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They're the same damn people... [View all] CousinIT Apr 2023 OP
They want 70 year olds to become the new minimum wage/undocumented cheap workers. They think ... marble falls Apr 2023 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2023 #4
Actually, 'they' want anyone starting to slow down to leave permanently. haele Apr 2023 #11
But they want to take that away as well. nt woodsprite Apr 2023 #14
Pretty sure new ageism starts at 40. no_hypocrisy Apr 2023 #2
That was my first thought when I saw the meme. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #3
The unemployment rate does not support that. former9thward Apr 2023 #29
The same people... ck4829 Apr 2023 #5
They're also the same people.. jerseyjim Apr 2023 #6
Sure they'll hire you Silent3 Apr 2023 #7
I am at retirement age and still employed in my field. infullview Apr 2023 #8
"premiums are adjusted upward for group plans based on the average age of the workforce." NullTuples Apr 2023 #33
Give a listen (at the top) or read this one while grinding what's left of your teeth! Backseat Driver Apr 2023 #9
We can hire two young people for what you are making. twodogsbarking Apr 2023 #10
And the same people who want to cut Medicare and social security. BoomaofBandM Apr 2023 #12
Yep. Damn right. CousinIT Apr 2023 #22
"You have finished using your time allotment. Come with us and you will not be harmed." NBachers Apr 2023 #13
No truer Rebl2 Apr 2023 #15
K & R...nt Wounded Bear Apr 2023 #16
I had no trouble getting hired after age 60. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2023 #17
It definitely depends on the field and work. Tech workers when old are tossed. Esp if a minority. CousinIT Apr 2023 #20
Frowning on others saying they should have saved is PURE privilege. Maru Kitteh Apr 2023 #27
Medical bills can bankrupt almost any one Deuxcents Apr 2023 #28
Damn skippy. Just one of the many circumstances that can deny Maru Kitteh Apr 2023 #31
Your comment about retirement is spot on COL Mustard Apr 2023 #36
70 are whipper snappers, 80 is the new 70 ! or work till death UGUG RANDYWILDMAN Apr 2023 #18
The 50/50 Club. rubbersole Apr 2023 #21
Minority millennials like me are simultaneously stealing your jobs and too lazy to work IronLionZion Apr 2023 #19
AND GET OFF MY LAWN!!! COL Mustard Apr 2023 #37
a friend of mine got fired a while back just as he was set to retire. AllaN01Bear Apr 2023 #23
How long did he work there? former9thward Apr 2023 #32
Yep republianmushroom Apr 2023 #24
AND they want to bring back child labor and eliminate all regulations that protect workers. barbaraann Apr 2023 #25
True that! TexasBushwhacker Apr 2023 #26
We are roughly the same age. infullview Apr 2023 #35
TY IT! Cha Apr 2023 #30
Kick! burrowowl Apr 2023 #34
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