid dat i will get screwed over because my girlfriend is 16 and im 20. but i don't want her dad 2 get in trouble n he told me 2 pretend im just his friend but da social workers know that she is my girlfriend. her dad told me not to worry, he said i can only get in trouble if my girlfriend says i raped her. what should i do? btw we met in high school and i live in california
Social workers took my girlfriend need help!!?
The dad was wrong for living the kids.Thats child abandonment.He needs to lose all rights and even go to jail.He could have been driving back to take them to school.It may be best to step back for a while.If someone asks you about you 2 having sex tell them you 2 only kissed.It all depends on what your girlfriend says that will affect you.If she calls never talk about sex because the conversation may be recorded.Do not lie for dad because if the sister tells the truth and if you don't u might go to jail.
Reply:first of all you would get into trouble for stayuory rape. secondly their dad would get in trouble for abandoning his kids. he should had stay at a friends house where there would be adult supervision.
Reply:They're 16 ,what kind of screwed up state cant you leave your 16yr old alone for a few days in?..Long as the dad still owned or was paying rent on the house, the social workers or anyone else interferring is way out of line.Must be a california thing, here there would have been nothing wrong with them staying there on their own to complete school.However since the girl had a 20 yr old boy friend that she was letting come to the house,that shows she shouldnt have been left alone to use her own judgement,an the father allowing such a relationship seriously questions if his custody is in the best interests of the girls,so maybe intervention by a protective services is reasonable to protect the girl from a sexual predator like you.
Reply:do what you have to do to rescue your girlfriend
Social workers took my girlfriend need help!!?
The dad was wrong for living the kids.Thats child abandonment.He needs to lose all rights and even go to jail.He could have been driving back to take them to school.It may be best to step back for a while.If someone asks you about you 2 having sex tell them you 2 only kissed.It all depends on what your girlfriend says that will affect you.If she calls never talk about sex because the conversation may be recorded.Do not lie for dad because if the sister tells the truth and if you don't u might go to jail.
Reply:first of all you would get into trouble for stayuory rape. secondly their dad would get in trouble for abandoning his kids. he should had stay at a friends house where there would be adult supervision.
Reply:They're 16 ,what kind of screwed up state cant you leave your 16yr old alone for a few days in?..Long as the dad still owned or was paying rent on the house, the social workers or anyone else interferring is way out of line.Must be a california thing, here there would have been nothing wrong with them staying there on their own to complete school.However since the girl had a 20 yr old boy friend that she was letting come to the house,that shows she shouldnt have been left alone to use her own judgement,an the father allowing such a relationship seriously questions if his custody is in the best interests of the girls,so maybe intervention by a protective services is reasonable to protect the girl from a sexual predator like you.
Reply:do what you have to do to rescue your girlfriend
Social Science Format!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
I am doing an independent study project and I am suppose to report my results using social science format, How do I write social science format?
It would be much appreciated if you could link me up to a site that shows an example of someone who did a project and wrote a social science format
THAT'S IF YOU CAN, JUST PLEASE REPLY
Social Science Format!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
I *think* this most likely means APA (American Psychological Association) format. I'm a sociology minor and all my papers/projects must be written in this format.
Here is their style website:
http://apastyle.apa.org/
If you still need more info, just google "apa style" and it should give you what you need.
Good luck!
Reply:This doesn't really answer your question, and it would be easily answered by your teacher, (get to know your teacher) but most social science projects are greatly enhanced by charts, surveys, percentages, lots of figures derived from polling, analysing and/or making things up.
cosmetic dentistry
It would be much appreciated if you could link me up to a site that shows an example of someone who did a project and wrote a social science format
THAT'S IF YOU CAN, JUST PLEASE REPLY
Social Science Format!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
I *think* this most likely means APA (American Psychological Association) format. I'm a sociology minor and all my papers/projects must be written in this format.
Here is their style website:
http://apastyle.apa.org/
If you still need more info, just google "apa style" and it should give you what you need.
Good luck!
Reply:This doesn't really answer your question, and it would be easily answered by your teacher, (get to know your teacher) but most social science projects are greatly enhanced by charts, surveys, percentages, lots of figures derived from polling, analysing and/or making things up.
cosmetic dentistry
Social social number?
does having a social social number that real or ssn makes you automatic legal
i came here 1993
Social social number?
No, if you are using someone else's social security number, then you are committing identity theft and can go to jail for a long time...
Reply:I don't think so! If you've been here that long, you can apply for citizenship, but you need to consult an attorney.
Reply:No, the only way you are a LEGAL and I repeat LEGAL citizen is if you are naturalized and have gone through the process. If you have a social security number and have not gone through the proper channels to obtain citizenship it is someone else's number or a fake and you are not a citizen.
Reply:Depends how you entered the country, and how you got the number.
If you entered the country illegally, and the INS has never formally changed your status then you are STILL illegal, SSN or not.
If you got the SSN by lying on an application about your immigration status, or if you're using someone else's, then that's a crime too, and you will go to jail before you get deported.
Richard
Reply:You mean Social Security Number, idiot.
Reply:dunno what a 'socail social number is'.
A ssn does not make you automatically legal, but it does allow you to work legally in the us.
Reply:SSN stands for social security number. If you are not a native born citizen you have to get a green card or become a naturalized citizen. The social security office can help you with that. You don't just become a citizen you have to go thru a process
i came here 1993
Social social number?
No, if you are using someone else's social security number, then you are committing identity theft and can go to jail for a long time...
Reply:I don't think so! If you've been here that long, you can apply for citizenship, but you need to consult an attorney.
Reply:No, the only way you are a LEGAL and I repeat LEGAL citizen is if you are naturalized and have gone through the process. If you have a social security number and have not gone through the proper channels to obtain citizenship it is someone else's number or a fake and you are not a citizen.
Reply:Depends how you entered the country, and how you got the number.
If you entered the country illegally, and the INS has never formally changed your status then you are STILL illegal, SSN or not.
If you got the SSN by lying on an application about your immigration status, or if you're using someone else's, then that's a crime too, and you will go to jail before you get deported.
Richard
Reply:You mean Social Security Number, idiot.
Reply:dunno what a 'socail social number is'.
A ssn does not make you automatically legal, but it does allow you to work legally in the us.
Reply:SSN stands for social security number. If you are not a native born citizen you have to get a green card or become a naturalized citizen. The social security office can help you with that. You don't just become a citizen you have to go thru a process
Social Security numbers and Doctor's offices?
Does anybody know why a doctor's office or hospital would need a child's social security number to treat them. All a theif needs to get a hold of your identity is your social security number and your address. Does it not seem dangerous to hand out a child's social security number to anyone (it is not like they need it for bill paying purposes, like they would an adult) even a doctor's office or hospital?
Social Security numbers and Doctor's offices?
Yes, it is, but it's common practice. The Social Security Administration says that you cannot require the use of SSN, but most insurance companies and employers still use it. You can refuse to give it, but then they will probably refuse service, which they can do legally.
Reply:They may need it to help distinguish between other persons with the same name, plus a lot of times, it is tied to billing. Don't worry, HIPPA protects that information in a doctor's office or hospital.
Reply:It IS for billing reasons.
Reply:I'd say identification purposes, if you have health insurance they need to know if that person actually has insurance so that they get paid.
Reply:I have never been asked for my son's SS number at his pediatrician's office. All I did was give them his medical card.
Reply:Your SS number is tied to your insurance card. So it is for billing purpose.
Also, what happens if there is another Jane Doe being treated by the same doctor? There's a child with my exact name being treated by my doctor and that's the way the can for sure tell us apart and keep our records straight is by double checking our SS numbers.
Social Security numbers and Doctor's offices?
Yes, it is, but it's common practice. The Social Security Administration says that you cannot require the use of SSN, but most insurance companies and employers still use it. You can refuse to give it, but then they will probably refuse service, which they can do legally.
Reply:They may need it to help distinguish between other persons with the same name, plus a lot of times, it is tied to billing. Don't worry, HIPPA protects that information in a doctor's office or hospital.
Reply:It IS for billing reasons.
Reply:I'd say identification purposes, if you have health insurance they need to know if that person actually has insurance so that they get paid.
Reply:I have never been asked for my son's SS number at his pediatrician's office. All I did was give them his medical card.
Reply:Your SS number is tied to your insurance card. So it is for billing purpose.
Also, what happens if there is another Jane Doe being treated by the same doctor? There's a child with my exact name being treated by my doctor and that's the way the can for sure tell us apart and keep our records straight is by double checking our SS numbers.
Social services?
hey all
right can anyone help me out
how do i go about finding social services number or website ? i've treid looking but it comes up with social care and all sorts! anyone have an idea! i've tried the nspcc and taken their number but i need social services!! grrrrrr
Social services?
Have you tried putting in the place where you live first....eg Birmingham social services department?
Reply:Key words for looking up social services
Dept. of Health and Human services
include the state where your living
Hope that helps
Duchess
right can anyone help me out
how do i go about finding social services number or website ? i've treid looking but it comes up with social care and all sorts! anyone have an idea! i've tried the nspcc and taken their number but i need social services!! grrrrrr
Social services?
Have you tried putting in the place where you live first....eg Birmingham social services department?
Reply:Key words for looking up social services
Dept. of Health and Human services
include the state where your living
Hope that helps
Duchess
Social Worker Career?
So basically I was thinking about working at an adoption agency and I seen that for any real position working with children and all you need a degree in social work. I am 24 and about to graduate with an associates in small business marketing and management..I am wondering what are the steps into becoming a social worker. I was thinking about going back to school in spring of 09 to start working on a BA in social work...Thanks.
Social Worker Career?
It sounds like you actually know the steps. Going back for your BSW (you want to make sure you are going to an accredited program - see www.cswe.org for all accredited programs in the US). You may need to take some prerequisite courses for the social work major (check with the school you are applying for). In adoptions you may need to go on for your MSW (which you can complete in a year if you do a BSW).
Be careful with anecdotal experiences about jobs and salaries (it can depend on that one person) - having educated 1000's of students I can tell you that the BSW opens up many more entry level human service jobs as compared to any other BA and the MSW opens up many more jobs than any other human service related MA (and pays better than any other degree at the MA level - many want to compare business to social work or PhD to MSW - these are not useful comparisons).
DA
Reply:If it's in your heart, i say go for it! But i should warn you that social work is a low paying field. You will enjoy helping others, but the pay really isn't all that great. One of my friends is a social worker and she said she likes what she does, the pay isn't all that great, but she gets gratitude out of helping someone else. You can go and get a BA in this field, but when my friend got a BA, she had a hard time finding work afterwards and even when she got her masters' degree, it was twice as difficult. I think the sky is the limit for whatever you want to do, but before you do i want you to check the salary for a social worker on www.salary.com. Then, go from there.
Good luck!!
crowns
Social Worker Career?
It sounds like you actually know the steps. Going back for your BSW (you want to make sure you are going to an accredited program - see www.cswe.org for all accredited programs in the US). You may need to take some prerequisite courses for the social work major (check with the school you are applying for). In adoptions you may need to go on for your MSW (which you can complete in a year if you do a BSW).
Be careful with anecdotal experiences about jobs and salaries (it can depend on that one person) - having educated 1000's of students I can tell you that the BSW opens up many more entry level human service jobs as compared to any other BA and the MSW opens up many more jobs than any other human service related MA (and pays better than any other degree at the MA level - many want to compare business to social work or PhD to MSW - these are not useful comparisons).
DA
Reply:If it's in your heart, i say go for it! But i should warn you that social work is a low paying field. You will enjoy helping others, but the pay really isn't all that great. One of my friends is a social worker and she said she likes what she does, the pay isn't all that great, but she gets gratitude out of helping someone else. You can go and get a BA in this field, but when my friend got a BA, she had a hard time finding work afterwards and even when she got her masters' degree, it was twice as difficult. I think the sky is the limit for whatever you want to do, but before you do i want you to check the salary for a social worker on www.salary.com. Then, go from there.
Good luck!!
crowns
Social Network Bookmarking?
i heared this for last 1 month that Social Network Bookmarking is proved as a magic step to get in top with al your keywords whether you have millions of competitors? Social Network Bookmarking will takes you on top on all major search engine so i think to promote my site but here they chatge $29 for 100 Social bookmarks http://www.ebiztools.ca and i have almost 20 sites so should i have to go for it in that price is it suitable? here is my one of the main website:
http://www.gordoniihoodia.net
Social Network Bookmarking?
