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Warpy

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9. I've worked with nurses that vintage

Mon Dec 30, 2013, 05:02 PM

Dec 2013

who had tried to retire at 65 and found that the nursing pension plus Social Security weren't enough to pay the bills. They were often back at work in as little as three years, working part time as nurses because the pension was ridiculously low and at a fixed dollar amount that just didn't reflect the inflation we're not supposed to notice.

Nursing is a backbreaking job when you're in your 20s. I managed until my late 50s when my body fell apart. I can't imagine trying to cope with a 70+ year old body.

The system combines the utmost cruelty with the worst short sightedness. And now workers won't have even the security of a pension, just 401K plans that were long ago eaten up by broker and manager fees.

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My wife�s 72-year-old brother was �written up� at work recently [View all] KansDem Dec 2013 OP

this is a very sad story - the idea that a 72 year-old man who has worked hard all is life is forced Douglas Carpenter Dec 2013 #1

I don't know for certain... KansDem Dec 2013 #2

I think liberalmike27 Dec 2013 #31

$710 in 2013, $721 in 2014 happyslug Dec 2013 #52

He should have gotten only a verbal warning IMO. darkangel218 Dec 2013 #53

How much? baseballguy2001 Dec 2013 #77

Why don't you tell us what you think it should be. Jazzgirl Dec 2013 #79

I'm quite sure that security guards PatSeg Dec 2013 #71

It's a crying shame that a 72 year old, in this country, has to work to make ends meet. demosincebirth Dec 2013 #47

I agree santroy79 Dec 2013 #73

Insulting, Berating, and Degradation??? yeoman6987 Dec 2013 #63

if you cannot feel any empathy for a 72-year-old man who has no choice but to work at a low wage Douglas Carpenter Dec 2013 #65

Oh brother yeoman6987 Dec 2013 #67

I realize that some of you had bad parents who did not raise you to have values so looking at an old Douglas Carpenter Dec 2013 #68

it's sad that he has to keep working at that age Liberal_in_LA Dec 2013 #3

It sure is. Enthusiast Dec 2013 #30

There should be a stronger safety net for everyone. n/t lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #4

That's fer danged sure. Enthusiast Dec 2013 #32

That's incredibly sad AuntPatsy Dec 2013 #5

I was told during a meeting that three write-ups = getting fired = no unemployment compensation. LanternWaste Dec 2013 #6

Thanks for the insight... KansDem Dec 2013 #10

In California, you can still get unemployment even if fired for cause taught_me_patience Dec 2013 #39

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2013 #60

One correction to that. FBaggins Dec 2013 #72

Young, healthy GI's struggle to stay awake on guard duty in combat areas. Scuba Dec 2013 #7

Thanks... KansDem Dec 2013 #22

Have you considered buying your BIL one of those earpieces that sounds an Nay Dec 2013 #69

The word "debts" should be in quotation marks, as it was probably rigged. raging moderate Dec 2013 #8

The golden lining is he has four successful children KansDem Dec 2013 #16

Couldn't the children help him out SheilaT Dec 2013 #37

Good question... KansDem Dec 2013 #70

His children should support him. roody Dec 2013 #54

I hope they're helping him! My husband and I helped his dad monthly for years riderinthestorm Dec 2013 #88

That's an excellent plan! KansDem Dec 2013 #91

I've worked with nurses that vintage Warpy Dec 2013 #9

Can you imagine SS being pushed off until 67 or 70? Ilsa Dec 2013 #11

The problem is that Congress is so coddled Warpy Dec 2013 #14

He's living the nightmare we all have. klook Dec 2013 #12

That is hard hours to work. Sometime during the night B Calm Dec 2013 #13

"...you need to close your eyes for a little while" KansDem Dec 2013 #19

Unless you are born wealthy or work for the Federal or State government retirement is a firsttimer Dec 2013 #15

Retirement is not a myth. Common Sense Party Dec 2013 #33

That's bullshit firsttimer Dec 2013 #46

How many? At least four dozen. Common Sense Party Dec 2013 #51

Retirement is not a myth yeoman6987 Dec 2013 #66

Your post sounds like more conservative "Blame the Victim" Reagan BS. bvar22 Dec 2013 #75

So only conservatives save money? yeoman6987 Dec 2013 #86

BS. bvar22 Dec 2013 #89

Another outlook yeoman6987 Dec 2013 #90

not just a conservative - but a rightwing extremist - take a look at his comments at the top of the Douglas Carpenter Dec 2013 #92

"As long as you save and invest and not blow your money, you will be able to retire." Bradical79 Dec 2013 #82

Let the barbs begin.............. MyOwnPeace Dec 2013 #17

You have a valid point KansDem Dec 2013 #25

The issue is that there are only so many jobs... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #50

If the position was so vital, to guard whatever, they could staff the job properly. AtheistCrusader Dec 2013 #35

and I imagine he got the job because he would work cheap - and a company that wants cheap security Rabrrrrrr Dec 2013 #43

That's pretty much it. AtheistCrusader Dec 2013 #45

This is why we can't have nice things. GeorgeGist Dec 2013 #18

Yet another 70+ guy who used to nod off on duty. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2013 #42

Badda bing! nt valerief Dec 2013 #61

I have a relative who was FIRED for the same reason; same hours, too. MADem Dec 2013 #20

Outrageous that people who want to retire are forced to keep working mountain grammy Dec 2013 #21

Seniors forced into demaning work The Wizard Dec 2013 #23

god what a sad situation Kali Dec 2013 #24

I never thought of that... KansDem Dec 2013 #26

My SiL has sleep apnea really bad, and he's only 33....falls asleep in the middle of dinner loudsue Dec 2013 #64

This man needs to find a different job ???!!! bvar22 Dec 2013 #76

So true. n/t loudsue Dec 2013 #80

I think I owe you an apology. bvar22 Dec 2013 #84

You were right in your reply about he needs not to have to work, though. loudsue Dec 2013 #85

Night shift is a young persons game... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2013 #27

Jesus said we will sulphurdunn Dec 2013 #28

I have also retired and am currently working as a security guard. Falling asleep is not Thinkingabout Dec 2013 #29

we had the same problem the cure we came up with is this. littlewolf Dec 2013 #78

If I Was A Fly grilled onions Dec 2013 #34

there is alot of anger of late PatrynXX Dec 2013 #36

The very specific problem here is his hours, SheilaT Dec 2013 #38

k and r...this is sickening. America the heartless. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #40

Working overnight is incredibly difficult. I worked (and my husband still works) midnight to 8 am, smokey nj Dec 2013 #41

This really makes me sad. He should not *have* to be working unless it's something japple Dec 2013 #44

That looks like a great idea! n/t pengillian101 Dec 2013 #48

There is no reason why a 72 year old person should have to work unless that person WANTS bluestate10 Dec 2013 #49

Our society doesn't care what happens to you. man4allcats Dec 2013 #55

Sometimes I think life in this country is an endless nightmare. 47of74 Dec 2013 #59

does anybody remember the exact story of chimpy, during one of his public appearances, upon niyad Dec 2013 #56

I agree he shouldn't be working at his age and be expected to perform Cleita Dec 2013 #57

Indeed a sad story...sorry to hear. Ka hrnt Dec 2013 #58

When I was younger FlaGranny Dec 2013 #62

Inspiring. So uniquely American! Schema Thing Dec 2013 #74

REALLY terrible for the poor guy. . . . BigDemVoter Dec 2013 #81

The Democratic Party of FDR & LBJ fought to make sure this didn't happen to our elderly. bvar22 Dec 2013 #83

He may be able to get a note from a doctor... Unrepentant Fenian Dec 2013 #87