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JackInGreen

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86. That's absolutely sensational for them

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 08:21 AM

Aug 2014

and my wife and I have contemplated same several times.
My concern is that once we get to a point where 'Workampers' and transient mobile labor forces are the norm (and I have little doubt there are many in the corporate world that are projecting nothing but long term company gains from it and actively marketing it as an alternative lifestyle) , much like our current income set for the 99%, the powers that be will rush to utilize and push the labor force into it, which I'm afraid will drown out anyone that wants to live in one place and work without saying 'Do you want fries with that?'

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Shocking Picture of What Life Will Look Like When You Can't Afford to Retire [View all] xchrom Aug 2014 OP

Save all you can now, because you might be busting your ass LuvNewcastle Aug 2014 #1

I have a neighbor who's retired and he lives a pretty good life. bulloney Aug 2014 #6

that is an example of most of the problem heaven05 Aug 2014 #11

He must think Eisenhower or Nixon is still President rpannier Aug 2014 #13

You'd think he'd be worried AT LEAST for his own kids. Smarmie Doofus Aug 2014 #17

people are selfish, selfish, selfish rurallib Aug 2014 #20

I don't get that at all. Arugula Latte Aug 2014 #35

Your neighbor is a stupid fucking moron, as I assume you know BaggersRDumb Aug 2014 #51

Truth. n/t Laelth Aug 2014 #92

my retirement plan is to live in a camper or boat. Heather MC Aug 2014 #28

You could do a lot worse than that. navarth Aug 2014 #32

And you don't want to pay taxes. SheilaT Aug 2014 #60

My point was... Heather MC Aug 2014 #64

I found a nice 24 footer, perfect for a solo traveler. sarcasmo Aug 2014 #61

Most people are lucky to get out of debt these days Warpy Aug 2014 #52

Well said. n/t Laelth Aug 2014 #93

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #63

k&r for the truth, however depressing it may be. n/t Laelth Aug 2014 #2

Livin la vida loca! :( Helen Borg Aug 2014 #3

Living la vida pobre, you mean. Brigid Aug 2014 #88

Yep. Helen Borg Aug 2014 #91

It's nice to read a job or career article Trillo Aug 2014 #4

If we leave it up to Paul Ryan and his ilk the elderly won't even have Social Security to rely on. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #5

It's not just Republicans and Libertarians that got us into the mess. cui bono Aug 2014 #42

There are some decent Democrats. Few wonderful ones. And no decent Republicans. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #43

Bingo! RiverLover Aug 2014 #74

'cause if we don't GOTV for the Dem Catfood Commission we'll face the GOP Catfood Commission! MisterP Aug 2014 #47

I will read that later. Bookmarked. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #48

it's a very good analogy--and it gave Canada its third party without proportional representation! MisterP Aug 2014 #50

That is excellent, MisterP. Thanks. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #57

Tommy Douglas was voted Greatest Canadian of all time. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #53

Getting old isn't easy. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #7

Yes, I have been saying lately that getting old sucks. RebelOne Aug 2014 #62

K&R for EXPOSURE ReRe Aug 2014 #8

good old heaven05 Aug 2014 #9

could be me... KG Aug 2014 #10

If these corperate tools have their way JackInGreen Aug 2014 #12

Isn't ND like that already? glinda Aug 2014 #78

And a LOT of 40-50 somethings are counting on an inheritance for THEIR retirement. 7962 Aug 2014 #14

+100000 Meanwhile, the corporate looting and restructuring of the economy woo me with science Aug 2014 #22

That inheritance will go to elder care. They shouldn't plan on inheriting. navarth Aug 2014 #33

Agreed. For most, assets will go to elder care, until it is gone. SomeGuyInEagan Aug 2014 #45

Or for those that took the time to put their assets in a family trust WELL before needing any kelly1mm Aug 2014 #82

Exactly Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #68

true true...I have been dealing with this glinda Aug 2014 #79

Although too late for you unfortunately, this can be avoided by seting up family trusts. kelly1mm Aug 2014 #83

I see this, too. They might join their millennial kids and be satisfied with lower living standards. ancianita Aug 2014 #44

hey, some of the units in that pic are worth a few 100K! 7962 Aug 2014 #58

Good point! glinda Aug 2014 #80

What a mess malaise Aug 2014 #15

What a looting. nt woo me with science Aug 2014 #23

New book about this should be titled--"The Gramps of Wrath" kairos12 Aug 2014 #16

I've caught flak here before Abouttime Aug 2014 #18

+ 1 and Welcome.... russspeakeasy Aug 2014 #21

that would be a sad mistake. Soc sec would then bbgrunt Aug 2014 #25

Correct. JEB Aug 2014 #26

Agree, cap should be lifted. But government projections indicates that solves only part of problem. Hoyt Aug 2014 #37

What GOVT projections? salib Aug 2014 #65

You could look it up yourself, but just for you -- Hoyt Aug 2014 #70

According to those links, it is solvent beyond 2080 salib Aug 2014 #71

Isn't going to pass, and as posters aboce say, it's not a good idea to means test. Hoyt Aug 2014 #73

The correct response JackInGreen Aug 2014 #85

That would end Social Security--And spur riots like ballyhoo Aug 2014 #29

Really, really dumb idea. jeff47 Aug 2014 #31

If you want to check out what happens to welfare programs daredtowork Aug 2014 #38

The sooner unrest comes the sooner we'll reverse direction. Doremus Aug 2014 #40

Sad K&R. At least my kitty doesn't need a lot of space. bullwinkle428 Aug 2014 #19

This is *exactly* the problem that Social Security solved hootinholler Aug 2014 #24

My retirement plan: parkbench. JEB Aug 2014 #27

Sad but true that some elected Democrats actually tried to reduce, rather than increase SS. Autumn Aug 2014 #30

I think we are being prepped. louis-t Aug 2014 #34

You either increase Corporate Profits for someone or get the cage, lovely future. harun Aug 2014 #41

Teaching that uppity Middle Class a lesson. navarth Aug 2014 #36

My husband and I used to do that when he retired. Cleita Aug 2014 #39

I'm in my mid-40's... DeadLetterOffice Aug 2014 #46

Agree on the job security and lifetime employment meaning nothing to our generation. kelly1mm Aug 2014 #84

A lot of people -- younger ones -- have come to accept this and support each other in this life. ancianita Aug 2014 #49

Well at least with floods and frackquacks a person can relocate ... glinda Aug 2014 #81

!!!!! Brigid Aug 2014 #87

That's absolutely sensational for them JackInGreen Aug 2014 #86

I can definitely see that happening. ancianita Aug 2014 #89

If it gets bad for us after retirement... proReality Aug 2014 #54

That's grim and pessimistic and... JackInGreen Aug 2014 #90

kick Liberal_in_LA Aug 2014 #55

Can I interest you in a slightly used FEMA trailer on water front property? L0oniX Aug 2014 #56

This is why many choose to retire in other countries Texano78704 Aug 2014 #59

Ecuador is the rage now, I've read. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #67

There are something like 400,000 madville Aug 2014 #69

OMG; I have never heard of these new roving Hoovervilles, and I live near an Amazon warehouse. I am WinkyDink Aug 2014 #66

Buy when a Dem is in the White house, sell when a Rep wins the white house. alfredo Aug 2014 #72

well this is depressing.... glinda Aug 2014 #75

unless something changes tabbycat31 Aug 2014 #76

Our plan... cannabis_flower Aug 2014 #77