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infullview

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8. I am at retirement age and still employed in my field.

Reply to CousinIT (Original post)

Fri Apr 21, 2023, 09:41 AM

Apr 2023

BUT ageism is a thing. I am no longer assigned work that puts me on a critical path. Apparently, the specter of being hit by a bus looms large now. Also, insurance is STILL an issue as premiums are adjusted upward for group plans based on the average age of the workforce. That just invites age discrimination.

Edit: Yes, I am eligible for Medicare Part A and B etc.. but I have a family group plan as I have a daughter in college and wife who 10 years younger than me to cover.

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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