it all sucks, esp. the cash, but it's the SS card that's worrying me the most--you're not supposed to carry it in your purse!

I didn't see that she said that was in there? oh now I see it. yup, that was daft. I guess if you're interviewing for jobs you need it more often than not, though.....

Can you get a replacement? And also let them know it's gone in case someone tries to use it for nefarious, identity-stealing purposes?

Good luck w/that, Sam. Sorry.

And NEVER carry your SS card with you. EVAH

Yes, you can get ten free replacements over your lifetime, i think. I've used one so far....

You have to when applying for a job.
many employers insist on seeing the original and they're not going to come to your house.

Point taken. My bad.

Damn it's been a long time since I've applied for a job.....

I've never shown my SS card when applying for or getting a job.

I must be on record.:unsure:

nor have I, in fact no one, no one, has ever asked to see it. Drivers license sure. All the time, but never my SSC.

It's possible they've tightened up the rules in the last few years. I know they have over here. These days, you are supposed to take stuff like a birth certificate and what have you, to prove that you are a resident/citizen or have the right to work in the UK. That's only really been the case in the last 5 years, and it's only become common practice to comply in the last two or three.

I think instead of all paperwork, unless applying for government aid, the stiff regulations on acquiring a drivers license or ID card substitutes for all of that.

I could be wrong but I hope we are just as diligent. If not I'm moving in Dana. I could go live in that country area I saw a picture of you in. It's very beautiful.

( sorry I'm drifting )

The social security card establishes the right to work, and some other document is needed to establish identity. I-9

Interesting note:

Under the homeland security Real ID law both will soon be one and the same.

A person cannot now get a drivers license without providing the ss and birth certificate.

Not every time, but I've had to show my original SS card for an employer. It's because a mistake in the SS number, creates a shitload of hassle, for the employer to straighten out later.

If I remember correctly (it's been awhile), my SS card says right on the front, NOT to be used as an ID.

not to be picky... but there is not Real ID law. there may be a proposal, much like.. "obamacare" isn't a law. It's all talk at this point.

furthermore, a national id .. very very doubtful . of course that may merely be wishful thinking on my part.

as for drivers' licensing. That is a state matter. Indeed, I live in a state with an international border and I have have recently gotten an enhanced driver's license. for the purpose of surface travel between washington and canada it is an acceptable proof of citizenship. Not for air travel. and not for travel to other countries. Limited, but more functionality than a driver's license.

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