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re: The amount of old people I see working menial jobs these days is way too high
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:25 am to GetCocky11
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:25 am to GetCocky11
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Wtf happened?
Biden’s america
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Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:26 am to GetCocky11
quote:
Wtf happened?
Government overreach and corruption in everything from taxation to healthcare to family units.
How often do you care for your elderly relatives?
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:27 am to GetCocky11
Many of them realize retirement kills.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:28 am to USMCguy121
Yep. There’s a lot of that too. I know my plan is to work a lot longer than I need to for a couple of reasons.
I will do so at my discretion filling my days with travel/leisure and staying productive for a sense of purpose along with being able to help my child as much as possible.
The idea of work and the pride that comes with contributing to society seems like a foreign concept to todays youth.
As you get older you start to value the importance of feeling like you’re doing something I guess. Maybe it just comes with maturity. Maybe it’s a generational/culture problem that so many think poorly or older people who choose to work.
Interesting topic for sure
I will do so at my discretion filling my days with travel/leisure and staying productive for a sense of purpose along with being able to help my child as much as possible.
The idea of work and the pride that comes with contributing to society seems like a foreign concept to todays youth.
As you get older you start to value the importance of feeling like you’re doing something I guess. Maybe it just comes with maturity. Maybe it’s a generational/culture problem that so many think poorly or older people who choose to work.
Interesting topic for sure
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:30 am to Richard Grayson
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How often do you care for your elderly relatives?
They're dead.
But they weren't boomers, so work wasn't their life. They were able to find fulfillment through church, volunteering, community service, etc.
This post was edited on 2/27/23 at 8:33 am
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:30 am to Ingeniero
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Not saving a penny for 50 years then blaming "them got dang millennials that don't want to work"
There will be plenty of broke-arse millennials in a few decades and they'll blame it on "big corporations." Hell, they aleady are blaming them because that's who Biden and the democrats tell them to blame.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:30 am to GetCocky11
I was talking to my wife about this the other day. Grocery stores are full of 65+ folks bagging and other entry level positions. I was behind a lady in Home Depot stocking shelves that had to be 70. I think it’s a few things:
Boomers that never saved anything for retirement don’t have enough money.
That generation always self identified with “work”. “I worked 70 hrs a week….I used to show up to work at 7:30 am…and didn’t come home until 7 pm ..etc.”. Because of this they don’t know what to do if they’re not working.
Boredom or just wanting to have something to do every day.
The reality though is that this takes away entry level positions from kids. My 15 yr old is trying to get a job at Publix but they have more applicants than jobs. He won’t have many other options until he hits 16….but who wants to hire a 16 yr old kid over a 60 year old ex manager with 40 years of work experience?
Boomers that never saved anything for retirement don’t have enough money.
That generation always self identified with “work”. “I worked 70 hrs a week….I used to show up to work at 7:30 am…and didn’t come home until 7 pm ..etc.”. Because of this they don’t know what to do if they’re not working.
Boredom or just wanting to have something to do every day.
The reality though is that this takes away entry level positions from kids. My 15 yr old is trying to get a job at Publix but they have more applicants than jobs. He won’t have many other options until he hits 16….but who wants to hire a 16 yr old kid over a 60 year old ex manager with 40 years of work experience?
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:31 am to BengalBlood81
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Spoke with an old neighbor of mine. Days before he retired from being an engineer he was counting the days and was happier than ever and loooking forward to accomplishing some projects he hadn’t had the time to do. Fast forward about 8 short weeks later, I see him again in the front yard just shuffling around and asked how he was doing. His reply “eh, I’m doing fine, but you know, I was fully prepared financially to retirement, but no one prepares you for what to do with your mind and time. Im finished all my projects and now I’m struggling to feel accomplished at the end of my day like I have for so many years”
I guess us millennials are the lucky ones. A chunk of us will never have to worry about retiring!
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:31 am to GetCocky11
quote:”Multiple bedrooms”?
The neighborhood behind me....big houses, multiple bedrooms, just from observing, I swear that like 70% of the houses are full of empty nest old people.
