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goodnatured
Joined: 03 Nov 2007
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Subject: Work Programs for Mature Workers
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Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:45 pm
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Recently I had a client who decided that she wanted to go back to work, she is over 55 and suffered 2 major heartaches, she is on disability. She needs the medical coverage that goes with SSD so she could not take a job that would not provide benefits.
I got her involved in a program for people over 55, it is forgiving in some incomes. It will allow her to work 20 hours a week at $7.15 an hour without affecting her SSD or her medical coverage.
This is great for her and she still has major health issues. Since she has a really good work history, her entire adult life, this being disabled and being at home was not good for her mentally, she actually went into a depression and had to seek help.
She will start work on November 20th, a social security advocate agency is there to answer all her questions and the agency that handles the program will pay her wages. She will trained to be a receptionist, she is used to working road construction, which is physically demanding. We will have her at our office for 26 months. She will learn the skills needed to eventually move on to another employment area. We will have two of these individuals and since we recently had a cut in funding and had to let our receptionist go, it is a win, win. These two ladies will get the training in a real life environment and we have someone to answer our phones.
This is a federally funded program, so it should be available in all states.
With all the funding cuts and our higher ups dictating to us, our hands are tied, we can't hire but can use other resources. We hated to see our receptionist go, it was not our choice. We look forward to building a strong relationship with these two new ladies, we can train them for 26 months.
If you know some one in this situation and need more information, I will help investigate. This is a great supplemental income that won't affect their benefits. |
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debtstinker
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:09 am
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That's wonderful!! I think many people on SS are scared to work because the fine line between earning and going over can be thin and of course it depends what kind of benefits they're receiving too. I know that when my dad went on disability (gosh it took a long time to get that) he couldnt' do a lot of things, little things like cut the grass, so my sis and i learned to do that stuff. i think that's wonderful that there's aprogram out there like that. it is depressing, not only being injured or disabled, but to be cooped up in a house all day long. went through that (not disabled) but when i was out of a job, and my depression set in and i was perfectly capable physically of doing anything! so i can imagine how depression can be a major factor. i'm really glad to hear that there's a program out there like that for people! just because people age doesn't mean their mind doesn't need to be utilized. also the social interaction your trainee will get will be beyond the financial benefits she'll receive in the program  |
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goodnatured
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:08 am
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| Well we have two of them coming on board, we need one more and I have been looking. The right person will walk through the door one of these days. We need someone that is friendly, outgoing and can multi task at our front desk, it can get crazy there sometimes. I think the two we have coming on board will be ok, we will sit with them for the first month or so to get them used to everything. We don't want them running off, LOL. I think it is a benefit for both ends, us and them. |
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debtstinker
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:36 pm
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I agree it will be a symbiotic relationship for both you and your two women coming to help. I just heard of an elderly woman she's 91 who lives in her home is confined to her apartment and all she wants is some mental stimulation. apparently her daughters cut ties with the mail...all her mail goes to the daughter's house. some of this i understand with finances and such. but even when she gets cards or the paper, she doesn't see them  i'm a little saddened by that. I'm really glad to hear that there's a program like this. I have worked with women and men age 55 and older and they work hard, love to socialize, are personable and all around a good person. |
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goodnatured
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:00 pm
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Their work ethic is incredible, they show up and don't make excuses not to come to work. We really look forward to having them. They will work different days, so they will only overlap on wednesdays, so that will be nice too.
That is really sad about the elderly lady not being able to socialize, I used to care for an elderly college professor in her last days, she had her friends come to the house, they were a hoot. You could tell they tore it up in their younger days. It is important for any one, regardless of the age to have social interaction, It sounds like neglect on their part if they don't do things with her. I understand the mail thing, the elderly professor used to be taken by scams or order incredibly expensive items that she really did not need, her care takers made sure her mail was screened. |
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:54 am
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| That they are, they are very good workers. When I taught classes at our local university, I noticed that our older non traditional students just surpassed my 18 year olds. just a different frame of mind and they're fixated on their goals, means more to them i think. Now not all of my freshman 18 year olds were like that. but some of them. they get caught up in the frats and sororities and all the social aspects...I do notice a difference in maturity aside from the physical differences |
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:29 pm
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I know what you mean, I know these ladies won't have a cell phone ringing in one ear while they are trying to serve clients, LOL.
It will be a great help to us, we are all so happy about it. We look forward to having them as part of the team. I stressed this to the staff that we need to treat them equally, everything we do for our staff, we need to do for them. The birthday cards, invite them to our holiday get togethers and summer cookouts that we have at work. |
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desiree15
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Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:51 am
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| That sounds so nice, sounds like you have a good relationship with the people you work with. I work in a calling center and I used to answer phones to help with customer service and I noticed that our older workers are more dedicated big time. I also saw that they get more incentives and bonuses, they don't complain, come to work on time, and are PLEASANT to work with. I now work in the shipping department and I like that better, don't have as many older workers there, more so they're on the phones. |
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Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:36 am
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| Today is our first day with one of them, we shall see, keep your fingers crossed! When she came in on Thursday she was so greatful for the opportunity, she worked for years and then became disabled and can't work a full work week, so this is perfect for her. |
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Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:00 pm
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| Nice let us know how all of you make out. I just read an article or blog rather that more and more seniors are staying at home working jobs from home! that's really neat never thought about that. So many can't retire at the typical retirement age. My grandfather still works and he just turned 80. part time for a resort but he enjoys it and it exercises his mind and body. Plus he and his wife go to the gym a couple of times a week. that exercise and stimulation is what's keeping them young! they are very sharp for their ages. |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:02 am
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| Ok, first day on the job for one of my ladies and the other will start next week. Got all the scheduling out of the way. She did great, pleasant to all of our customer, arrived to work early and worked the entire day with no complaints. I think if the first day is any sign of what the working relationship will be like, we have a winning situation here. |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:34 am
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| That's really great! i'm so glad to hear that it's working out so far for all sides! |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:11 am
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| This is real great news |
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goodnatured
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Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:43 am
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| I am so stinky excited about this, I know these ladies probably think that I am a goofball, or I will tell you they have NEVER felt so wanted, LOL. This not having to be at the front desk and answering the phone has freed up so much time for me and the other staff members, the other staff members are just as appreciative as I am, so they are probably thinking we are a bunch of happy fruit loops. We have had to do this job along with our own program requirements for the last six months, believe me, we are greatful. |
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Laura
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Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:40 am
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This is really great. Elderly people working after retirement is really exciting and you guys are doing a great job...
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Laura. |
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