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| - While the Friday I was there, the security guard told me it was actually a "slow" day, I still waited 2.5 hours until my ticket number was announced.
Back up. When I arrived I stood in line outside in the breezy chilly morning until I finally was able to get inside, only to still stand in line to get a ticket at the ticket kiosk.
Getting the ticket and luckily finding a metal chair seat against the wall, I settled in for my wait, half enjoying the people watching. Why I was there with my daughter to obtain her social security card so she can take the driving permit test, it appeared others were there for other security card related reasons.
Finally after my number was called, we jumped up as if to yell "Bingo!" in delight, we sat at window 14. Appearing behind the window was a glass is half full kind of guy, our clerk was friendly and easy going. He patiently waited for me to pull out the plethora of papers I had brought in fear of not having enough or the right paperwork. He issued both my kids their new cards and when I'd mentioned I thought I'd misplaced mine, he kindly filled out an application for a card for me. Nice customer service!
Hope to never have to return to Social Security office because the wait, along with the smells, I can do without!
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