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It is a sad state of affairs when one must work in their 80s in order to survive. My mom finally retired this year at the age of 76. My great aunt Edith worked until she was 90. Not because she had to, but because she felt strongly about having a purpose in order to live a long life. Her husband, my great uncle Charles lived very long lives. He passed a day short of his 101st birthday, and she was 98 when she died.
posted by
Sherri_G
on December 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Friend of mine had a saying: "Work sweetens life." Perhaps those working into the golden years are feeling rewards beyond the paycheck. After I retired at 70, I took a volunteer job at a community center as a receptionist. The pay was hearing the stories of those who had been there, done that and come out on top...
posted by
Pat_B
on December 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Mike.....
I hadn't thought about how many octogenarians still need to work to keep food on the table and other needs. At 88+ I don't know if I could or not. I get worn out easily and take naps. I can't imagine that many still having to work to live.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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This is heartbreaking to read. We should be able to do better by those folks who are Seniors, especially those over 80, who have to work. It must be so hard for them.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Goodness me I retired at 60, sometime before the end of that year. Three of us were talking, One a dr and two of us nurses and we had all arrived at the same conclusion that we were losing our edge, not something one wants to do such important work and feel.
posted by
Kabu
on December 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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I really don't have a job that pays because I don't need money, but I enjoy getting up, getting ready then heading to my daughter's salon. I keep her books for her. It keeps me young at heart!
posted by
sam444
on December 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Good Afternoon
BearcatMike, My prayer is that people who need help can get it. There are so many in need with nowhere to go.
posted by
Goldiec
on December 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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It breaks my heart when I see a senior working who has no choice. I hope that we can figure something out as a nation.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on December 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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