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4. What?!! You're going on welfare??!!!

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 11:41 AM

Apr 2012

Just kidding...juuuuuust kidding!

Congratulations! It's time to party!!!

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Well it's official, in 3 months I'll be a RETIRED geezer [View all] hobbit709 Apr 2012 OP

If they give you a gold retirement watch, give it to your nephew. jobycom Apr 2012 #1

Welcome jehop61 Apr 2012 #2

Congrats. TexasTowelie Apr 2012 #3

What?!! You're going on welfare??!!! KansDem Apr 2012 #4

Also contact your local Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2012 #5

As soon as that happens with me, I'm outta here. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #6

Congrats, my dear hobbit709! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2012 #7

Welcome to the fold madokie Apr 2012 #9

I retired FROM Social Security last year. I've never been happier. mysuzuki2 Apr 2012 #10

Best job I ever had is this retirement gig.... Bigmack Apr 2012 #12

I did an interview with a social security person over the phone, RebelOne Apr 2012 #15

I got great service over the phone and I was extremely pleased! CTyankee Apr 2012 #20

Why would they take back $2.00 for everything $3 you earn? RebelOne Apr 2012 #16

Hey hey, good for you....and so glad you're going to be getting it... a kennedy Apr 2012 #17

Welcome! DavidDvorkin Apr 2012 #18

Welcome! I retired in 2003 Raven Apr 2012 #19

I only have onethatcares Apr 2012 #22

Update: In 33 days I'll get my first check. hobbit709 Apr 2012 #23