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sybylla

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98. Yeah, I'm old enough that getting in 35 years isn't possible.

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #80)

Tue Sep 12, 2023, 11:17 AM

Sep 2023

But I can stack a few more years on there and consider waiting to take my ss until 70.

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I'm going to guess that your money did not go to zero. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2023 #90

I didn't say it went to zero. ShazzieB Sep 2023 #99

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Speaking from experience, PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2023 #74

Well, covid has other plans for me at the moment. sybylla Sep 2023 #78

So much free work that women are expected to do. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2023 #80

Yeah, I'm old enough that getting in 35 years isn't possible. sybylla Sep 2023 #98

I totally get it. shrike3 Sep 2023 #6

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Glad for you. shrike3 Sep 2023 #8

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I believe you are correct. nt sheshe2 Sep 2023 #60

I agree as well. ShazzieB Sep 2023 #86

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Oh my, yes. n/t shrike3 Sep 2023 #62

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I took the postal exam in 1979. LittleGirl Sep 2023 #47

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My case exactly The Mouth Sep 2023 #37

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I never bought the goods SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #66

I'm the same age as you and can affirm everything you posted. yardwork Sep 2023 #31

I am stunned by how many boomers were laid off LittleGirl Sep 2023 #41

And back then women were screwed regarding Social Security LiberalFighter Sep 2023 #32

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Pretty much all IT Old Crank Sep 2023 #77

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my story Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #65

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Kick and kick and kick... Backseat Driver Sep 2023 #68

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Oh, Dear God, THIS!!! calimary Sep 2023 #76

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