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The least painful disability to get me out of work?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Harrisment, Sep 23, 2003.

  1. Harrisment

    Harrisment Member

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    Well, I found out that since I have been with my company so long, I can get up to 6 month full pay for a long-term disability. Considering the IT job market is horrible right now and I could get laid off anyday, this sounds like a smart move for me. I can't think of much that would work though. I've had a couple herniated discs in my back for a few years, so I could get the surgery for that. The thing is, those don't cause me a whole lot of discomfort anymore, so I don't know if it would be a wise move. Any ideas?
     
    #1 Harrisment, Sep 23, 2003
  2. A-Train

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    Just get really, really fat and you'll be able to work from home...
     
    #2 A-Train, Sep 23, 2003
  3. RunninRaven

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    If you really are intending to fake an injury, or get injured just so you can go on disability, it might be best to not discuss it out in the open on the internet.
     
    #3 RunninRaven, Sep 23, 2003
  4. moestavern19

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    Unless you get a severe case of carpal-tunnel syndrome.
     
    #4 moestavern19, Sep 23, 2003
  5. Supermac34

    Supermac34 President, Von Wafer Fan Club

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    Yes, bragging about their crimes is how most criminals get caught.

    And fraud is a crime.
     
    #5 Supermac34, Sep 23, 2003
  6. no_answer

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    cut something off.
     
    #6 no_answer, Sep 23, 2003
  7. moestavern19

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    I heard this German kid makes a killer tea.
     
    #7 moestavern19, Sep 23, 2003
  8. drapg

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    Janice Soprano was paid disability by the state of Washington for "developing" Carpal Tunnel Syndrome resulting from operating a steammed milk machine at a Starbuck's.

    edit: The meaning behind my random post was to point out that
    Harrisment = Janice.

    That's as low as you can go on the totem pole of life.
     
    #8 drapg, Sep 23, 2003
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  9. F.D. Khan

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    Harrisment,

    Do you have even an ounce of self-respect for yourself?? It is people like you that make our insurance rates higher and that leech of the system instead of adding to it.

    Then again, I truly don't blame you though. I blame the system in place that allows for this type of action.

    If there is an apple in front of an individual on a tree, he will take it. The law of unlimited wants; we all want the most while doing the least. If our system allows people like Harrisment to get away with this, then its the fault of the system.
     
    #9 F.D. Khan, Sep 23, 2003
  10. Harrisment

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    Wow guys....I was only kidding. I mean it doesn't sound like a bad idea, but I wouldn't really fake an injury. The back surgery is an option since medically speaking I need it, but I don't think it would be worth the pain.

    Well I already had one finger bitten off when I was a kid...I guess one more won't be a big deal :D
     
    #10 Harrisment, Sep 23, 2003
  11. no_answer

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    Nah ah. Show me pictures of this finger.
     
    #11 no_answer, Sep 23, 2003
  12. MoBalls

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    Did this happen after you cut your tongue and penis?.... :D
     
    #12 MoBalls, Sep 23, 2003
  13. Lil Pun

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    Erectile dysfunction
     
    #13 Lil Pun, Sep 23, 2003
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    Deckard Blade Runner
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    I know you're kidding about the 6 month deal, but if you're thinking about back surgery and can avoid it, you should. I had a disc replacement almost 5 years ago and I'm still screwed. Sometimes I think I would have been better off not doing it. (like almost everyday)
     
    #14 Deckard, Sep 23, 2003
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    What makes you think they can't fire you while you're disabled.
     
    #15 RIET, Sep 23, 2003
  16. KingCheetah

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    Stupidity.
     
    #16 KingCheetah, Sep 23, 2003
  17. Harrisment

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    Strategery.
     
    #17 Harrisment, Sep 23, 2003
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    A stealthy combination of the two and you're out the door painlessly. :D
     
    #18 KingCheetah, Sep 23, 2003
  19. Mudbug

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    Faking back pain is popular. Itis difficult for doctors to diagnose.
     
    #19 Mudbug, Sep 24, 2003
  20. rothdaniel

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    Hey it worked for Homer Simpson.
     
    #20 rothdaniel, Sep 24, 2003
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