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yall ever wonder if theres just one guy working at the SSA, trying to process all our applications? 🤣 I picture him drowning in a sea of paperwork, crying out for help
LOL I can see it now. Poor Gary from accounting, promoted to handle ALL the applications. He's doing his best, guys! 😂
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but sometimes it works when nothing else does lol
Just went thru this last month. It's a nightmare but keep pushing. Took me 3 calls and 2 office visits but finally got it straightened out. Hang in there!
Oof, sounds rough. Glad you got it sorted though. Gives me hope!
have you tried reaching out to your local congressperson's office? They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with federal issues like this. Might be worth a shot if SSA gives you the runaround
Man, the government doesn't make this easy, do they? It's like they want us to mess up so they can collect more fees. 🙄 Good luck OP, hope you get it sorted!
Hey OP, just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss. Dealing with all this bureaucratic stuff while grieving must be tough. Remember to take care of yourself too, okay? 💖
Thank you, that means a lot. It's been a challenging time for sure.
Samuel Robinson
Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: 1. Call right when they open. The queue is usually shorter. 2. If you get the survey, hang up and call back immediately. 3. Try different phone numbers if they have multiple listed. 4. Be super nice to the rep when you finally get one. They deal with angry people all day. 5. Have all your info ready before you call. 6. If all else fails, see if you can schedule online or via email. Hope this helps someone! Stay persistent, you'll get through eventually.
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Ethan Scott
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling right when they open tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Camila Castillo
•This is gold 💯 Saving this comment for future reference!
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Brianna Muhammad
am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to make a simple appointment??? the system is broken af
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JaylinCharles
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or something
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