I got the legal assistant job, and so far I really like it. I'm not going to pretend that it's the greatest job I've ever had, or that the pay is spectacular, but it's entertaining, I don't feel like I'm perpetually deceiving people, and I don't have to stand in one spot all day while I stick stickers on things, so I think I've been making steady improvement here.
For this job I help people determine if they're eligible for Social Security disability and help them fill out their claim forms. I spoke with a guy this afternoon who called to find out if he was eligible because he was in prison for the last 25 years, and his disability is "violence." He said that he is currently receiving treatment in an Anger Management program. I had to tell him that unless a doctor could provide him with an actual diagnosis of a medical problem that he wasn't qualified. He started getting really upset about it, which I admit made me a tiny bit nervous.
The part that I find to be a little odd is the number of people who are divorced, and struggle to remember really basic facts about their former spouse, like where they were born, how long the two of them were married, and one guy even had to stop and think about it for a few minutes before he could remember his ex-wife's maiden name. You were married to this person, how can you not remember her last name? I don't get it, he claimed to not be on drugs.
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You always find the most interesting jobs. How do you do it?
Jacob 2:35: "...many hearts died, pierced with deep wounds."
Some people may be thrilled or unfazed to get divorced, but for others it is emotional trauma, and do their best to forget it all.
I think I may have to re-read this post every time I get really down about my job. You work some pretty interesting jobs yet always maintain an even keel. Julie, you inspire me. ;-)
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