Get ready... it's the review we've ALL been waiting for. Yes, your Lawrence, KS Social Security office finally joins the digital age--on Yelp at least--with fresh ink, er, that digital stuff. Ones and zeroes. Never mind.
No, really, you're here searching for a review of this place? Are you out of your mind? Nothing else to do? First off, if you're here, it's because you have no choice. Get past it.
Expect to be greeted by a bored, aging security guard asking if you have weapons on you. Barney Fife is armed, so be on your best behavior. The looks on the faces of the old geezers (some may say like me) coming in the door being asked: priceless.
Lots of people in the waiting area? You'll be here awhile. Things move slow to my eye and that mostly seems related to there are at least 6 windows but only two people manning (or womaning in this case) them. My clerk was hands down pleasant, easy to work with and competent plus. 5 stars for her. Solved my question in less than a minute and I was on my way. Job well done. Whatever she's paid it's likely not enough.
Look, as a rule I don't get online to bitch about places like driver's license bureau, court houses, etc. Places managed by the government where you enter with expectations hovering near zero. The issue here, and I confirmed this online at some other reviewing services, is the wait. There were 6 people ahead of me when I entered, took 45 minutes to clear that out so my one minute issue could be resolved. Oh, and only open 3 hours on Wednesdays, 9-12, and closed Saturdays and Sundays, you know, those times people working actually have off. I suppose it would be too much to expect they'd be properly staffed.
If you come: near the corner of 15th and Kasold in an office park. Free parking. There's a bar a block away after you finish just in case you feel the need after the wait. read more