Social bookmarking is very good way to get traffic ,but not the best way to rank keywords
recently many site like del.icio.us and stumbleupon.com implemented a rule "no follow",this dont help us in seo
BUt social bookmarking definetly helps ,stite like www.netscape.com and digg.com show you magi of rankings for sure
if want to get more information about social bookmaking visit
www.Seo13.com
harsha
Reply:nice sitee but the price is kind hight why not buy the soft cheat and do it yourself
Reply:Indeed, you can do it yourself with no cost.
Register your 29 websites to major social bookmarking websites : Digg.Com, Del.Icio.Us, NewsVine.Com, etc. After that, push some of your quality articles to those websites, make connection/network, and hopefully if you do good articles and content, you'll see some traffic.
Reply:I have written an article about Social Bookmarking and Internet Marketing...
You can see it here:
http://www.refinancingblog.info/internet...
If it helps you please Digg it!
http://www.gordoniihoodia.net
Social Network Bookmarking?
Social bookmarking is very good way to get traffic ,but not the best way to rank keywords
recently many site like del.icio.us and stumbleupon.com implemented a rule "no follow",this dont help us in seo
BUt social bookmarking definetly helps ,stite like www.netscape.com and digg.com show you magi of rankings for sure
if want to get more information about social bookmaking visit
www.Seo13.com
harsha
Reply:nice sitee but the price is kind hight why not buy the soft cheat and do it yourself
Reply:Indeed, you can do it yourself with no cost.
Register your 29 websites to major social bookmarking websites : Digg.Com, Del.Icio.Us, NewsVine.Com, etc. After that, push some of your quality articles to those websites, make connection/network, and hopefully if you do good articles and content, you'll see some traffic.
Reply:I have written an article about Social Bookmarking and Internet Marketing...
You can see it here:
http://www.refinancingblog.info/internet...
If it helps you please Digg it!
Social Security card?
My social security card was stolen last night after somebody broke into my car. I have no idea what to do about it. I have already contacted an agency that say that it can no longer be used, but is there a way that I can change my social security number? What do I do now? Have any of you ever gotten your social security card stolen?
Social Security card?
New numbers aren't given, except in cases of harassment and domestic abuse, when a victim needs to be able to hide from an abuser.
Here is a link to information on how to replace a lost or stolen card. You will need to replace your driver's license or ID card before you can replace your SS card.
Reply:here is the info you need to report your card lost or stolen, hope it hepls.
Reporting a lost or stolen card will not prevent its misuse. If you have lost your card, you may apply for a replacement but Social Security takes no action just because it has been lost or stolen. However, a person using your card or number can get other personal information about you and apply for credit in your name. So if you suspect someone is using your number, you should take these steps to protect yourself and your financial health.
1. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission; go to this website andfill out this form online:
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.start...
2. Check your Social Security records (call toll-free 1-800-772-1213; TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ensure your income is calculated correctly
3. and i know its just another monthly bill you probaly dont need but i would strongly suggest paying for a service for a while that can monitor your credit reports and notifies you when something looks suspicious, here is just one of those many sites:
http://www.equifax.com/credit-product-li...
ive had my identity stolen so i feel for you i hope this helps :) happy holidays
Reply:Go to the SocialSecurity website - they may have FAQ's that address this issue. Call them Monday morning.
Reply:Your number, is yours for life. Just keep an eye on your credit so nothing wrong shows up.
If an illegal uses it for a job, the money he pays will go into your account, but if someone used it for benefits, then it will be your benefits he will be receiving.
I would check with SS every few months and check up on things.
Reply:you can not change your SSN
Reply:Mine has never been stolen, but I have lost it before. The first thing you need to do is report your card stolen. Then you need to get a new SSC. It is very unlikely that they will give you a new number, so monitor your credit reports regularly. There are Identity Theft agencies to help prevent your identity from being stolen, but that may not be necessary. Visit http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html for more info.
Sorry about your card and I hope this is helpful.
Reply:No you cant change your SSN. You need to go to the DMV and get a new card. You also NEED to contact the three credit reporting bureaus and put a freeze on your credit...Stolen SSN's can lead to major identity theft.
Reply:Go to the SS office and apply for a new one. DUH!
Reply:#1 You should report this theft to the Social Security Administration.
#2 Report this theft to the police NOW, if you haven't done so.
#3 You Can change your Social Security Number.
#4 you will have to give them valid reasons for the change.
#5 Your SSAN cannot legally be used for identification. Anyone who asks forf or demands it is abusing federal privacy laws.
#6 The reporting of the theft, the obtaining of a new Social Security Number will take a bit of time. Hang in there, It'll get better..
Reply:no.
Reply:Make a police report. Get a replacement. Get a credit report in the near future to check for possible fraud done under your ss#. I don't think you can easily get a changed ss#.
Reply:First thing is that you can LOCK your credit history. So if anybody tries to get credit card in your name, it will be denied because the credit report will NOT be issues.
The only negative is that you will have to pay about $10 every time you want to "allow" a credit report to be issued. So that can get expensive when you are buying a car or house.
Good Luck.
Reply:Freeze your credit asap- this way, the thief won't be able to use it to get a credit card or buy anything under your name.
Go to the nearest SS office and ask if you can change it (sometimes they give you another number). And last, never keep your ss card in your car again.
Social Security card?
New numbers aren't given, except in cases of harassment and domestic abuse, when a victim needs to be able to hide from an abuser.
Here is a link to information on how to replace a lost or stolen card. You will need to replace your driver's license or ID card before you can replace your SS card.
Reply:here is the info you need to report your card lost or stolen, hope it hepls.
Reporting a lost or stolen card will not prevent its misuse. If you have lost your card, you may apply for a replacement but Social Security takes no action just because it has been lost or stolen. However, a person using your card or number can get other personal information about you and apply for credit in your name. So if you suspect someone is using your number, you should take these steps to protect yourself and your financial health.
1. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission; go to this website andfill out this form online:
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.start...
2. Check your Social Security records (call toll-free 1-800-772-1213; TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ensure your income is calculated correctly
3. and i know its just another monthly bill you probaly dont need but i would strongly suggest paying for a service for a while that can monitor your credit reports and notifies you when something looks suspicious, here is just one of those many sites:
http://www.equifax.com/credit-product-li...
ive had my identity stolen so i feel for you i hope this helps :) happy holidays
Reply:Go to the SocialSecurity website - they may have FAQ's that address this issue. Call them Monday morning.
Reply:Your number, is yours for life. Just keep an eye on your credit so nothing wrong shows up.
If an illegal uses it for a job, the money he pays will go into your account, but if someone used it for benefits, then it will be your benefits he will be receiving.
I would check with SS every few months and check up on things.
Reply:you can not change your SSN
Reply:Mine has never been stolen, but I have lost it before. The first thing you need to do is report your card stolen. Then you need to get a new SSC. It is very unlikely that they will give you a new number, so monitor your credit reports regularly. There are Identity Theft agencies to help prevent your identity from being stolen, but that may not be necessary. Visit http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html for more info.
Sorry about your card and I hope this is helpful.
Reply:No you cant change your SSN. You need to go to the DMV and get a new card. You also NEED to contact the three credit reporting bureaus and put a freeze on your credit...Stolen SSN's can lead to major identity theft.
Reply:Go to the SS office and apply for a new one. DUH!
Reply:#1 You should report this theft to the Social Security Administration.
#2 Report this theft to the police NOW, if you haven't done so.
#3 You Can change your Social Security Number.
#4 you will have to give them valid reasons for the change.
#5 Your SSAN cannot legally be used for identification. Anyone who asks forf or demands it is abusing federal privacy laws.
#6 The reporting of the theft, the obtaining of a new Social Security Number will take a bit of time. Hang in there, It'll get better..
Reply:no.
Reply:Make a police report. Get a replacement. Get a credit report in the near future to check for possible fraud done under your ss#. I don't think you can easily get a changed ss#.
Reply:First thing is that you can LOCK your credit history. So if anybody tries to get credit card in your name, it will be denied because the credit report will NOT be issues.
The only negative is that you will have to pay about $10 every time you want to "allow" a credit report to be issued. So that can get expensive when you are buying a car or house.
Good Luck.
Reply:Freeze your credit asap- this way, the thief won't be able to use it to get a credit card or buy anything under your name.
Go to the nearest SS office and ask if you can change it (sometimes they give you another number). And last, never keep your ss card in your car again.
Social anxiety?
is there any hope for it?
ever since 6th grade i've had severe social anxiety. in 4 years i made a total of 2 friends. because im so afraid. i dont talk, i'm always socially isolated. my armpits used to sweat all down my sides making hugee sweat marks throughout the day (i use prescription deoderant now drysol), when im walking or something it makes me really tense because of all the people around me, in class i try to avoid people to look at me.
i try speaking up and try multiple times but the words can just never come out. i cant even count the number of times i just wanted to ask the girl or guy next to me a question a simple question like "whens our test again?" but the words just cant come out i feel a tightened feeling throughout my body%26amp;get hot flashes when i try.
when i try talking usually the words come out all screwed up i get so nervous and i have to start over with what i'm trying to say, it makes me even more anxious because i look like an idiot when that happens.
i never thought it was social anxiety because the only cases i hears about it were wayyyy extreme.
i just want to make a couple friends, that's all i ever wanted. i'm always unheard and not understood. people think i'm a stuck up ***** because i dont talk, but i really truly want to. i want to be included for oncee not stuck all alone in the corner by myself being the shy girl who never says a word. the one time i said something in my science lab group someone even commented "whoa, you talk?"
i JUST told my psychologist about my social problems so she set me up an appointment with a psychiatrist wednesday. which means i'm going on meds. do the meds actually help? is there any hope for me, ever?
Social anxiety?
I have social anxiety as well. I've never had the guts to go to the doctor %26amp; seek help. I'm really sorry you are like this but i wanted you to know that i sympathise with you %26amp; i understand what your going thru. You must always believe there's hope. Don't quit school no matter how hard it gets because you will regret it. The more you isolate yourself the harder it is to overcome this. Believe me!
Reply:i also sympathize with you. i have social anxiety and i am in therapy. i am seventeen and i have very few friends from my old school. anyway i keard there is a lot of hope for this disorder so dont worry. Report It
Reply:Yes there is hope, there is always hope. I myself have a had problems with anxiety....different sorts too... meds can help you relax...until you can learn the skills to relax in social situations.
Reply:Stop listening to people who want to drug you. People will think your shy and crazy. But I think all of this started because you are so afraid of being something people will laugh at, that they never get to see who you are. We are all somebody and nobody can take that away from you. Believe it or not the kids around you probably are just as scared of looking stupid. Just start talking, don't pay attention to what others think. I'll give you some hints: when the teacher asks a question try aswering it even if you don't know the answer; always walk with your head up and don't shuffle your feet when you walk. Act like you have confidence when you may not.
Reply:I have a niece who is 16 and has social anxiety. She is on an anti-depressant and I have to say it has done wonders. I can see the difference and so can her mom. I hope your visit to the psychiatrist helps you in some way. It is terrible to have to go thru life so uncomfortable. Best wishes for some answers!
ps. There is HOPE!!!
Reply:Mine started in kindergarten--I wanted to play in the dollhouse, and nothing to do with the other kids or the teacher's instructions.
Part of me wanted friends--and the other part of me wanted to do what I wanted to do--with or without anyone else.
Even now after being married with children, I rarely even speak to neighbors. I hate jobs with co-workers--would rather work on my own. I don't hate people--I just get very flustered by crowds, and by judgmental people.
I now take antidepressants and panic attack meds. They help with certain things--but I still can't speak in public without stuttering or going blank. Guess that's why I do most of my communicating in writing.
Whether or not your meds will work depends on how much you are willing to help them work. You are best off being in therapy with the meds, and doing the things that your counselor tells you--as far as helping yourself go.
I wish you success, and have confidence that you will come out of this soon.
Reply:Hey if you have a myspace add me!
www.myspace.com/bree_nani_
I really wanna talk to you!
Reply:Extreme shyness! You have to become more confident by convincing yourself that you're not the you you were in sixth grade anymore. Reinvent yourself in high school. Be strong, confident, energetic, etc. And always remember that you're going to be okay.
ever since 6th grade i've had severe social anxiety. in 4 years i made a total of 2 friends. because im so afraid. i dont talk, i'm always socially isolated. my armpits used to sweat all down my sides making hugee sweat marks throughout the day (i use prescription deoderant now drysol), when im walking or something it makes me really tense because of all the people around me, in class i try to avoid people to look at me.
i try speaking up and try multiple times but the words can just never come out. i cant even count the number of times i just wanted to ask the girl or guy next to me a question a simple question like "whens our test again?" but the words just cant come out i feel a tightened feeling throughout my body%26amp;get hot flashes when i try.
when i try talking usually the words come out all screwed up i get so nervous and i have to start over with what i'm trying to say, it makes me even more anxious because i look like an idiot when that happens.
i never thought it was social anxiety because the only cases i hears about it were wayyyy extreme.
i just want to make a couple friends, that's all i ever wanted. i'm always unheard and not understood. people think i'm a stuck up ***** because i dont talk, but i really truly want to. i want to be included for oncee not stuck all alone in the corner by myself being the shy girl who never says a word. the one time i said something in my science lab group someone even commented "whoa, you talk?"
i JUST told my psychologist about my social problems so she set me up an appointment with a psychiatrist wednesday. which means i'm going on meds. do the meds actually help? is there any hope for me, ever?
