You have to work a long time to earn retirement benefits
Retirement benefits under Social Security aren’t available until you’ve accumulated at least 40 work credits. With a maximum of four credits per year, you’ll have to put together at least a 10-year work history before you can claim retirement benefits. Disability benefits are a little easier to get, but you’ll still have to have at least a minimal employment history in order to get them.
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