"You Deserve A Break Today"


 This is really hard to stomach- these stories are becoming more common as the elderly continue to work because they can't afford not to. This woman is 87 years old and only plans to stop when she turns 90. 90!

I was fortunate enough to be able to retire early and I have not looked back. I cannot imagine working until I'm in my 80's or 90's. It's just absolutely cruel. I don't own a home or a car. Those are the main money pits. I have zero debt. I don't use credit cards and my bills are few. I do not receive a lot of monthly income. It covers rent, food and the occasional treat. I don't socialize often and that doesn't bother me because I'm a homebody. Perhaps, too reclusive, but I am content. Like the woman in the article who has family to help her if she needs it, I also have a lifeline so I know I will never be living in the streets. That was a true fear for me at one time. I cannot explain how traumatic it is to think you might have to sleep on a bench in a park. I could not do it. My heart breaks for these people who have no support financially or emotionally.

Before I was laid off from the job I absolutely loved, I remember talking to the owner about a senior I noticed that morning, who was still working at McDonald's. I had watched her as she shuffled around the restaurant, cleaning tables. There was no joy in her eyes. She was not there because she wanted to be there. I told the owner I could never, ever do that, not knowing he was already planning to let me go. The following years were the darkest in my life. With help I am here. 

People deserve better. The idea that we must work until we die is unconscionable. I don't expect it to get better under the Trump regime. I cross my fingers I can get through these three years without too much trauma, but I was fortunate. So many out there have nowhere to turn. 

We need to be better. 

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