Social anxiety?
I have social anxiety as well. I've never had the guts to go to the doctor %26amp; seek help. I'm really sorry you are like this but i wanted you to know that i sympathise with you %26amp; i understand what your going thru. You must always believe there's hope. Don't quit school no matter how hard it gets because you will regret it. The more you isolate yourself the harder it is to overcome this. Believe me!
Reply:i also sympathize with you. i have social anxiety and i am in therapy. i am seventeen and i have very few friends from my old school. anyway i keard there is a lot of hope for this disorder so dont worry. Report It
Reply:Yes there is hope, there is always hope. I myself have a had problems with anxiety....different sorts too... meds can help you relax...until you can learn the skills to relax in social situations.
Reply:Stop listening to people who want to drug you. People will think your shy and crazy. But I think all of this started because you are so afraid of being something people will laugh at, that they never get to see who you are. We are all somebody and nobody can take that away from you. Believe it or not the kids around you probably are just as scared of looking stupid. Just start talking, don't pay attention to what others think. I'll give you some hints: when the teacher asks a question try aswering it even if you don't know the answer; always walk with your head up and don't shuffle your feet when you walk. Act like you have confidence when you may not.
Reply:I have a niece who is 16 and has social anxiety. She is on an anti-depressant and I have to say it has done wonders. I can see the difference and so can her mom. I hope your visit to the psychiatrist helps you in some way. It is terrible to have to go thru life so uncomfortable. Best wishes for some answers!
ps. There is HOPE!!!
Reply:Mine started in kindergarten--I wanted to play in the dollhouse, and nothing to do with the other kids or the teacher's instructions.
Part of me wanted friends--and the other part of me wanted to do what I wanted to do--with or without anyone else.
Even now after being married with children, I rarely even speak to neighbors. I hate jobs with co-workers--would rather work on my own. I don't hate people--I just get very flustered by crowds, and by judgmental people.
I now take antidepressants and panic attack meds. They help with certain things--but I still can't speak in public without stuttering or going blank. Guess that's why I do most of my communicating in writing.
Whether or not your meds will work depends on how much you are willing to help them work. You are best off being in therapy with the meds, and doing the things that your counselor tells you--as far as helping yourself go.
I wish you success, and have confidence that you will come out of this soon.
Reply:Hey if you have a myspace add me!
www.myspace.com/bree_nani_
I really wanna talk to you!
Reply:Extreme shyness! You have to become more confident by convincing yourself that you're not the you you were in sixth grade anymore. Reinvent yourself in high school. Be strong, confident, energetic, etc. And always remember that you're going to be okay.
SOCIAL SECURITY it appeals to the rich don't you think? (read details)?
Pretend you just bought 2 million worth or stock say 5 years ago in Exxon Mobile it would now be worth 4 million so you now have made 2 million if you sell you equity and if you did it's a profit so you don't have to pay ANY SOCIAL SECURITY becasue you didn't ACTIVELY participate in the income. Now pretend your like the 2 million people LITERALLY who work at wal-mart or the half million who work at Starbucks you will have to pay SS on your POOR PAYING JOB. Say you WORK HARD everyday trying to keep your family business alive STRIVING to make it well guess what your actively participating in your income so you have to pay Social Security. NOW PRETEND your rich and you own 3 FRANCHISE MCDONALDS and you have hired good managers at all 3, you love golfing in the warm whether so you spend all your days in Florida golfing getting the checks in the mail from Mcdonalds profits and you only check on them once a year. GUESS WHAT? No social security must be paid you didn't participate in it.
SOCIAL SECURITY it appeals to the rich don't you think? (read details)?
Social Security hurts everyone. I can get the SS money and put that into an IRA and profit even more. Get rid of it.
Reply:No because the owner created jobs, and what ever he gets paid from the business is taxed, and social security is included in that.
Reply:Social Security is not an entitlement. It is paid by people that work and no matter what their income, they should receive Social Security that they are promised. It should not be a means test. Otherwise, everyone will not bother saving for retirement if they lose their Social Security.
Reply:You are confusing money earned from investments with money earned from employment, or work. An employee who invests part of his or her income from work (which social security would be deducted from) into Exxon Mobile stocks (to use your example) would not pay Social Security tax on any earnings from sale of those stocks.
Additionally, there are other taxes which apply to returns on investments, even though social security is not collected from those returns.
Bear in mind that the top 1% of income earners in this country pay somewhere between 35 and 40% of the total tax burden, and most do not draw Social Security. Therefore, it is false that Social Security favors the rich.
Reply:not sure
implants
SOCIAL SECURITY it appeals to the rich don't you think? (read details)?
Social Security hurts everyone. I can get the SS money and put that into an IRA and profit even more. Get rid of it.
Reply:No because the owner created jobs, and what ever he gets paid from the business is taxed, and social security is included in that.
Reply:Social Security is not an entitlement. It is paid by people that work and no matter what their income, they should receive Social Security that they are promised. It should not be a means test. Otherwise, everyone will not bother saving for retirement if they lose their Social Security.
Reply:You are confusing money earned from investments with money earned from employment, or work. An employee who invests part of his or her income from work (which social security would be deducted from) into Exxon Mobile stocks (to use your example) would not pay Social Security tax on any earnings from sale of those stocks.
Additionally, there are other taxes which apply to returns on investments, even though social security is not collected from those returns.
Bear in mind that the top 1% of income earners in this country pay somewhere between 35 and 40% of the total tax burden, and most do not draw Social Security. Therefore, it is false that Social Security favors the rich.
Reply:not sure
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Social gathering for middle aged straight women in the Washington Metropolitan area.?
I am a 51 year old single woman, who resides in the Northern Virginia area. At the current time, I am looking for a social gathering of other women who are like me, middle aged, sophisticated and single with nothing to do. I know there are other women out there who feel the same way, so ladies if you know of any social gatherings like this, please let me know or if you would like to start a social gathering like this, also let me know.
Social gathering for middle aged straight women in the Washington Metropolitan area.?
What an asshole, it is so sad how a woman is minding her own business and trying to find friends and a jerk like you, is degrading her. You know the saying, "pick on someone your own size", I guess Red feels that he can only pick on women. Wow!!!!!! I guess this makes him feel big in places he never thought possible, dude, get a life and stop looking on women's questions. Dude, get off your mom's computer and go do something.
Reply:Wow, if I had feelings they might be hurt. On second thought you two are too sophisticated for me, you're probably too good looking too. I'll get back to my van down by the river and snack on my steady supply of government cheese. Report It
Reply:how do you know you are sophisticated?
Well we have established that you are indeed female, if you think my question was an insult. A tad sensitive are we? A little too emotional too? I'll bet you fancy yourself a "strong feminist" too. It's funny to watch your age group of bra burners fold under pressure. For reference see Gloria Steinham. ( Now that was a tad insulting)
Social gathering for middle aged straight women in the Washington Metropolitan area.?
What an asshole, it is so sad how a woman is minding her own business and trying to find friends and a jerk like you, is degrading her. You know the saying, "pick on someone your own size", I guess Red feels that he can only pick on women. Wow!!!!!! I guess this makes him feel big in places he never thought possible, dude, get a life and stop looking on women's questions. Dude, get off your mom's computer and go do something.
Reply:Wow, if I had feelings they might be hurt. On second thought you two are too sophisticated for me, you're probably too good looking too. I'll get back to my van down by the river and snack on my steady supply of government cheese. Report It
Reply:how do you know you are sophisticated?
Well we have established that you are indeed female, if you think my question was an insult. A tad sensitive are we? A little too emotional too? I'll bet you fancy yourself a "strong feminist" too. It's funny to watch your age group of bra burners fold under pressure. For reference see Gloria Steinham. ( Now that was a tad insulting)
Social security number in the US?
eah,am an internationl student fresh in the US and i want a social security number,how can i get one?ow difficult can it be as an international student to have a social security number?Whats the process to pass tru to get a social security number?
Social security number in the US?
I believe you have to become a citizen. My mom had to go through courses and some time in US requirements. Check with some govermental answers sites.
Reply:Depends on your Visa. Under some visas like J-1, you can get a non-working SSN. Check it out with social security office. But most students in US on student visa, can't legally work. US citizens can get a SSN by applying with birth certificate and identification.
Don't say why you want/need one.
Reply:If you are here only on a student visa, you cannot get a social security number.
Reply:You must have documents that say you're a US Citizen or that you're allowed to work in the US (Work Visa, Permanent Residency)
You only need a SSN if you want to pay into Social Security and recieve it later on.
If you don't have a SSN, then you will be assigned a tax number instead, I believe.
Social security number in the US?
I believe you have to become a citizen. My mom had to go through courses and some time in US requirements. Check with some govermental answers sites.
Reply:Depends on your Visa. Under some visas like J-1, you can get a non-working SSN. Check it out with social security office. But most students in US on student visa, can't legally work. US citizens can get a SSN by applying with birth certificate and identification.
Don't say why you want/need one.
Reply:If you are here only on a student visa, you cannot get a social security number.
Reply:You must have documents that say you're a US Citizen or that you're allowed to work in the US (Work Visa, Permanent Residency)
You only need a SSN if you want to pay into Social Security and recieve it later on.
If you don't have a SSN, then you will be assigned a tax number instead, I believe.
Social security number in the US?
eah,am an internationl student fresh in the US and i want a social security number,how can i get one?ow difficult can it be as an international student to have a social security number?Whats the process to pass tru to get a social security number?
Social security number in the US?
You do NOT have to be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) to get a SSN; you simply have to be someone who needs one. Temporary workers, students, and many others in nonimmigrant statuses in the US need and receive SSNs every day. The link another answerer gave you was the correct one, even though her answer was wrong. Here it is again:
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html
Reply:You would have to change your visa status and undergo the process to become an American citizen.
Reply:If you are a visa holder then you need to check your visa status. Not all visa holders are eligible for SSN. If you are eligible then you just go to your local SSN office and apply.
Reply:I think the only way you as an international student with F1 visa can apply for SSN is to get a job in your designated school ( this is only for tax purposes.) But then you can only work up to 20 hours a week.
But if you are not planning to work in school, there's no reason for you to get a SSN.
Reply:You can go down to the Social Security Office and ask them without any trouble at all. They will probably send you to other offices, but if you are legal, doing the job right will be worth your while.
Reply:You must be a resident.. Check out this link, its the social security office.
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html
Reply:u wrote that u are an international student so i'm assuming that u r on F-1;if so u are eligibel to apply for SSN.But there is one condition, F-1 students must have a job and be currently working in order to apply for a SSN. .An application with a future start date will not be accepted.
SSN is mainly for tax purposes
contact ur university's international students office to get the best possible help
Reply:You have to have permanent status like a green card to get a legal SSN
Social security number in the US?
You do NOT have to be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) to get a SSN; you simply have to be someone who needs one. Temporary workers, students, and many others in nonimmigrant statuses in the US need and receive SSNs every day. The link another answerer gave you was the correct one, even though her answer was wrong. Here it is again:
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html
Reply:You would have to change your visa status and undergo the process to become an American citizen.
Reply:If you are a visa holder then you need to check your visa status. Not all visa holders are eligible for SSN. If you are eligible then you just go to your local SSN office and apply.
Reply:I think the only way you as an international student with F1 visa can apply for SSN is to get a job in your designated school ( this is only for tax purposes.) But then you can only work up to 20 hours a week.
But if you are not planning to work in school, there's no reason for you to get a SSN.
Reply:You can go down to the Social Security Office and ask them without any trouble at all. They will probably send you to other offices, but if you are legal, doing the job right will be worth your while.
Reply:You must be a resident.. Check out this link, its the social security office.
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html
Reply:u wrote that u are an international student so i'm assuming that u r on F-1;if so u are eligibel to apply for SSN.But there is one condition, F-1 students must have a job and be currently working in order to apply for a SSN. .An application with a future start date will not be accepted.