Ostentatious bastrdz
I think once kids are out of the house, old folks should live like Willy Wonka’s grandparents did-
(Hint: NO multiple bedrooms)
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:32 am to TigerCoon
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Some of them are probably bored.
My 70 year old neighbor retired from the railroad and doesn't need to work told me the other day he is looking for a full-time job because he is bored. He cuts his grass 3 times a week, does other yard work, and said he's tired of fishing. Wants something else to do.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:32 am to Dawgfanman
So it’s teens and young adults without a college degree.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:33 am to waiting4saturday
quote:
Biden’s america
blaming poor life choices on political conditions is the thinking of the weak.
I also find there are certain people that follow up any comment with “That’s Biden’s Fault”
My golf game was crap yesterday…. Biden’s fault.
Supposed to be cold tomorrow…. Biden’s fault.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:33 am to USMCguy121
quote:Scruffy’s grandfather was a lawyer and kept working into his 90s because he liked it.
I know a older gentleman who will work till he dies so his kids/grandkids get a payday from his life insurance
There is nothing wrong with that.
It is one thing to continue working because it keeps you sharp and you like it.
It is another thing to do it at that age because you need it to survive.
The 2nd group is the problematic one.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:33 am to greenbean
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In the same situation with my mom (except I'm the high earner so it falls mostly on me), we need to for a support group
Honestly, we’ve been lucky. Both of her sisters have dementia. But my Grandmother was adamant to do for herself after my Grandpa passed in 1998. She also quilts (I’m 100% convinced this has saved her from mental decline), was still weed eating her yard until about two years ago when she had breast cancer surgery, and still drives surprisingly well but stays within a limited range.
She married my Grandfather at 15 and left school to be a homemaker. Went back and got her GED in her 50s. She’s more technology savvy than my own Dad and texts me everyday.
I could only be so lucky if I inherit that.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:33 am to BluegrassBelle
quote:Y’all are awesome!
Thankfully we all chip in and make sure she’s ok
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:34 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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did they have kids when they were 45?
I did. One 9 days shy of 44 and another a few months short of 46. Unless an unexpected windfall occurs I’ll be selling you a chainsaw at Lowes before too long.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:34 am to GetCocky11
Great topic.
My dad retired at 69 (IKR!). He has a few hobbies, including restoring vehicles. His retirement accounts are down 25% (thanks Brandon).
He does some consulting to keep his mind active. But I can see that he’s growing bored. I could see him pulling some Home Depot shifts just because he’s an amazing DIY guy and loves sharing his knowledge.
Fortunately he’s not having work to make ends meet, but there are certainly a lot of people in their golden years that are being crushed by inflation and loss of income in their retirement accounts.
My dad retired at 69 (IKR!). He has a few hobbies, including restoring vehicles. His retirement accounts are down 25% (thanks Brandon).
He does some consulting to keep his mind active. But I can see that he’s growing bored. I could see him pulling some Home Depot shifts just because he’s an amazing DIY guy and loves sharing his knowledge.
Fortunately he’s not having work to make ends meet, but there are certainly a lot of people in their golden years that are being crushed by inflation and loss of income in their retirement accounts.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:35 am to SquatchDawg
I’d think companies would much rather hire a kid who will work for minimum wage for that entry level job vs an ex manager who might ask for more but maybe I’m looking at it wrong
From what I’ve seen there are plenty of jobs but kids aren’t beating down the doors to work so companies hire who applies
From what I’ve seen there are plenty of jobs but kids aren’t beating down the doors to work so companies hire who applies
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:35 am to GetCocky11
1. A lot of boomers didn’t plan for retirement very well and relied too much on SS
2. Inflation hurts those on fixed incomes the most so many seek out part time work to make ends meet
3. Young generation doesn’t want to work and are largely incompetent
2. Inflation hurts those on fixed incomes the most so many seek out part time work to make ends meet
3. Young generation doesn’t want to work and are largely incompetent
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:35 am to GeauxxxTigers23
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They’re still feeding their 30 year old children living at home.
hey baw, how you is? made the crossing okay, I take it?
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