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If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours
ProPublica ^ | Dec. 28, 5 a.m. EST | Peter Gosselin

Posted on 12/30/2018 6:14:10 AM PST by Galatians328

A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible.

(Excerpt) Read more at propublica.org ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: agediscrimination; brb; economy
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To: Freedom56v2

Yes, when I see the doctor, I give them the Medishare card and pay cash. They knock off 40%.


201 posted on 12/31/2018 8:36:56 AM PST by Lucky2 (Trump/Pence 2020)
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To: Dubh_Ghlase

“What I have seen is the new hot-shot highly-touted management savior rolls in, changes everything for changes sake...”

Yep, and all the while proclaiming “we’re not making changes just for change’s sake”.


202 posted on 12/31/2018 9:22:34 AM PST by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: Psalm 144

lol


203 posted on 12/31/2018 12:23:18 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: chimera

[But sometimes you can’t tell someone the truth and have them accept it if their mind is already made up. Then they learn the hard way.]

I have found out they rarely learn, if ever. If they do, most won’t admit it.


204 posted on 12/31/2018 12:30:09 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: DoodleDawg
If you think this started with Obamacare then you're naive. This has been going on for years and years.

Did I say that this started with obamacare? I might just add that if you think that this has nothing to do with obamacare, then YOU are naive.

205 posted on 12/31/2018 5:19:15 PM PST by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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To: spudville

That is an interesting way to encourage people to help you isn’t it?

I left twice. Once at 43 and again two years ago at 61 for the last time. I became a highly paid consulting engineer and started a company. Sweated out the risks and problems, wound it down and terminated it on my birthday last week. Now I work on our farm and each day the view in the rear view mirror becomes more dim I don’t feel so much like someone is pursuing me any more.

I feel so blessed to be out of the rat race and to have survived so far.


206 posted on 01/01/2019 10:32:44 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just hava few days that don't suck.)
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To: palmer

Four years ago a lineman told me copper would be gone in 5 to 7 years. It is getting there now. Efficient satellites will be the final nail in the coffin for copper, fiber optics and towers.


207 posted on 01/01/2019 10:40:45 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just hava few days that don't suck.)
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To: CurlyDave

We are waiting two years. It makes quite a difference in the payment. Not waiting until 66 though.


208 posted on 01/01/2019 10:45:22 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just hava few days that don't suck.)
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To: Pappy Smear

I don’t think viability of ss crosses their minds. It is all about growing their base.


209 posted on 01/01/2019 10:48:48 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just hava few days that don't suck.)
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To: SamAdams76

Sage counsel.

I think I never lost hustle because I’m almost always in a hurry and must mark accomplishments off just about every day. In retirement I still make goals and work plans and have a written multi year plan for the farm. I could see time to give up work though. I was not enjoying the people as much anymore and most of the kids were just doing the job with not much passion. Not all though. The biggest problem is that my peer group was gone. It became very hard to relate and not feel out of place.

Before I left I asked the youngsters what the needed from me. They wanted me to leave them my 40 years of experience. There is only one way to get that, 40 years. I gave them confidence we could get things done they said. We could and we did.

“Too comfty”? I never was or am but I am getting too tired to fight very hard. My son says I’ve earned my rest.


210 posted on 01/01/2019 11:12:00 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just hava few days that don't suck.)
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To: luckodeirish

Digital solutions?


211 posted on 01/01/2019 11:14:49 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just hava few days that don't suck.)
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To: DickBrannigan

I like that one and will remember it.

Good job!


212 posted on 01/01/2019 11:17:50 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just hava few days that don't suck.)
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To: Sequoyah101

Yes, low orbit satellites will be great. I used HughesNet for a while but the latency was terrible. I am on DSL now and it is unreliable with a 10,000 foot loop. It’s a total waste of copper metal.


213 posted on 01/01/2019 11:32:40 AM PST by palmer (...if we do not have strong families and strong values, then we will be weak and we will not survive)
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To: gunsequalfreedom

Depends on where you work. I work inside an active USAF unit full of motivated military, contractors and civil servants directly supporting the fight. Dead weight gets pushed out.


214 posted on 01/01/2019 11:35:33 AM PST by Mr.Unique (The government, by its very nature, cannot give except what it first takes.)
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To: Sequoyah101

Digital solutions is a term used to describe products that essentially live in a smart phone. For example, a product called Livongo is for people with type 2 diabetes. They have a glucometer that plugs into a phone and when the person tests, the patient immediately gets feedback on their dashboard, high or low A1c, option to engage with a certified diabetes coach immediately, and tons of other information for the patient.
It also includes a page for a person to check places to dine in their location, options given their blood sugar status, etc. It’s very exciting stuff and a lot of large employers are offering these things to their employees.


215 posted on 01/01/2019 12:08:54 PM PST by luckodeirish (The Land of the Free-Because of the Brave!!!!!!!)
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To: Sequoyah101

Thank you! That was a transcendental moment. I’m usually not that mentally “fast on my feet”. At 60, I’ve become truly disposable.


216 posted on 01/01/2019 8:48:39 PM PST by DickBrannigan ("And the fact that I haven't put a gun in my mouth, you pudding of a woman, makes me a winner!")
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To: Lucky2

Thanks for the information!


217 posted on 01/02/2019 8:38:58 PM PST by Freedom56v2 (#KATE'SWALL Build it Now)
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To: Freedom56v2

On my immediate team at work, I am the only native-born person.


218 posted on 01/21/2019 7:04:11 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: School of Rational Thought

Can you move to North Dallas? Unemployment and taxes are really good.


219 posted on 01/21/2019 7:31:09 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: shelterguy

You have much more work potential than you give yourself credit for having.

If it is possible to move, consider East or North Dallas areas, outside of Dallas county. They can’t find enough people for about everything.


220 posted on 01/21/2019 8:07:39 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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