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SheilaT

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7. I keep on meeting people who

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 10:50 AM

Aug 2014

retired fairly young, usually from a government job of some sort, and then went back to work because, according to them, they were bored with staying home. I just don't get it. I do get working because you need the money, but I've never had a job I particularly liked, and so for me not working is vastly better than working. I can always find things to do, trust me.

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Report: More Americans Putting Off Retirement Until Final Few Moments Before Death [View all] Zorro Aug 2014 OP

NOT the Onion but elleng Aug 2014 #1

My condolences Zorro Aug 2014 #3

Thanks. elleng Aug 2014 #4

I ascertained from previous posts that you were financially stable Zorro Aug 2014 #5

Yes, it is unnerving that so many can't afford to retire. elleng Aug 2014 #6

Oh...... man! I can't WAIT! n/t Smarmie Doofus Aug 2014 #2

I keep on meeting people who SheilaT Aug 2014 #7

I'm in your shoes. I never found a job I particularly liked, even though I am Nay Sep 2014 #8