let me start with the some disclaimers--(among them- 1st diary)
i am 40ish, white, wannabe hippie, and semi-communist, bartender who never really made much money-& this is kinda the important part.. made much money- on the books..
so, i got this letter today, from the social security administration...
hhmmm... i think, and yes, a little concerned...
i move alot... how did they find me.... hmmm...
and a little apprehensive...
i open it..
to find, of all things,
((OH MY GOD IT'S FROM THE GOVERNMENT!!! I CAN'T LOOK!!!))))
no, it didn't blow up..
(i know, i was a little disappointed myself)
it was MY social security statement..
(oh my god... i'm old..)
and you know what it said???
holy shit!!!! (pardon my french- i was gobsmacked)
i, IF i live that long, @ 67- (earlier cashouts frm 62 on were listed, but i liked this one!!) i will get a check for approximately $1000/month
from the government....
i hope i'm not the only one here who is thinking...
all i have ever heard most of my adult life...
is that i will never see a dime from social security...
and, yet, here it is...
all my taxable earnings...
and, (this is important)-- all the taxes THAT I PAID!!!!
which contributed to the various programs- medicare included, which i will soon be eligible for...YES- I ALREADY PAID FOR THESE PROGRAMS!!!!
if more people were to get those forms..
or somehow.. we could let more people know---
SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT BROKE---
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OWES ME THIS MONEY!!!
I- (AND EVERYONE ELSE!!) PAID INTO THESE PROGAMS!!
WE PAID FOR THIS!!!!
THIS IS NOT A HANDOUT/GOVERNMENT GIVE-AWAY TO THE POOR!!
WE PAID FOR THIS ALREADY!!! WITH OUR TAXES!!!
i mean i know it's not alot..
but it's something...
and if nothing else..
we don't need to be cutting it...
will try and hang out for a little while and check for comments/criticisms..
and i really do appreciate both (as long as they are constructive!! and i will try and learn!! lol!!!!)
Updated by deli lama at Wed May 11, 2011 at 09:29 PM PDT
i have to thank AnnieR for my first rec!!
thank you
Updated by deli lama at Wed May 11, 2011 at 09:58 PM PDT
thank you all for your comments-
and i hope i don't come off wrong-
i totally and always have supported social security, and always did my best to convince my friends the truth, but it was nice to see it in a letter