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Cleita

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57. I agree he shouldn't be working at his age and be expected to perform

Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:30 AM

Dec 2013

like he is twenty. I am nearly seventy four and looking for a part time job because my pension, SS included, has become insufficient to meet my needs and my needs are modest. Yet, I am in good health for my age as your BIL is probably as well. We just aren't that able to be as bouncy as a younger person. I haven't found a job because the job market sucks. I try to pick up jobs pet sitting and such, but it's sporadic. I hope your BIL doesn't get into too much trouble at work. I feel for him as I was in a similar situation and got into trouble at my last job because I made some mistakes in misfiling. I think it was my eyesight was diminishing. A younger lady came in and yelled at me because according to her the alphabet was obvious.

I really was thinking about it and wonder if the states might pick up a supplemental pension to Social Security according to making up for cost of living depending on the state you are living in. I think it would help. I know. I dream.

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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