SSN is mainly for tax purposes
contact ur university's international students office to get the best possible help
Reply:You have to have permanent status like a green card to get a legal SSN
Social problems in india?
is there a major gap between the rich and poor ?
is the social mobility among the social classes?
are there any social problems in the nation?
Social problems in india?
the stupid caste systems. sexual slavery, and sexism against women. yes, there are a lot of poor people.
root canal
is the social mobility among the social classes?
are there any social problems in the nation?
Social problems in india?
the stupid caste systems. sexual slavery, and sexism against women. yes, there are a lot of poor people.
root canal
Why is social security considered by many a wonderful social program, but all others are a scurge on society?
Is it because all people get social security, no matter how wealthy? If the middle-class, upper-class and wealthy are getting benefit from a social program, then is that benefit "deserved" and mysteriously considered a social program they "have rights to", that can't be taken away? Are social programs really about who "deserves" it, or who "needs" it?
Why is social security considered by many a wonderful social program, but all others are a scurge on society?
I have found many people who are against the social security program, particularly people in their 20's and 30's. However I think your question is a good one. People tend to say social programs are not a good thing for them or the country. They point to the former Soviet Socialist Republic (Russia) and then comment "Look what happened there" . But the Soviet Union was not socialist. It was communist. Unfortunately most people do not understand that welfare has been revamped and you cannot be on it for years and years (Case in point is the gentleman from Boston who commented above me.) Congress has been raiding the social security funds for decades. There was enough money in the coffers for the elderly and infirm .....until the government decided to spend the money on military actions in Iraq where there were NO weapons of mass destruction in the first place. We spend relatively little on social programs in comparison to other programs. But people do not look at the whole picture and intelligently evaluate social programs. Social programs provide temporary assistance to people in times of need. And as far as Wica is concerned, should we let children stave because of the mistakes their parent(s) have made? Obviously, some people seem to think we should.
Reply:I think pcheesw's answer is best, but there are some good ones. Your point above is exactly why senior policy analysts (such as AARP) don't favor phasing out benefits for upper income people - if you make it a poverty/lower middle class program, benefits will be cut %26amp; there will be stigma.
Yah, I think you are right. I also think it is hard to scam social security based on your job record. However, you can scam disability or welfare etc, and people REALLY hate it that some scammers get thru. So I see a lot of people in yahoo answers going on about disability scammers, too. The fact is, it is really hard to get disability no matter how injured/sick you are!
I knew a couple moms on welfare who went to college %26amp; got their degrees due to gov't programs %26amp; then got good jobs. Else, they would still be waitresses.
Just some thoughts.
Reply:social security started after the depression, i believe, to help those who lost so much so there is no stigma --despite the fact that the working poor are contributing to it and it does benefit upper classes.
other programs are offered to single mothers - their stigma started in the 70s, esp with newt gingrich. he claimed women on welfare had kids in order to get more money -this was totally unfounded and did not contain an ounce of truth in how women actually ended up with more kids.
welfare contributed to the breakup of families b/c it was geared towards single women.
these programs DO NOT help ppl GET OUT of poverty --that is a fact that many ppl miss-- they often just maintain their impoverished condition.
we had bad programs that did not lift ppl out of poverty, unfortunately, the poor ppl were the ones to suffer from the stigma (despite the fact that middle and upper class ppl get tax cuts and other govt benefits)
it's much easier to blame the victim than to fix the system
Reply:It went from a useful safety net to being a program the legislature could "borrow" money from, which has led to it's insolubility as a continuing, self financing program, which we've been trying to get our legislature and president to save for some time now. By the way, the net return on our money is abysmal. I'm all for privatizing the system, so all of us who have a way's to go before retirement can actually get a lot more money. It should be funded by general revenues in the meantime.
Reply:Well... there are a coupole of reasons. One is the fact that no two people have the same number. Originally the number was not to be used for identification purposes and there are still cards out there printed to that efgfect. However, now it is used by everyone from law enforcement to social services to the poor to even a second from of identification to get a job. Now that numberin many instances are not only used for tracking purposes but also for research on poeple from various law enforcement and military agencies. Even many numbers (employee numbers of various corporations, shelter identification numbers, etc) use these numbers to both recieve money form the government, tracking, and identification varification.
Also; as many big systems, there is the p[ossibility for abuse. For example, as a homeless person myself I know many who get a disability check that do not need it-- mostly for mental maladies. They will trun araound and work under the table. Also, since much of it is based on what you have made before the rich at retirement age will naturally get more than the worker who has done hard manual labor all of his/ her life.
I hope this helped you a bit.
Reply:Social Security was not meant as a means of retirement. The original system was a "safety net" for those who had fallen through the cracks.
Now, the system is the only means of support for those who truly need it--disabled and elderly who had no way of supporting themselves after their husbands passed.
However, the system is set up for all who qualify. There's a cap on how much you can draw if you have a retirement fund, pension or other means of income. If the Boomers properly planned their retirement, they wouldn't need to use Social Security as a means of income.
More people are living longer and more people are retiring, putting an unplanned strain on the system. Fewer workers means more financial burden on the rest of us.
For the rest of social programs, the few bad apples really spoil the image and scope of the programs. WIC (women, infant and children), Food Stamp Program, Welfare are all meant to be short-term assistance. Some grew up on welfare and continue to draw. These programs are easily abused and those who abuse it are "scum" in the eyes of the majority.
Done right, social programs are good programs set up for the right reasons. If not done right, the programs are a drain on society and a certain stigma is attached.
Why is social security considered by many a wonderful social program, but all others are a scurge on society?
I have found many people who are against the social security program, particularly people in their 20's and 30's. However I think your question is a good one. People tend to say social programs are not a good thing for them or the country. They point to the former Soviet Socialist Republic (Russia) and then comment "Look what happened there" . But the Soviet Union was not socialist. It was communist. Unfortunately most people do not understand that welfare has been revamped and you cannot be on it for years and years (Case in point is the gentleman from Boston who commented above me.) Congress has been raiding the social security funds for decades. There was enough money in the coffers for the elderly and infirm .....until the government decided to spend the money on military actions in Iraq where there were NO weapons of mass destruction in the first place. We spend relatively little on social programs in comparison to other programs. But people do not look at the whole picture and intelligently evaluate social programs. Social programs provide temporary assistance to people in times of need. And as far as Wica is concerned, should we let children stave because of the mistakes their parent(s) have made? Obviously, some people seem to think we should.
Reply:I think pcheesw's answer is best, but there are some good ones. Your point above is exactly why senior policy analysts (such as AARP) don't favor phasing out benefits for upper income people - if you make it a poverty/lower middle class program, benefits will be cut %26amp; there will be stigma.
Yah, I think you are right. I also think it is hard to scam social security based on your job record. However, you can scam disability or welfare etc, and people REALLY hate it that some scammers get thru. So I see a lot of people in yahoo answers going on about disability scammers, too. The fact is, it is really hard to get disability no matter how injured/sick you are!
I knew a couple moms on welfare who went to college %26amp; got their degrees due to gov't programs %26amp; then got good jobs. Else, they would still be waitresses.
Just some thoughts.
Reply:social security started after the depression, i believe, to help those who lost so much so there is no stigma --despite the fact that the working poor are contributing to it and it does benefit upper classes.
other programs are offered to single mothers - their stigma started in the 70s, esp with newt gingrich. he claimed women on welfare had kids in order to get more money -this was totally unfounded and did not contain an ounce of truth in how women actually ended up with more kids.
welfare contributed to the breakup of families b/c it was geared towards single women.
these programs DO NOT help ppl GET OUT of poverty --that is a fact that many ppl miss-- they often just maintain their impoverished condition.
we had bad programs that did not lift ppl out of poverty, unfortunately, the poor ppl were the ones to suffer from the stigma (despite the fact that middle and upper class ppl get tax cuts and other govt benefits)
it's much easier to blame the victim than to fix the system
Reply:It went from a useful safety net to being a program the legislature could "borrow" money from, which has led to it's insolubility as a continuing, self financing program, which we've been trying to get our legislature and president to save for some time now. By the way, the net return on our money is abysmal. I'm all for privatizing the system, so all of us who have a way's to go before retirement can actually get a lot more money. It should be funded by general revenues in the meantime.
Reply:Well... there are a coupole of reasons. One is the fact that no two people have the same number. Originally the number was not to be used for identification purposes and there are still cards out there printed to that efgfect. However, now it is used by everyone from law enforcement to social services to the poor to even a second from of identification to get a job. Now that numberin many instances are not only used for tracking purposes but also for research on poeple from various law enforcement and military agencies. Even many numbers (employee numbers of various corporations, shelter identification numbers, etc) use these numbers to both recieve money form the government, tracking, and identification varification.
Also; as many big systems, there is the p[ossibility for abuse. For example, as a homeless person myself I know many who get a disability check that do not need it-- mostly for mental maladies. They will trun araound and work under the table. Also, since much of it is based on what you have made before the rich at retirement age will naturally get more than the worker who has done hard manual labor all of his/ her life.
I hope this helped you a bit.
Reply:Social Security was not meant as a means of retirement. The original system was a "safety net" for those who had fallen through the cracks.
Now, the system is the only means of support for those who truly need it--disabled and elderly who had no way of supporting themselves after their husbands passed.
However, the system is set up for all who qualify. There's a cap on how much you can draw if you have a retirement fund, pension or other means of income. If the Boomers properly planned their retirement, they wouldn't need to use Social Security as a means of income.
More people are living longer and more people are retiring, putting an unplanned strain on the system. Fewer workers means more financial burden on the rest of us.
For the rest of social programs, the few bad apples really spoil the image and scope of the programs. WIC (women, infant and children), Food Stamp Program, Welfare are all meant to be short-term assistance. Some grew up on welfare and continue to draw. These programs are easily abused and those who abuse it are "scum" in the eyes of the majority.
Done right, social programs are good programs set up for the right reasons. If not done right, the programs are a drain on society and a certain stigma is attached.
Why is social security considered by many a wonderful social program, but all others are a scurge on society?
Is it because all people get social security, no matter how wealthy? If the middle-class, upper-class and wealthy are getting benefit from a social program, then is that benefit "deserved" and mysteriously considered a social program they "have rights to", that can't be taken away? Are social programs really about who "deserves" it, or who "needs" it?
Why is social security considered by many a wonderful social program, but all others are a scurge on society?
I have found many people who are against the social security program, particularly people in their 20's and 30's. However I think your question is a good one. People tend to say social programs are not a good thing for them or the country. They point to the former Soviet Socialist Republic (Russia) and then comment "Look what happened there" . But the Soviet Union was not socialist. It was communist. Unfortunately most people do not understand that welfare has been revamped and you cannot be on it for years and years (Case in point is the gentleman from Boston who commented above me.) Congress has been raiding the social security funds for decades. There was enough money in the coffers for the elderly and infirm .....until the government decided to spend the money on military actions in Iraq where there were NO weapons of mass destruction in the first place. We spend relatively little on social programs in comparison to other programs. But people do not look at the whole picture and intelligently evaluate social programs. Social programs provide temporary assistance to people in times of need. And as far as Wica is concerned, should we let children stave because of the mistakes their parent(s) have made? Obviously, some people seem to think we should.
Reply:I think pcheesw's answer is best, but there are some good ones. Your point above is exactly why senior policy analysts (such as AARP) don't favor phasing out benefits for upper income people - if you make it a poverty/lower middle class program, benefits will be cut %26amp; there will be stigma.
Yah, I think you are right. I also think it is hard to scam social security based on your job record. However, you can scam disability or welfare etc, and people REALLY hate it that some scammers get thru. So I see a lot of people in yahoo answers going on about disability scammers, too. The fact is, it is really hard to get disability no matter how injured/sick you are!
I knew a couple moms on welfare who went to college %26amp; got their degrees due to gov't programs %26amp; then got good jobs. Else, they would still be waitresses.
Just some thoughts.
Reply:social security started after the depression, i believe, to help those who lost so much so there is no stigma --despite the fact that the working poor are contributing to it and it does benefit upper classes.
other programs are offered to single mothers - their stigma started in the 70s, esp with newt gingrich. he claimed women on welfare had kids in order to get more money -this was totally unfounded and did not contain an ounce of truth in how women actually ended up with more kids.
welfare contributed to the breakup of families b/c it was geared towards single women.
these programs DO NOT help ppl GET OUT of poverty --that is a fact that many ppl miss-- they often just maintain their impoverished condition.
we had bad programs that did not lift ppl out of poverty, unfortunately, the poor ppl were the ones to suffer from the stigma (despite the fact that middle and upper class ppl get tax cuts and other govt benefits)
it's much easier to blame the victim than to fix the system
Reply:It went from a useful safety net to being a program the legislature could "borrow" money from, which has led to it's insolubility as a continuing, self financing program, which we've been trying to get our legislature and president to save for some time now. By the way, the net return on our money is abysmal. I'm all for privatizing the system, so all of us who have a way's to go before retirement can actually get a lot more money. It should be funded by general revenues in the meantime.
