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50. Besides reversing The Butcher of Maralago's executive orders and replacing all of his appointees,

Mon Sep 14, 2020, 05:20 PM

Sep 2020

a massive public works project, putting people back to work, repairing the failing infrastructure, supporting renewable energy should be one of the top priorities!

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I need some hope. Seriously. Will things get better under Biden? [View all] hamsterjill Sep 2020 OP

Things are always better under a Democrat. Working on 59 and needing a job I have the same concerns LizBeth Sep 2020 #1

It's very real. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #16

It is scary. I am still on UI and may get the 300 3-5 weeks, or not. But figure I am covered LizBeth Sep 2020 #33

When Clarence Thomas was head of the EEOC, he pretty much destroyed that. SharonAnn Sep 2020 #66

How could they not? MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #2

I'm sure they will, generally, but my post has to do with time. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #18

Not a doubt in my mind that things will get better if we elect Biden. LisaL Sep 2020 #3

Yes. GeorgeGist Sep 2020 #4

For starters: they will stop getting worse. Aristus Sep 2020 #5

He will have a lot of people helping him. It will get much, much better katmondoo Sep 2020 #6

On daunting as it will be... lame54 Sep 2020 #7

Well put. cwydro Sep 2020 #23

It depends on what you mean by "things" and "better." WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2020 #8

Best wishes to you.... PoliticAverse Sep 2020 #9

Thank you. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #44

we will need a massive federal investment in public works to fix the damage 0rganism Sep 2020 #10

This is what I'm hoping Biden will do. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #21

Besides reversing The Butcher of Maralago's executive orders and replacing all of his appointees, List left Sep 2020 #50

Yes it is a hell of a mess. gibraltar72 Sep 2020 #11

I hope you are right. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #24

Don't forget things got better after Obama/Biden were elected... Spazito Sep 2020 #12

Biden would be a good start, but getting a majority in the Senate is critical as well. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2020 #13

Are you willing to take any job? hauckeye Sep 2020 #14

at that age, who wants to work in an 'out in public' job? consider_this Sep 2020 #19

The problem with this is hamsterjill Sep 2020 #31

I don't know if this helps... consider_this Sep 2020 #39

I can work in a hotel with 80-100 bodies in a small lobby and people in our face sitting in covid LizBeth Sep 2020 #35

About 6 years ago, someone close to me lost their job at about age 60 DFW Sep 2020 #15

I have no expense that I can get rid of. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #32

This is another thing. I have cut living expense as low as I can, literally. I haven't had LizBeth Sep 2020 #38

Thank you. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #42

+1 LizBeth Sep 2020 #43

Fellow Texans here hamsterjill. Take DFW's words to heart. 7wo7rees Sep 2020 #45

Here's hoping you get lucky. DFW Sep 2020 #46

Things will get better under a Biden admin. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #17

You are valuable. You are not terribly old. You have skills. LuckyCharms Sep 2020 #20

Can you hold out for another year? shanti Sep 2020 #22

Uber and Grub Hub while you look for work? sarcasmo Sep 2020 #25

Hell yeah things will be better. LakeArenal Sep 2020 #26

Yes. Things will get demonstrably better rather quickly. Yavin4 Sep 2020 #27

He will try to make things better. Having the Congress controlled by Democrats will help JI7 Sep 2020 #28

What State are you in ? JI7 Sep 2020 #29

I'm in Texas. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #34

Being in Texas makes it more Difficult since the Republicans in office often deny JI7 Sep 2020 #67

Yes. We have real winners in charge. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #69

I don't know how far you are from 62, but you can start getting SS at that age. cwydro Sep 2020 #30

It's up to us to hold their feet to the fire Fiendish Thingy Sep 2020 #36

Well BGBD Sep 2020 #37

Of course things will get better Blecht Sep 2020 #40

I don't think you can wait.. stillcool Sep 2020 #41

Good question. H2O Man Sep 2020 #47

There used to be a guy on DU, out of work seven years, hundreds upon hundreds of resume sent out. shrike3 Sep 2020 #48

I got locked out from the hack in 2016 too. JanMichael Sep 2020 #53

My original ID was Shrike, so this one's not too different. shrike3 Sep 2020 #54

I remember you, btw. Not so much what you posted, but your user name. n/t shrike3 Sep 2020 #55

Yes! Rice4VP Sep 2020 #49

I'm hoping as part of his enhancements to the ACA, he'll change eligibility age for Medicare beaglelover Sep 2020 #51

Lowering Medicare to 60 or 55 would be a great help. appalachiablue Sep 2020 #65

Agreed. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #70

I sincerely hope so. AngryOldDem Sep 2020 #52

He really WILL have the "best people." Remember that. There is such a reservoir of talent in CTyankee Sep 2020 #56

Thanks! I hope so. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #60

Yes and the people will rejoice! What a wonderful feeling it will be just to breathe the fresh air CTyankee Sep 2020 #61

Things will get better. Just stopping the daily chaos and crafting policy that involves Blue_true Sep 2020 #57

I do believe if Biden is elected there will be renewed optimism in the future.. honest.abe Sep 2020 #58

Absolutely Generic Brad Sep 2020 #59

Ah, Fleetwood Mac and Bill Clinton! LOL hamsterjill Sep 2020 #62

Sure Generic Brad Sep 2020 #64

That's awesome!!! Good for you. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #68

They might at least stop getting worse Klaralven Sep 2020 #63