There’s a Kind of Workplace Discrimination No One’s Talking About

[airplaneman]

25. I'm 60 and retiring before 70 is out of the question

unless I am willing to live without any money. I fear being laid off between now and when I feel its finally time. Health insurance costs and co-pays are a big part of the problem coupled with having enough money to be able to do anything. My sister retired at 62 and spent 20% of her life savings in two years on medical costs. This did not include anything significantly major. She is now deciding she will have to re-enter the workforce at age 64. I'm not going to voluntarily be destitute financially so I will remain in the workforce as long as possible - wanting to retire or not feeling well is irrelevant - this is the new reality today and I imagine I am not alone on this matter.
-Airplane