Reply:Well... there are a coupole of reasons. One is the fact that no two people have the same number. Originally the number was not to be used for identification purposes and there are still cards out there printed to that efgfect. However, now it is used by everyone from law enforcement to social services to the poor to even a second from of identification to get a job. Now that numberin many instances are not only used for tracking purposes but also for research on poeple from various law enforcement and military agencies. Even many numbers (employee numbers of various corporations, shelter identification numbers, etc) use these numbers to both recieve money form the government, tracking, and identification varification.
Also; as many big systems, there is the p[ossibility for abuse. For example, as a homeless person myself I know many who get a disability check that do not need it-- mostly for mental maladies. They will trun araound and work under the table. Also, since much of it is based on what you have made before the rich at retirement age will naturally get more than the worker who has done hard manual labor all of his/ her life.
I hope this helped you a bit.
Reply:Social Security was not meant as a means of retirement. The original system was a "safety net" for those who had fallen through the cracks.
Now, the system is the only means of support for those who truly need it--disabled and elderly who had no way of supporting themselves after their husbands passed.
However, the system is set up for all who qualify. There's a cap on how much you can draw if you have a retirement fund, pension or other means of income. If the Boomers properly planned their retirement, they wouldn't need to use Social Security as a means of income.
More people are living longer and more people are retiring, putting an unplanned strain on the system. Fewer workers means more financial burden on the rest of us.
For the rest of social programs, the few bad apples really spoil the image and scope of the programs. WIC (women, infant and children), Food Stamp Program, Welfare are all meant to be short-term assistance. Some grew up on welfare and continue to draw. These programs are easily abused and those who abuse it are "scum" in the eyes of the majority.
Done right, social programs are good programs set up for the right reasons. If not done right, the programs are a drain on society and a certain stigma is attached.
Why is social security considered by many a wonderful social program, but all others are a scurge on society?
I have found many people who are against the social security program, particularly people in their 20's and 30's. However I think your question is a good one. People tend to say social programs are not a good thing for them or the country. They point to the former Soviet Socialist Republic (Russia) and then comment "Look what happened there" . But the Soviet Union was not socialist. It was communist. Unfortunately most people do not understand that welfare has been revamped and you cannot be on it for years and years (Case in point is the gentleman from Boston who commented above me.) Congress has been raiding the social security funds for decades. There was enough money in the coffers for the elderly and infirm .....until the government decided to spend the money on military actions in Iraq where there were NO weapons of mass destruction in the first place. We spend relatively little on social programs in comparison to other programs. But people do not look at the whole picture and intelligently evaluate social programs. Social programs provide temporary assistance to people in times of need. And as far as Wica is concerned, should we let children stave because of the mistakes their parent(s) have made? Obviously, some people seem to think we should.
Reply:I think pcheesw's answer is best, but there are some good ones. Your point above is exactly why senior policy analysts (such as AARP) don't favor phasing out benefits for upper income people - if you make it a poverty/lower middle class program, benefits will be cut %26amp; there will be stigma.
Yah, I think you are right. I also think it is hard to scam social security based on your job record. However, you can scam disability or welfare etc, and people REALLY hate it that some scammers get thru. So I see a lot of people in yahoo answers going on about disability scammers, too. The fact is, it is really hard to get disability no matter how injured/sick you are!
I knew a couple moms on welfare who went to college %26amp; got their degrees due to gov't programs %26amp; then got good jobs. Else, they would still be waitresses.
Just some thoughts.
Reply:social security started after the depression, i believe, to help those who lost so much so there is no stigma --despite the fact that the working poor are contributing to it and it does benefit upper classes.
other programs are offered to single mothers - their stigma started in the 70s, esp with newt gingrich. he claimed women on welfare had kids in order to get more money -this was totally unfounded and did not contain an ounce of truth in how women actually ended up with more kids.
welfare contributed to the breakup of families b/c it was geared towards single women.
these programs DO NOT help ppl GET OUT of poverty --that is a fact that many ppl miss-- they often just maintain their impoverished condition.
we had bad programs that did not lift ppl out of poverty, unfortunately, the poor ppl were the ones to suffer from the stigma (despite the fact that middle and upper class ppl get tax cuts and other govt benefits)
it's much easier to blame the victim than to fix the system
Reply:It went from a useful safety net to being a program the legislature could "borrow" money from, which has led to it's insolubility as a continuing, self financing program, which we've been trying to get our legislature and president to save for some time now. By the way, the net return on our money is abysmal. I'm all for privatizing the system, so all of us who have a way's to go before retirement can actually get a lot more money. It should be funded by general revenues in the meantime.
Reply:Well... there are a coupole of reasons. One is the fact that no two people have the same number. Originally the number was not to be used for identification purposes and there are still cards out there printed to that efgfect. However, now it is used by everyone from law enforcement to social services to the poor to even a second from of identification to get a job. Now that numberin many instances are not only used for tracking purposes but also for research on poeple from various law enforcement and military agencies. Even many numbers (employee numbers of various corporations, shelter identification numbers, etc) use these numbers to both recieve money form the government, tracking, and identification varification.
Also; as many big systems, there is the p[ossibility for abuse. For example, as a homeless person myself I know many who get a disability check that do not need it-- mostly for mental maladies. They will trun araound and work under the table. Also, since much of it is based on what you have made before the rich at retirement age will naturally get more than the worker who has done hard manual labor all of his/ her life.
I hope this helped you a bit.
Reply:Social Security was not meant as a means of retirement. The original system was a "safety net" for those who had fallen through the cracks.
Now, the system is the only means of support for those who truly need it--disabled and elderly who had no way of supporting themselves after their husbands passed.
However, the system is set up for all who qualify. There's a cap on how much you can draw if you have a retirement fund, pension or other means of income. If the Boomers properly planned their retirement, they wouldn't need to use Social Security as a means of income.
More people are living longer and more people are retiring, putting an unplanned strain on the system. Fewer workers means more financial burden on the rest of us.
For the rest of social programs, the few bad apples really spoil the image and scope of the programs. WIC (women, infant and children), Food Stamp Program, Welfare are all meant to be short-term assistance. Some grew up on welfare and continue to draw. These programs are easily abused and those who abuse it are "scum" in the eyes of the majority.
Done right, social programs are good programs set up for the right reasons. If not done right, the programs are a drain on society and a certain stigma is attached.
Who is really trying to take away Social Security?
Our Social Security
Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social
Security (FICA) Program. He promised:
1.) That participation in the Program would be
completely voluntary,
2.) That the participants would only have to pay
1% of the first $1,400 of their annual
Incomes into the Program,
3.) That the money the participants elected to put
Into the program would be tax deductible each year,
4.) That the money the participants put into the
Independent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the
General operating fund, and therefore, would
only be used to fund the Social Security
Retirement Program, and no other
Government program, and,
5.) That the annuity payments to the retirees
would never be taxed as income.
Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are
Now receiving a Social Security check every month --
And then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of
The money we paid to the Federal government to 'put
Away' -- you may be interested in the following:
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party took Social Security from the
Independent 'Trust Fund' and put it into the
General fund so that Congress could spend it?
A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the democratically
Controlled House and Senate.
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax
Deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?
A: The Democratic Party.
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social
Security annuities?
A: The Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the 'tie-breaking' deciding vote as President of the
Senate, while he was Vice President of the US.
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party decided to start giving
Annuity payments to immigrants?
AND MY FAVORITE:
A: That's right! Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party.
Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65,
Began to receive Social Security payments! The
Democratic Party gave these payments to them,
Even though they never paid a dime into it!
--------------------------------------...
Then, after violating the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!
Who is really trying to take away Social Security?
That's why the Democrats are afraid of privatization of Social Security. Where would they get the money to pay all of these illegal immigrants!
Reply:Both parties had their fair share of plundering the funds.. Now that the baby boomer are starting to retire we face a 47 trillion dollar entitlement deficit... This will mushroom to 77 trillion by 2040 if nothing is done!
Reply:It was the Democrats that pilfered the social security poke, and thats why the welfare leeches vote democrat.
Reply:Thanks for posting this. I knew this already and I do get tired of the socialists bad mouthing the republicans over social security. Carter and the democrat majority in congress also doubled the social security tax on working people, with the blessing of the unions. Carter told us this would fix social security.
Reply:very true
Reply:You forgot to mention that in his address to congress when introducing this bill, FDR also made one of his 3 main priorities PRIVATIZED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS....which is what Bush was proposing.
It doesn't matter any way, Social Security will be a thing of the past by time I hit retirement age.
Reply:Lots of quotes, but no sources to back up your claims.
And by the way?
The GOP has been trying to eliminate SS for years.
Reply:What do you expect from the tax and spend democats. You did a nice job doing your homework on this one.
Notice neither Billary nor Obamanation are saying anything about social security?
Reply:I wish that stuff was true, but check out Snopes. Much of that is incorrect and some is merely misleading. Some is true. Both parties have screwed it up.
Reply:I am 24. Personally I wish they would do away with Social Security. Even at 24 I have other plans already to pay for my retirement. Why pay in to something that both parties have screwed up so bad I will not get it?
Reply:Nice rant...are you over yourself yet?
Reply:Nuff said!!
Reply:Liberals
Reply:McCain!
Reply:Democrats. The proof is everywhere, all you have to do is look for it.
Reply:why don't you check out the state of the economy that the republican president before those left our country in.
Historically, and now, republicans rely on democrats to bail the country out of debt.... and then in turn, use the BS of "no new taxes" to put down democrats.
Reply:Wow this sure did open my eyes but then again nothing surprises me when it comes to Dems anymore.
Reply:yep, you got it all figured out. Only true Americans are Republicans and all democrats are leeches who should be exhiled...except for Hillary because Coulter, Limbaugh, and Murdoc all endorce her...and everyone knows it's better to hang with the popular kids.
Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social
Security (FICA) Program. He promised:
1.) That participation in the Program would be
completely voluntary,
2.) That the participants would only have to pay
1% of the first $1,400 of their annual
Incomes into the Program,
3.) That the money the participants elected to put
Into the program would be tax deductible each year,
4.) That the money the participants put into the
Independent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the
General operating fund, and therefore, would
only be used to fund the Social Security
Retirement Program, and no other
Government program, and,
5.) That the annuity payments to the retirees
would never be taxed as income.
Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are
Now receiving a Social Security check every month --
And then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of
The money we paid to the Federal government to 'put
Away' -- you may be interested in the following:
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party took Social Security from the
Independent 'Trust Fund' and put it into the
General fund so that Congress could spend it?
A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the democratically
Controlled House and Senate.
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax
Deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?
A: The Democratic Party.
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social
Security annuities?
A: The Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the 'tie-breaking' deciding vote as President of the
Senate, while he was Vice President of the US.
--------------------------------------...
Q: Which Political Party decided to start giving
Annuity payments to immigrants?
AND MY FAVORITE:
A: That's right! Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party.
Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65,
Began to receive Social Security payments! The
Democratic Party gave these payments to them,
Even though they never paid a dime into it!
--------------------------------------...
Then, after violating the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!
Who is really trying to take away Social Security?
That's why the Democrats are afraid of privatization of Social Security. Where would they get the money to pay all of these illegal immigrants!
Reply:Both parties had their fair share of plundering the funds.. Now that the baby boomer are starting to retire we face a 47 trillion dollar entitlement deficit... This will mushroom to 77 trillion by 2040 if nothing is done!
Reply:It was the Democrats that pilfered the social security poke, and thats why the welfare leeches vote democrat.
Reply:Thanks for posting this. I knew this already and I do get tired of the socialists bad mouthing the republicans over social security. Carter and the democrat majority in congress also doubled the social security tax on working people, with the blessing of the unions. Carter told us this would fix social security.
Reply:very true
Reply:You forgot to mention that in his address to congress when introducing this bill, FDR also made one of his 3 main priorities PRIVATIZED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS....which is what Bush was proposing.
It doesn't matter any way, Social Security will be a thing of the past by time I hit retirement age.
Reply:Lots of quotes, but no sources to back up your claims.
And by the way?
The GOP has been trying to eliminate SS for years.
Reply:What do you expect from the tax and spend democats. You did a nice job doing your homework on this one.
Notice neither Billary nor Obamanation are saying anything about social security?
Reply:I wish that stuff was true, but check out Snopes. Much of that is incorrect and some is merely misleading. Some is true. Both parties have screwed it up.
