For weeks now I've been trying to figure out how to get auto insurance down here. In Canada, I use an insurance broker and all of the companies they are affiliated with are not willing to insure me for more than 12 months. I need 14, at least.
I went on-line and checked out a few forums and blogs, it seemed that the consensus was to call Progressive. The woman I dealt with was very friendly and helpful and the estimate she put together was incredibly cheap when compared to what I've been paying in Canada. She was all set to take my money and then the policy wouldn't go through. As it turns out, I called a week too late. Progressive just changed their policy to be inline with other companies - they now need a Social Security Number (SSN) in order to verify I am who I say I am.
I e-mailed the International Student Director at the college and she said she has found a way to get me a SSN. I was so relieved!
I get to orientation and on day 3 I finally get to find out how I will apply for a SSN. Here is they plan:
The only way for me to get a SSN is if I have a job. Because of my status I can only work on campus. Unfortunately, all of the sweet sitting-around-on-your-ass library jobs were filled last spring. You know what I get? I get to work an on-campus catering job for $7.25/hr.
The last time I made $7.25 was 1998...and by the way...that's less than minimum wage in my country...
However, there's a huge bonus to this pathetic little story:
I opened a bank account with Bank of America and they just happen to be having a 'bonus' going on. If I start automatic deposit within 90 days, they'll give me $100! That's right, $100 for free.
So you see, this little catering job is getting me auto insurance AND $100. Not bad really.
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