A Minor Victory With A Load Of Worry On Top!

[SeanCharles]

The recent Disability case that I don't have either a denial from or decision on is currently with the DDS (Disability Determination Services) which tells me that the medical side evaluation of Disability status is being evaluated now. This is the minor victory that I have been waiting and hoping would eventually come. The load of worry comes from my suspension and possible termination after 8 or 9 years with the same company which for many who know me has not been easy. This may be the closure of a chapter with another opening and my anxiety, worry and other emotions need to be kept in check.

Without an income, I can't pay bills which means that Winnie and I are at risk of becoming homeless. This also means that my support that my mom helps me with either needs to increase or I need to otherwise supplement my income so she isn't providing full support financially which she can't and won't do herself; given her own financial situation.

I obviously need to look into applying for and hopefully receive temporary state funding while my Disability Status is being evaluated. The issue is my pending termination and lost wages issue which means I will be unemployed while waiting for Social Security's final decision. I am in ways relieved that the work stress is gone, but until I can determine my income status I am scared at the prospects of the fallout which I know is temporary yet I know that I have options I need to explore and consider which may not mean unemployment benefits. I will know more from my employer sometime this week.

 

[Gs172003]

That's hard. Not knowing is hard. Can you talk to your mortgage company and find out what help you can get in case of a layoff?

 

[SeanCharles]

Can you talk to your mortgage company and find out what help you can get in case of a layoff?

I can and will be evaluating this very soon. It's not a layoff though it's termination which the company needs to investigate. I am relieved though that my Disability case is in the medical review phase which might mean that DDS (Disability Determination Services) is looking at the medical qualifications. The issue is short term income until benefit eligibility is established and how much I receive among other concerns.

 

[Gs172003]

I can and will be evaluating this very soon. It's not a layoff though it's termination which the c...

Either way can you get unemployment benefits?

 

[SeanCharles]

I am waiting for a decision Disability/SSI eligibility... :)

 

[EveHarrington]

:hug:

Sending positive thoughts!

 

[SeanCharles]

:hug: :) Thanks! I am in a difficult situation which I knew would come. Just taking the bull by the horns and doing the necessary planning which has some unknowns which makes planning a little difficult at the moment but I have the resources to explore what I need to explore in order to get through the current rough spot I am in.

 

[SeanCharles]

A huge step forward came this afternoon! I am as was expected officially a former employee! :woot:

This leaves me to tie up the last few loose ends; meanwhile the new chapter is opening slowly while the previous chapter closes...

What this means in perspective is getting some preparations in order which come with a new set of decisions. Not all of these decisions are mine while I am carefully looking at the choices I have to make while there is some uncertainty since I am playing a long waiting game now. This is not all bad. I am relieved, yet feeling emotional turmoil as I look forward to the changes that are coming.

 

[ms spock]

Good luck @SeanCharles!

 

[SeanCharles]

@Ms Spock Thank you! I wish you the best of luck too!