Reply:I am 24. Personally I wish they would do away with Social Security. Even at 24 I have other plans already to pay for my retirement. Why pay in to something that both parties have screwed up so bad I will not get it?
Reply:Nice rant...are you over yourself yet?
Reply:Nuff said!!
Reply:Liberals
Reply:McCain!
Reply:Democrats. The proof is everywhere, all you have to do is look for it.
Reply:why don't you check out the state of the economy that the republican president before those left our country in.
Historically, and now, republicans rely on democrats to bail the country out of debt.... and then in turn, use the BS of "no new taxes" to put down democrats.
Reply:Wow this sure did open my eyes but then again nothing surprises me when it comes to Dems anymore.
Reply:yep, you got it all figured out. Only true Americans are Republicans and all democrats are leeches who should be exhiled...except for Hillary because Coulter, Limbaugh, and Murdoc all endorce her...and everyone knows it's better to hang with the popular kids.
Can the Social Security Administration be sued, for Neglect of a Disabled Person?
The Social Security Disability Income, was Discontinued, from a
42-yr old male, who inherited a Radioactive Chemical Substance,
from his dad who had served in WWII, and this person is in no
way, able to "provide for himself".
Social Security claimed that he "owed money to them". When a
U.S. Senator investigated this situation, the SS Check was ''re-instated", %26amp; it was discovered that this male DID NOT OWE, this
$20,000 to the SS Dept., but they Owe Him %26amp; his 5 children.
This male went without funds for more than a month, and had to
"beg churches / agencies, to buy his medicine / food"...
I feel that the Social Security is in the Wrong...to do this to an
individual, who is so declined in health.
Shouldn't they be held Responsible, for causing further suffering,
neglect to this individual?
I'm appalled at the way Our Social Security Department / the
employees who work there, ARE MISTREATING THE CLIENTS OF
SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE SERVICES.
I've helped hundreds so far.
Can the Social Security Administration be sued, for Neglect of a Disabled Person?
To sue the federal government, there needs to be an underlying statue to base the suit on, because generally the government is immure to all suits.
The federal torts claims act (FTCA) allows individuals to sue for torts, but certain criteria must be met:
1. Individuals cannot be sued, ecxcept as per # 2, below. In other words, if the a postal worker backs into your can while on the jar, you have to sue the federal government.
2. If the individual has knowing violated a constitution right, then then can be used. This occurs, say, when a federal employee falsely imprisions a person for, say, for bieng black and no other reason (a 13th amendment violation). This doesn't seem to apply here.
3. You must exhaust all administrative remedies in a timely manner. This is often a signifcant bar, as the administrative remedies often impose strict time limits.
4. The government has not waive immunity for the torts of fraud, misrepresentation, slander, and liable. You can't use the government for these.
5. This is the big one: The government also has immunity for any discretionary decesions. In other words, you can't sue for the government for doing it's poorly. You remedy of that is to vote the people who run the government out of office.
So...it would be pretty hard to sue on the facts you mention, but without more information it would be hard to know for sure. If you think you might have a claim, see a professional.
Reply:they have to back pay if they were found in the wrong.
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42-yr old male, who inherited a Radioactive Chemical Substance,
from his dad who had served in WWII, and this person is in no
way, able to "provide for himself".
Social Security claimed that he "owed money to them". When a
U.S. Senator investigated this situation, the SS Check was ''re-instated", %26amp; it was discovered that this male DID NOT OWE, this
$20,000 to the SS Dept., but they Owe Him %26amp; his 5 children.
This male went without funds for more than a month, and had to
"beg churches / agencies, to buy his medicine / food"...
I feel that the Social Security is in the Wrong...to do this to an
individual, who is so declined in health.
Shouldn't they be held Responsible, for causing further suffering,
neglect to this individual?
I'm appalled at the way Our Social Security Department / the
employees who work there, ARE MISTREATING THE CLIENTS OF
SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE SERVICES.
I've helped hundreds so far.
Can the Social Security Administration be sued, for Neglect of a Disabled Person?
To sue the federal government, there needs to be an underlying statue to base the suit on, because generally the government is immure to all suits.
The federal torts claims act (FTCA) allows individuals to sue for torts, but certain criteria must be met:
1. Individuals cannot be sued, ecxcept as per # 2, below. In other words, if the a postal worker backs into your can while on the jar, you have to sue the federal government.
2. If the individual has knowing violated a constitution right, then then can be used. This occurs, say, when a federal employee falsely imprisions a person for, say, for bieng black and no other reason (a 13th amendment violation). This doesn't seem to apply here.
3. You must exhaust all administrative remedies in a timely manner. This is often a signifcant bar, as the administrative remedies often impose strict time limits.
4. The government has not waive immunity for the torts of fraud, misrepresentation, slander, and liable. You can't use the government for these.
5. This is the big one: The government also has immunity for any discretionary decesions. In other words, you can't sue for the government for doing it's poorly. You remedy of that is to vote the people who run the government out of office.
So...it would be pretty hard to sue on the facts you mention, but without more information it would be hard to know for sure. If you think you might have a claim, see a professional.
Reply:they have to back pay if they were found in the wrong.
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Should Social Security be taken out of the Federal budget?
I do not borrow cash from my credit Cards. I do not borrow cash from my 401k or my own Social Security account. This makes no sense. Why do the American people and Congress allow the same non-sense from Washington? People are sometimes very strange in there thinking. You can not borrow money then count it as income for the month. It's not income if you borrow it, it's a debt you must pay.
Social security is a pay as you go program. Republicans have long wanted to end the program and sending the program into Bankruptcy has long been there goal. They don't mind supporting there own kind but they object to paying a tax that helps others in there old age.
The Republicans would love to end this Social program and the Elderly can just starve and live on the streets. The Republicans favor personal savings accounts because they know if you take out younger Americans paying into the program it will put the program in bankruptcy which is there goal.
Congress has borrowed from the Social Security trust fund and used the money in the general fund spending many times in a effort to end the program.
Should Social Security be taken out of the Federal budget?
Can liberals think for themselves or they just spit out the talking points the DNC gives them?
SS needs to be reformed. Any program that takes 15% of your money at gunpoint and gives you a rate of return of about 2% is just wrong. What if you die at 58? Your heirs get $255.
W's reform plan is a good one. Keep most of the revenue going in to the program to pay for the retirees AND allow younger workers to start their own accounts. Every 5-10 years increase the percentage we can put into our own accounts. In a generation we will all have our own accounts and not have to worry about the government borrowing from SS. Then if we die at 58 our savings go to our heirs as it should.
The only reason liberals want to keep SS is because EVERY election they threaten old people that Republicans will take away their SS if you elect them. They have been saying that for at least 25 years (thats as long as I have been paying attention) and it hasn't happened yet.
Reply:Why can't Social Security be optional?
Reply:YES-considering that even if both spouses paid all their working lives and one dies, you can ONLY collect on the one who died and lose your own that you paid all those years!!!! that is criminal. There has got to be a better way!!! and they take sooo much that you cannot afford to put the same amount away for yourself.The average american cannot even afford to save for the future anymore, there is no such thing as job security and we are a nation of working mothers, raising a generation of fatherless children, doomed to repeat the same cycle over and over.even with social security, most retired people cannot afford to retire and they get penalized by social security for working!!! It is a very sad situation.
Reply:obviously you didnt follow Bush's social security reform carefully. He did not want to end it, but reform it. He wanted to change it so people could invest a PORTION of it if they CHOSE to. It was voluntary and no one wld be forced to do it. It would encourage those that wanted to, to make better choices with the money and save the government alot of money in the long run. But, not to worry, the democrats shot it down. The problem will not go away though. We need Social Security reform.
Reply:Yes. the reason is that politicians of both parties have used this fund to finance their own pet programs and personal gain. In reality Social Security should be funded with the current existing funds. From there on it should be funded through the fair tax that would eliminate the rape of both employers and employees by the current system.
In addition every person should be allowed to make investments of some sort for their added wellbeing. This is the option provided to the politicians, and government employees. None of them wants to do away with the program so we can reason (not assume) the program is a viable means to provide for retirement.
Social security is a pay as you go program. Republicans have long wanted to end the program and sending the program into Bankruptcy has long been there goal. They don't mind supporting there own kind but they object to paying a tax that helps others in there old age.
The Republicans would love to end this Social program and the Elderly can just starve and live on the streets. The Republicans favor personal savings accounts because they know if you take out younger Americans paying into the program it will put the program in bankruptcy which is there goal.
Congress has borrowed from the Social Security trust fund and used the money in the general fund spending many times in a effort to end the program.
Should Social Security be taken out of the Federal budget?
Can liberals think for themselves or they just spit out the talking points the DNC gives them?
SS needs to be reformed. Any program that takes 15% of your money at gunpoint and gives you a rate of return of about 2% is just wrong. What if you die at 58? Your heirs get $255.
W's reform plan is a good one. Keep most of the revenue going in to the program to pay for the retirees AND allow younger workers to start their own accounts. Every 5-10 years increase the percentage we can put into our own accounts. In a generation we will all have our own accounts and not have to worry about the government borrowing from SS. Then if we die at 58 our savings go to our heirs as it should.
The only reason liberals want to keep SS is because EVERY election they threaten old people that Republicans will take away their SS if you elect them. They have been saying that for at least 25 years (thats as long as I have been paying attention) and it hasn't happened yet.
Reply:Why can't Social Security be optional?
Reply:YES-considering that even if both spouses paid all their working lives and one dies, you can ONLY collect on the one who died and lose your own that you paid all those years!!!! that is criminal. There has got to be a better way!!! and they take sooo much that you cannot afford to put the same amount away for yourself.The average american cannot even afford to save for the future anymore, there is no such thing as job security and we are a nation of working mothers, raising a generation of fatherless children, doomed to repeat the same cycle over and over.even with social security, most retired people cannot afford to retire and they get penalized by social security for working!!! It is a very sad situation.
Reply:obviously you didnt follow Bush's social security reform carefully. He did not want to end it, but reform it. He wanted to change it so people could invest a PORTION of it if they CHOSE to. It was voluntary and no one wld be forced to do it. It would encourage those that wanted to, to make better choices with the money and save the government alot of money in the long run. But, not to worry, the democrats shot it down. The problem will not go away though. We need Social Security reform.
Reply:Yes. the reason is that politicians of both parties have used this fund to finance their own pet programs and personal gain. In reality Social Security should be funded with the current existing funds. From there on it should be funded through the fair tax that would eliminate the rape of both employers and employees by the current system.
In addition every person should be allowed to make investments of some sort for their added wellbeing. This is the option provided to the politicians, and government employees. None of them wants to do away with the program so we can reason (not assume) the program is a viable means to provide for retirement.
Does Hillary know something about Social security the trustees of the program dont?
"This is the most successful domestic program in the history of the United States," Clinton said to applause from seniors gathered in Washington to push their policy agenda. "When I'm president, privatization is off the table because it's not the answer to anything."
She also said she does not support cutting benefits or increasing the retirement age. Seniors can begin collecting partial benefits at age 62, with full benefits available at age 67 for those born in 1960 or later.
The program's trustees issued a report in April that made clear the deficits Social Security faces:
Has the size of the Social Security problem changed over the last year?
* In net present value terms, Social Security owes $6.8 trillion dollars more in benefits than it will receive in taxes. That number includes $2.0 trillion, in net present value terms, to repay the bonds in Social Security's trust fund. This $300 billion increase is almost 4.5 percent higher than last year's $6.5 trillion number. The 2007 number consists of $2.0 trillion to repay the special issue bonds in the trust fund and $4.8 trillion to pay benefits after the trust fund is exhausted in 2041.
Net present value measures the amount of money that would have to be invested today in order to have enough money on hand to pay deficits in the future. In other words, Congress would have to invest $6.8 trillion today in order to have enough money to pay all of Social Security's promised benefits between 2017 and 2081. This money would be in addition to what Social Security receives during those years from its payroll taxes. ....
* Social Security spending will exceed projected tax collections in 2017. These deficits will quickly balloon to alarming proportions. After adjusting for inflation, annual deficits will reach $67.8 billion in 2020, $266.5 billion in 2030, and $330.9 billion in 2035.
Does Hillary know something about Social security the trustees of the program dont?
Like most people who support socialism, Hillary Clinton does not live in the real world. There should be no question about her being a socialist after that statement inferring that private control of wealth is not the answer. Private control of wealth is the basis of America. It has been the answer for over 200 years.
Equal opportunity, not equal outcome. That's true liberalism.
