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Episode 219: Lost Jobs
Jul 3, 2024
The podcast discusses the removal of certain jobs from a disability claims list, showcasing unique professions like processing microfilm and cutting press clippings. It reflects on obsolete jobs lost to technological advancements and societal changes, highlighting the decline of roles like dance hall hosts and telegraph agents.
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- Social Security Administration removed 157 jobs for fairer disability claim assessments.
- The episode pays tribute to disappearing manual professions and the evolution towards automation.
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Changes in Social Security Administration Disability Claims
Social Security Administration removed 157 jobs from its list of possible alternate occupations for disability claim determinations. Previously, claims were unfairly rejected based on the availability of jobs that applicants couldn't reasonably obtain. The removal of specific jobs ensures fairer assessments and benefits for deserving claimants. This decision marks an official end to certain job categories that framed many lives in the past.
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