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Originally Posted by SirIsaacNippington
Just remember, you only have ONE 9-month trial work period per LIFETIME. I would not go back to work unless you are sure you can work full time, and sustain it. Otherwise you will have used up your trial period and if something happens in the future and you go back on SSDI, and then go to work again, they will kick you off almost immediately.
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I do not believe that is entirely true. I had a quadriplegic friend who could get work/not get work depending on the economy. He had to use special tools to be able to do his job they had trained him for (engineering draftsman) but was "slow" so was often the first one laid off during a downturn. It was hard and his reapplying, etc. complicated but he always got re-instated and had periods between jobs. It is true they want you to work, just like you do, but ultimately they are realistic about it if the evidence says you cannot. It might be the case for SSI but Social Security is something one earns through work and pays for. They cannot "kick you off" anymore than banks can steal all your money by feeing you to death
