[Seeker101]

I've been reading this forum and see all the posts about disability. Many of them say there was job history in addition to the disabling diagnoses.

When it's all said and done, my actual resume should show something like 23 jobs and 8 episodes of being on unemployment over my whole working "career."

I have issues with my jobs. One person was kind enough to tell me that I'm too nice, and that's what probably gets me into trouble. I work hard, I do great work, and I exceed objectives, I get more responsibility dumped on me, then I get walked on, and after awhile, I end up getting resentful and angry.

Quite often, I exceed expectations, and don't see the financial reward that was promised, either, and the employers get upset when I ask for what they promised.

I've also been the target of workplace bullying more than once in different companies. Those episodes never ended well.

I've been sexually harassed on more than one job, as well. Reporting those instances to the "proper" departments never worked out well, either.

For the past 10 years, I specifically have not sought medical care because of the fact I lost so many jobs, I feared not getting any insurance, what with a pre-existing condition limitations and all. Now with the ACA, i know there are no pre-existing condition limitations, it's just that last year, I didn't have enough income to afford any medical or mental care.

So here I am.

I have no treatment paper trail. I do have a trail of scorched earth that used to be jobs.

So, should I continue what I've started with the crisis counseling, and then in about how much time should I see if I qualify?

It's becoming harder and harder for me to even work. I find no satisfaction working. I feel as though I'm being used. And most of the time grossly underpaid. I know, sounds like an attitude problem. Maybe so. Maybe it's more.

Something has never been right. The longest I have ever held a job was 4 years. Mostly, the jobs lasted no more than 2 years. Some even less.

So, what I guess I'm asking, is this a path worth pursuing? I understand there is not enough info here to make a determination completely. I'm just wondering if pursuing disability is a possibility?

Any one else in a similar situation, and how did it work out, if so?

Thanks, everyone.

Seeker101

[~Christina]

Normally you need to have a Doctor that agrees you meet requirements needed to receive disability benefits. You don't need decades worth of course , but you need a current doctor that feels your unable to work.

I have never heard a person receiving benefits without medical backing.

Welcome to PC

It is much better for your self-worth and growth if you contribute to society (work).
To put this question to rest, I suggest you apply for disability and find out for yourself.
Life is a learning process. We often find that things that seem right are not right after all.
You are not alone

[JoeS21]

Apply for disability. Make sure that you mention the factors you mentioned here on your application. When you answer the questions on the application, pay attention to the overall impression you are providing. For example, if they ask if you can do X, and you can but it makes you sick for 2 weeks afterwards, make sure you mention the hardship involved.

From what you said, I think there's a chance you will qualify. Also be ready to explain your ailments and symptoms to doctors in a way that gives an overall correct impression and is concise enough for them to listen.

If you have trouble with filling out the application for any reason, including psychological ones, consider trying to find a friend or someone from a community center or church to offer support.

Good luck!