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Puppyjive

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1. They be lying

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 08:42 AM

Nov 7

They have staffing shortages. My office was never fully staffed, now they have 3 people. I took the early retirement. It's a dumpster fire and I feel bad for my coworkers.

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Staffing shortages impact some Social Security offices. Here's the latest. [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 7 OP

They be lying Puppyjive Nov 7 #1

I feel so reassured by the statement that they issued. NOT! SupportSanity Nov 7 #4

This is hardest for those who need to initiate their claim for benefits FakeNoose Nov 7 #2

I initiated mine in 2023 (effective 2024) and although it was "busy" BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #3

The employees are stressed Puppyjive Nov 7 #5

Well back when I was at my local office BumRushDaShow Nov 9 #7

bookmarking - SSA info matters yellow dahlia Nov 9 #6