Reply:if SS is the best government program ever how in Gods name can anyone think socialized medicine is a good idea Report It
Reply:Socialized medicine isn't a good idea. But a single payer system might very well be. The adminstrative cost of medicare is only 3%, as opposed to private insurance which is 40%. Report It
Reply:It may be time to monopolized the health insurance industry, not the medical industry. Under a single payer system user would have to "buy" into it. It wouldn't be free coverage. Report It
Reply:It would just be a heck of a lot cheaper. I'm pretty tired of paying $13,000 a year for my family plan. Report It
Reply:Never bother a Democrat politician with the future...if it won't go "kaboom" til she gets out of office she could give a rats ***.
Reply:She is right about, despite its problems, SS being our most successful domestic program. I'm sure she knows the problems with SS just as well as any of us. Obviously she feels there is a better solution to this problem than privatization and raising the retirement age. But if she does she needs to put forth more details about how she plans to deal with it, and I suspect she will have to before this election is over if she's going to back her stance.
Reply:Hasn't anyone else noticed that Hillary Clinton lies? Whatever she says is for the benefit of herself and aimed at the audience to whom she is speaking.
Reply:I thought people got what they paid into it? Just proves insurance and all that is an expensive scam.
Reply:Yes it is a successful program but the program is not what it was intended for if you read reports from Congress at its creation. Government assumed many would die shortly after getting it, longevity of life has changed dramatically. Also did not intend program to be citizens only funding for retirement. Plus back then there were many more working than retiring by far now with the baby boom generation and its large numbers there are not enough to work to fund their needs. Partial privatization is only way to keep it running.
Reply:She's going to take all of the money and trade commodities for us.
She made $100,000 on her one and only trade.
Do you think that was luck or a bribe?
Reply:Clinton is pandering. She said that in a room full of senior citizens. Of course they would applaud! They don't realize that deficits will occur and there is no realistic way of reparing social security. Is a failure and it will only hurt us. The government doesn't have enough funds to cover everybody, is not possible. She obviously doesn't know what she is talking about.
Reply:She knows about it as much as you do.
Reply:"Social Security spending will exceed projected tax collections in 2017. These deficits will quickly balloon to alarming proportions. After adjusting for inflation, annual deficits will reach $67.8 billion in 2020, $266.5 billion in 2030, and $330.9 billion in 2035."
Maybe we should have invested in Soc. Sec instead of the debacle you call Iraq...
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She also said she does not support cutting benefits or increasing the retirement age. Seniors can begin collecting partial benefits at age 62, with full benefits available at age 67 for those born in 1960 or later.
The program's trustees issued a report in April that made clear the deficits Social Security faces:
Has the size of the Social Security problem changed over the last year?
* In net present value terms, Social Security owes $6.8 trillion dollars more in benefits than it will receive in taxes. That number includes $2.0 trillion, in net present value terms, to repay the bonds in Social Security's trust fund. This $300 billion increase is almost 4.5 percent higher than last year's $6.5 trillion number. The 2007 number consists of $2.0 trillion to repay the special issue bonds in the trust fund and $4.8 trillion to pay benefits after the trust fund is exhausted in 2041.
Net present value measures the amount of money that would have to be invested today in order to have enough money on hand to pay deficits in the future. In other words, Congress would have to invest $6.8 trillion today in order to have enough money to pay all of Social Security's promised benefits between 2017 and 2081. This money would be in addition to what Social Security receives during those years from its payroll taxes. ....
* Social Security spending will exceed projected tax collections in 2017. These deficits will quickly balloon to alarming proportions. After adjusting for inflation, annual deficits will reach $67.8 billion in 2020, $266.5 billion in 2030, and $330.9 billion in 2035.
Does Hillary know something about Social security the trustees of the program dont?
Like most people who support socialism, Hillary Clinton does not live in the real world. There should be no question about her being a socialist after that statement inferring that private control of wealth is not the answer. Private control of wealth is the basis of America. It has been the answer for over 200 years.
Equal opportunity, not equal outcome. That's true liberalism.
Reply:if SS is the best government program ever how in Gods name can anyone think socialized medicine is a good idea Report It
Reply:Socialized medicine isn't a good idea. But a single payer system might very well be. The adminstrative cost of medicare is only 3%, as opposed to private insurance which is 40%. Report It
Reply:It may be time to monopolized the health insurance industry, not the medical industry. Under a single payer system user would have to "buy" into it. It wouldn't be free coverage. Report It
Reply:It would just be a heck of a lot cheaper. I'm pretty tired of paying $13,000 a year for my family plan. Report It
Reply:Never bother a Democrat politician with the future...if it won't go "kaboom" til she gets out of office she could give a rats ***.
Reply:She is right about, despite its problems, SS being our most successful domestic program. I'm sure she knows the problems with SS just as well as any of us. Obviously she feels there is a better solution to this problem than privatization and raising the retirement age. But if she does she needs to put forth more details about how she plans to deal with it, and I suspect she will have to before this election is over if she's going to back her stance.
Reply:Hasn't anyone else noticed that Hillary Clinton lies? Whatever she says is for the benefit of herself and aimed at the audience to whom she is speaking.
Reply:I thought people got what they paid into it? Just proves insurance and all that is an expensive scam.
Reply:Yes it is a successful program but the program is not what it was intended for if you read reports from Congress at its creation. Government assumed many would die shortly after getting it, longevity of life has changed dramatically. Also did not intend program to be citizens only funding for retirement. Plus back then there were many more working than retiring by far now with the baby boom generation and its large numbers there are not enough to work to fund their needs. Partial privatization is only way to keep it running.
Reply:She's going to take all of the money and trade commodities for us.
She made $100,000 on her one and only trade.
Do you think that was luck or a bribe?
Reply:Clinton is pandering. She said that in a room full of senior citizens. Of course they would applaud! They don't realize that deficits will occur and there is no realistic way of reparing social security. Is a failure and it will only hurt us. The government doesn't have enough funds to cover everybody, is not possible. She obviously doesn't know what she is talking about.
Reply:She knows about it as much as you do.
Reply:"Social Security spending will exceed projected tax collections in 2017. These deficits will quickly balloon to alarming proportions. After adjusting for inflation, annual deficits will reach $67.8 billion in 2020, $266.5 billion in 2030, and $330.9 billion in 2035."
Maybe we should have invested in Soc. Sec instead of the debacle you call Iraq...
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Sociology vs. social science vs. social work?
what's the difference between a degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, and actual social work. Assuming I want to become a social worker would I be able to use these degrees?(it's much harder to find schools that actually offer a bachelor's in social work)
Sociology vs. social science vs. social work?
If you actually want to be social worker you really need a degree in social work. You may be able to get a state job with the other degrees in some states (but this is increasingly becoming rate. Yes any school will have sociology. But there are close to 500 accredited BSW programs. And you do want a CSWE accredited program.
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Reply:They are all 3 very different from one another. If you want to become a Social Worker get your degree in Social Work....then get licensed as a social worker in your state.
Reply:* Sociology is the academic study of how people behave in groups and why. It's all about the "why do they do that" and is related to psychology. Where psychology seeks to understand individuals, sociology seeks to understand societal groups.
* Social Science is the broad term referring to the academic fields that look at society from a social perspective. The social sciences include anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, organizational behavior, sociology, psychology, and the like. It is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning how people behave and why.
* Social Work is a professional field interested not as much in "why" people do what they do but instead in "how" can I fix this right now. It is related to counseling and includes some counseling education. The social worker seeks to solve problems whereas the social scientist seeks to explain them.
So given a situation that we have an individual that steals other people's property:
The sociologist will examine why he behaves this way and seek to understand his motivations and how he came to not respect other people's property. The generalist social scientist will consider whether economic or politic conditions contributed to his behavior. The social worker will meet with him and try to find a way to get him to not steal people's property any longer by considering what the social scientists studied and applying that information to this client.
Let's say he stole food because the economy is bad:
The sociologist will say that he was simply meeting his needs (maybe Maslow's Hierarchy) and everyone would behave the same in his situation. The social scientist might show us that throughout history, this has been the case when the economy is bad. The social worker will determine if some additional training in a job skill or having him move somewhere else to find a job will solve the problem.
Social sciences are so cool! Be warned though - these professionals tend to need an advanced degree (MA, MSW, PhD) and they tend not to get paid very well.
You can't find too many BSW programs because of the need for counseling education for social workers. Counseling is usually taught at the graduate level. A BA/BS is sociology or social sciences is sufficient to enter the profession in some lower-level jobs and to enter graduate study for the MSW.
Econ and Organization Behavior in the business school are also social sciences as is Education.
cosmetic
Sociology vs. social science vs. social work?
If you actually want to be social worker you really need a degree in social work. You may be able to get a state job with the other degrees in some states (but this is increasingly becoming rate. Yes any school will have sociology. But there are close to 500 accredited BSW programs. And you do want a CSWE accredited program.
DA
Reply:They are all 3 very different from one another. If you want to become a Social Worker get your degree in Social Work....then get licensed as a social worker in your state.
Reply:* Sociology is the academic study of how people behave in groups and why. It's all about the "why do they do that" and is related to psychology. Where psychology seeks to understand individuals, sociology seeks to understand societal groups.
* Social Science is the broad term referring to the academic fields that look at society from a social perspective. The social sciences include anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, organizational behavior, sociology, psychology, and the like. It is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning how people behave and why.
* Social Work is a professional field interested not as much in "why" people do what they do but instead in "how" can I fix this right now. It is related to counseling and includes some counseling education. The social worker seeks to solve problems whereas the social scientist seeks to explain them.
So given a situation that we have an individual that steals other people's property:
The sociologist will examine why he behaves this way and seek to understand his motivations and how he came to not respect other people's property. The generalist social scientist will consider whether economic or politic conditions contributed to his behavior. The social worker will meet with him and try to find a way to get him to not steal people's property any longer by considering what the social scientists studied and applying that information to this client.
Let's say he stole food because the economy is bad:
The sociologist will say that he was simply meeting his needs (maybe Maslow's Hierarchy) and everyone would behave the same in his situation. The social scientist might show us that throughout history, this has been the case when the economy is bad. The social worker will determine if some additional training in a job skill or having him move somewhere else to find a job will solve the problem.
Social sciences are so cool! Be warned though - these professionals tend to need an advanced degree (MA, MSW, PhD) and they tend not to get paid very well.
You can't find too many BSW programs because of the need for counseling education for social workers. Counseling is usually taught at the graduate level. A BA/BS is sociology or social sciences is sufficient to enter the profession in some lower-level jobs and to enter graduate study for the MSW.
Econ and Organization Behavior in the business school are also social sciences as is Education.
cosmetic
If social costs are greater than social benefits, does it mean that a negative externality occurs?
People say that if social costs are greater than private costs, a negative externality occurs. But what if social costs are greater than social benefits, what occurs?
If social costs are greater than social benefits, does it mean that a negative externality occurs?
According to cost benefit analysis, the action will not be taken. If a certain action will impose a higher social cost than it derives a social benefit, then it would be foolish to implement such a course of action. Thus, the action simply will not be taken.
Reply:Without a doubt,If social cost are greater than social benefits its is negative externality.Take a good consideration an Industry built near people residence and it omits smoke and make noise pollution,and since it has been established it has done nothing for the people,That's is to say social cost is great than social benefits.
If social costs are greater than social benefits, does it mean that a negative externality occurs?
According to cost benefit analysis, the action will not be taken. If a certain action will impose a higher social cost than it derives a social benefit, then it would be foolish to implement such a course of action. Thus, the action simply will not be taken.
Reply:Without a doubt,If social cost are greater than social benefits its is negative externality.Take a good consideration an Industry built near people residence and it omits smoke and make noise pollution,and since it has been established it has done nothing for the people,That's is to say social cost is great than social benefits.
Why social workers cant do more work?
I always wished that those people from social service would do more work, but now its too late to put me in the foster care cause I'm adult, 19. I'm not educated, I cant get any job, I'm in a dead end. I'm even starving now, I dont know if I'll eat today. Its a long story how all this happened.
Why social workers wont help more? I would really appreciate, if they would put me in the orphanage years ago but instead of that, I went through a big hell. I dont remember when it was the last time I went to sleep with a full stomach. So now I cant do anything, I only have elementary school, I cant get any job, I cant move on. Why socials cant do more work? It would be great if there would be some kind of social police that would check every family if everything is okay, but now its too late for me. I dont see any hope for me anymore.
Why social workers cant do more work?
with so many kids in the system they try their best I'm sure.
what i don't understand is even with just an elementary education why you couldn't get a job. most restaurant jobs/ fast food don't require a high school diploma/GED.
Its never too late for anyone. Just laziness to look for other options..
