Working til i'm 90

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Is is normal to feel like I'm going to have to work until I'm like 90 years old? If I even live that long! Why, you ask? Simple: our economy has gone to SHIT. With our struggling economy, inflation always on the rise, and shit-ass wages, there's no doubt in my mind that I will NOT be able to retire at the good old age of 65. Also will we have any pensions left? I doubt it. Will all get sucked away after the baby-boomers are gone. And not many companies anymore look at the long term. Most don't offer any pension plan at all. So yeah I think I'm going to be 90 and still working... if I live that long. And don't go telling me to go get a high-paying job, cause thats easier said than done!!! I have what people call a somewhat "decent paying" job, more than minimum ($12/hr), but it sure as hell doesn't pay the bills! Like I said, inflation is hurtin us! Gas is always on the rise, along with the price of food, electricity, etc. Those prices go up, but our wages barely change. I won't be one bit surprised if I have to work well past 65 in order to keep myself afloat.

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  • sillygirl77
    9 years ago

    Unfortunately, I think it's normal to feel this way in this economy with the horrible retirement plans we have in addition :(.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I dont want to live til I am 90, working til I am 90 makes me want to throw up.

    Government workers have pensions, though for not much longer.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I say this is pretty normal. People who retire from work have a cut on income which can prove to be very difficult today. If you think working at 90 years old is bad, there is a woman who recently had her 130th birthday and only recently got out of work. Try conserving as much money as you can to put away until retirement comes around. Another good thing to look at is that Florida is a great retirement residence, and since so many homes have recently been foreclosed on, they are being sold for much more affordable prices now. =D

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  • geek_god_101
    13 years ago

    Become a comedian or other entertainer so you can make fun of that attitude and other people will agree.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      13 years ago

      That's a good idea!

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  • kittyjibblets
    13 years ago

    reality sucks!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      13 years ago

      It sure does!!!

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  • MercedesBenz
    14 years ago

    I have some associates right now still working in their late 80's no joke!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      That sucks big time!!!!!!

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    • hotchickie81
      14 years ago

      That is so sad, but you know, I am really NOT surprised at all :(

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  • austindude69
    14 years ago

    Don't count on the government to take care of you. No matter what you make try to save at least 10% of everything you make. As soon as you have saved enough start learning where to invest it and don't get advice from a broker, they will give you self serving advice. This invested money is for your future retirement.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      Thanx! Yeah we've been setting aside some money in a savings account. We had a nice amount built up but then got screwed over and had to use it to fix our house and pay bills. Hoping one of these days to actually come out ahead. We're going to start saving money again... I hope!

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  • helciarius
    14 years ago

    What else are you going to do?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      I'd love to be able to relax, have fun and travel. Oh and get some stuff done around the house! But it will probably never happen.

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  • melee
    14 years ago

    Well, those Wal-Mart greeters seem very happy...All kidding aside I was making that amount last year and felt the same way. I personally went back to school to get my teacher certification because Illinois has kick-ass pension for teachers...which will hopefully be there for me in 25 years. I make way more this year, but I definitely pay more in student loans a month too. I still come out ahead though. You might go to a community college and get some credits. Ask for a raise. Give them reasons why you've earned it, you never know If you ever make anything, you can have an online store on Etsy.com for like 20 cents an item or you could sell crap on Ebay. People will buy anything if it looks like Jesus or Elvis.

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  • hazed
    14 years ago

    It's normal. I believe I will be working for the remainder of my life. I feel depressed because of it. But that's life now in this country. You have other options. You don't have to limit yourself to staying here. That's also easier said than done, but it's true. It's your life. Make it what you will.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      In which country do you live? That sucks. I know how you feel :(

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  • SuicideEquine13
    14 years ago

    Why would u even WANT to live to 90???

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      My family seems to live a long time, so I figured 90 is possible for me.

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  • BOYracer88
    14 years ago

    why worry about it, we all in it together or should i say were all in the shit together

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      I worry about everything!

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  • mtnw
    14 years ago

    i was in your same situation a few years back. i took a personal finance class. wow, i thought i knew what i was doing, but the way i lived, i was barely keeping up. this class was hard, but well worth it. i've learned how to handle my money. it makes everything easier when money isn't an issue all the time.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      Thanks for your post. I might look into taht myself. I do invest money, which is great, but I am still worried I will have to work forever.

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  • ComboBreaker
    14 years ago

    Cheer up, do you like ice cream? Go get some ice cream and watch a film with a friend. You worked hard for the money to pay for it.

    Im being serious, do it.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      Thanks. Oh yes, I love icecream! Especially Rolo :) It rocks! And I also love movies, lol.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    14 years ago

    Note: minimum wage is like $9/hr, and I make $12.

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