ssa needs to clarify work attempts. there are probably under the right cicumstances and the right employer work on a limited basis. but if i ask 10 people i get 10 different answers. there are so many menial jobs the disabled could do on a limited basis. we would contribute in the way of fica taxes, give us purpose but the way it is now it seems to an all or nothing deal with ssa. i couldnt possibly work full time and part time would be difficult but i would love to try. ticket to work is meant to bum rush you benefits. after my failed work attempt i promptly recieved a long form cdr. i only worked less than a month. so much for the ticket protecting you. its not the money. i sit home everyday staring out the window. it's horrible