Reply:I had a really hard childhood also but you can't go on feeling sorry for yourself. I lived on the streets downtown with my little brothes and a addicted mom. Now I am buying my own home I own a motorcycle and I love life. You can make your life better if I did it then you can do it...
Reply:Why can't you put a foot forward and put your own life in order. Let me tell you something: foster homes can be hell. Moving around from one place to another is NO guarantee that you would have turned out better. and Institutional Placements (which have replaced orphanages) are no place to call home.
You need to get your GED........there are free classes out there that can help you get it and you need to get a job. and take care of yourself.
The definition of social work:
"The professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning"
NOT
hand holding, passing out freebies, and leading the way for people who are unable to do things for themselves. You are 19. You are a legal adult. It is time to get off your butt and get out there and stand on your own two feet. Social Workers are enablers......their job is to ENABLE people to do things for themselves.
sounds like you wanted things to be done for you. Don't blame the social workers............
Why social workers wont help more? I would really appreciate, if they would put me in the orphanage years ago but instead of that, I went through a big hell. I dont remember when it was the last time I went to sleep with a full stomach. So now I cant do anything, I only have elementary school, I cant get any job, I cant move on. Why socials cant do more work? It would be great if there would be some kind of social police that would check every family if everything is okay, but now its too late for me. I dont see any hope for me anymore.
Why social workers cant do more work?
with so many kids in the system they try their best I'm sure.
what i don't understand is even with just an elementary education why you couldn't get a job. most restaurant jobs/ fast food don't require a high school diploma/GED.
Its never too late for anyone. Just laziness to look for other options..
Reply:I had a really hard childhood also but you can't go on feeling sorry for yourself. I lived on the streets downtown with my little brothes and a addicted mom. Now I am buying my own home I own a motorcycle and I love life. You can make your life better if I did it then you can do it...
Reply:Why can't you put a foot forward and put your own life in order. Let me tell you something: foster homes can be hell. Moving around from one place to another is NO guarantee that you would have turned out better. and Institutional Placements (which have replaced orphanages) are no place to call home.
You need to get your GED........there are free classes out there that can help you get it and you need to get a job. and take care of yourself.
The definition of social work:
"The professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning"
NOT
hand holding, passing out freebies, and leading the way for people who are unable to do things for themselves. You are 19. You are a legal adult. It is time to get off your butt and get out there and stand on your own two feet. Social Workers are enablers......their job is to ENABLE people to do things for themselves.
sounds like you wanted things to be done for you. Don't blame the social workers............
Can Social Security survive the Baby Boomer retirement?
Right now for every one person drawing Social Security benefits there are 7 workers paying into Social Security. With in the next 10 years that will become 2 workers for every one person drawing benefits. If the average person draws $800 a monthe then the workers will have to contribute $400 dollars a month to Social security to cover the payments. How can Social Security survive that? Should it survive? Galveston, TX. was used as an experiment in the early 80's. Every worker in Galveston was given the opportunity to withdraw from paying into the SS admin. They were allowed to invest their money in their own retirement plans. Those people are now retiring with 4 to 5 times the amount of money than those who elected not too.
Can Social Security survive the Baby Boomer retirement?
The one thing you are not factoring into your formula are the billions upon billions of investment dollars that the Boomers will soon be drawing out of retirement accounts. Most of that money will be taxable.
Besides that fact, social security is not something guaranteed under the Constitution and should be done away with. The 10th Amendment states:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
Social security was an ill-thought out program rushed through Congress with FDR's New Deal. Many of the problems we face as a nation have their roots in the New Deal. Any governmental program that is based on open or enforced enrollment is doomed to fail at some point - the rolls just grow too large for the base to handle.
What this country needs to do is teach people fiscal responsibility and how to prepare for their own retirement. PRIVATIZING social security is the first step. The program that was suggested was a mirror image of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available to every Federal government employee. I have two such accounts (one for my civilian job and one for my National Guard job), and BOTH accounts have grown by an average of 60% over the last two years. They do not allow people to invest in whatever they want - contrary to what the Democrats and liberals would have you believe. They consist of five very structured mutual funds based on market indexes. If it is good enough for the President and for Congress, it is good enough for me.
Phasing it in - as was proposed - is the right answer, too. It allows people to keep receiving social security benefits but eventually weans people off of the government rolls.
The irony of liberals and Democrats not supporting privatized social security is this: They are the first ones that claim you cannot trust the government, yet they want the entire nation to trust the government with their retirement.
Reply:You got something against Democrats or are you just mean Report It
Reply:Why do I have to be mean just because I disagree with their policy? There happen to be a lot of people who agree with me ... Does that make them all mean? Once again, Democrats are displaying that they are the "party of tolerance." Report It
Reply:He hates Democrats, just read his answers to the questions. SGT_K is a horrible person on these pages. Report It
Reply:sgt k is moron! Don't step on any landmines sarg. We would hate to miss your hillarious stupidity! Report It
Reply:Are we getting personal attack here, he just want to express his opinion. We dont have to agree with him but respect what's in one mind Report It
Reply:Social Security is not a pension it is a welfare program. As such it should be funded from general taxes. If that was done it would be solvent. The problem is the rich pay very little due to the FICA cap. That cap makes US taxes regressive which is unjust. Report It
Reply:No let's just end the stupid program NOW
Reply:I hope so since I am one of those baby boomers and so is my husband. But social security needs massive work. Bush is spending soooooooo much on the war in Iraq that is helping NO ONE that I doubt anything will be done until he leaves office.
Reply:NO. there has to be some sort of reform and not by privitizing it. increasing the retirement age...etc...
Reply:Simple....
People there is no Social Security fund. The Congress of the the US spends ever penny and then some. Yet, Congress does not pay into Social Security and can retire after 12 years. Stop Congress from spending the money and invest it.
Reply:This argument assumes that the US has to keep its population in check. If "illegal" immigrants were to be allowed in without limit, there would soon be 10 or 20 workers paying in to Social Security for every baby boomer payout. This is a created crisis and proof that the Republicans are deliberately creating a Social Security crisis so they can end Social Security.
And if the investors in the Galveston experiment had had to retire about 2 years ago, when the market tanked, they would not be doing too well.
Reply:Not as it stands.
Socialist-style programs always fail. Time to think more realistically.
Reply:No all the old people are using it up . Compare what they contributed to it to what we are.They are going through it fast and the way the cost of living keeps going up the only people that will be able to retire are the wealthy with plenty of mutual funds, stocks and hand me downs from their parents. Also the farmers that own and farmed and polluted thousands of acres with chemicals are now selling it to all the real estate scalpers %26amp; loting it off so what they once bought for $3000.00 they will now get millions for so they can go back and forth to several homes in several states. Sorry to offend anyone but I know of people that are doing it. Thats the Truth!
Reply:Social Security, as it is currently structured, will not make it. Something has to be done, but privitizing it, and allowing people to not pay fully into Social Security right now is not the right answer.
Reply:This is one of my biggest fears...I cannot retire for about another 20 years and I have "contributed" into Social Security since the mid 70's. I wish that I were afforded the same opportunity as the people in Galveston, TX, maybe then I wouldn't fear retirement.
Reply:Social Security is just a government sponsored ponzi/pyramid. The problem is that it is not actuarially sound. What I think we should do is a one time buy out of based on age and means. I think we should honor the commitment to those who are closest to retirement age and in the most need of assistance. The best way to this in my opinion is to buy those that qualify based on age/means an annuity, annuities are actuarially sound usually a fixed income for the rest your life (not all mind you but a lot). They are stable and to my knowledge has never failed to pay. Then those who are young enough and those that have the means are on our own. I have annuity because I do not believe SS will be there when I retire.
Reply:definitly not, something must change... there was a math competition that our school participated on where 4 kids from the school sat in a room for 14 hours and had to figure out using math what needs to be changed. I do not know the exact numbers but either taxes are adjusted or the way social security is given out must be changed.
Can Social Security survive the Baby Boomer retirement?
The one thing you are not factoring into your formula are the billions upon billions of investment dollars that the Boomers will soon be drawing out of retirement accounts. Most of that money will be taxable.
Besides that fact, social security is not something guaranteed under the Constitution and should be done away with. The 10th Amendment states:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
Social security was an ill-thought out program rushed through Congress with FDR's New Deal. Many of the problems we face as a nation have their roots in the New Deal. Any governmental program that is based on open or enforced enrollment is doomed to fail at some point - the rolls just grow too large for the base to handle.
What this country needs to do is teach people fiscal responsibility and how to prepare for their own retirement. PRIVATIZING social security is the first step. The program that was suggested was a mirror image of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available to every Federal government employee. I have two such accounts (one for my civilian job and one for my National Guard job), and BOTH accounts have grown by an average of 60% over the last two years. They do not allow people to invest in whatever they want - contrary to what the Democrats and liberals would have you believe. They consist of five very structured mutual funds based on market indexes. If it is good enough for the President and for Congress, it is good enough for me.
Phasing it in - as was proposed - is the right answer, too. It allows people to keep receiving social security benefits but eventually weans people off of the government rolls.
The irony of liberals and Democrats not supporting privatized social security is this: They are the first ones that claim you cannot trust the government, yet they want the entire nation to trust the government with their retirement.
Reply:You got something against Democrats or are you just mean Report It
Reply:Why do I have to be mean just because I disagree with their policy? There happen to be a lot of people who agree with me ... Does that make them all mean? Once again, Democrats are displaying that they are the "party of tolerance." Report It
Reply:He hates Democrats, just read his answers to the questions. SGT_K is a horrible person on these pages. Report It
Reply:sgt k is moron! Don't step on any landmines sarg. We would hate to miss your hillarious stupidity! Report It
Reply:Are we getting personal attack here, he just want to express his opinion. We dont have to agree with him but respect what's in one mind Report It
Reply:Social Security is not a pension it is a welfare program. As such it should be funded from general taxes. If that was done it would be solvent. The problem is the rich pay very little due to the FICA cap. That cap makes US taxes regressive which is unjust. Report It
Reply:No let's just end the stupid program NOW
Reply:I hope so since I am one of those baby boomers and so is my husband. But social security needs massive work. Bush is spending soooooooo much on the war in Iraq that is helping NO ONE that I doubt anything will be done until he leaves office.
Reply:NO. there has to be some sort of reform and not by privitizing it. increasing the retirement age...etc...
Reply:Simple....
People there is no Social Security fund. The Congress of the the US spends ever penny and then some. Yet, Congress does not pay into Social Security and can retire after 12 years. Stop Congress from spending the money and invest it.
Reply:This argument assumes that the US has to keep its population in check. If "illegal" immigrants were to be allowed in without limit, there would soon be 10 or 20 workers paying in to Social Security for every baby boomer payout. This is a created crisis and proof that the Republicans are deliberately creating a Social Security crisis so they can end Social Security.
And if the investors in the Galveston experiment had had to retire about 2 years ago, when the market tanked, they would not be doing too well.
Reply:Not as it stands.
Socialist-style programs always fail. Time to think more realistically.
Reply:No all the old people are using it up . Compare what they contributed to it to what we are.They are going through it fast and the way the cost of living keeps going up the only people that will be able to retire are the wealthy with plenty of mutual funds, stocks and hand me downs from their parents. Also the farmers that own and farmed and polluted thousands of acres with chemicals are now selling it to all the real estate scalpers %26amp; loting it off so what they once bought for $3000.00 they will now get millions for so they can go back and forth to several homes in several states. Sorry to offend anyone but I know of people that are doing it. Thats the Truth!
Reply:Social Security, as it is currently structured, will not make it. Something has to be done, but privitizing it, and allowing people to not pay fully into Social Security right now is not the right answer.
Reply:This is one of my biggest fears...I cannot retire for about another 20 years and I have "contributed" into Social Security since the mid 70's. I wish that I were afforded the same opportunity as the people in Galveston, TX, maybe then I wouldn't fear retirement.
Reply:Social Security is just a government sponsored ponzi/pyramid. The problem is that it is not actuarially sound. What I think we should do is a one time buy out of based on age and means. I think we should honor the commitment to those who are closest to retirement age and in the most need of assistance. The best way to this in my opinion is to buy those that qualify based on age/means an annuity, annuities are actuarially sound usually a fixed income for the rest your life (not all mind you but a lot). They are stable and to my knowledge has never failed to pay. Then those who are young enough and those that have the means are on our own. I have annuity because I do not believe SS will be there when I retire.
Reply:definitly not, something must change... there was a math competition that our school participated on where 4 kids from the school sat in a room for 14 hours and had to figure out using math what needs to be changed. I do not know the exact numbers but either taxes are adjusted or the way social security is given out must be changed.
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