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marble falls

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24. Wish I had good news. My wife and I are comfortable because of fortunate circumstances ...

Reply to TexasBushwhacker (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2023, 08:27 PM

May 2023

... but I like to work and a little extra cash would be nice. It's not that people don't want to work, it's that we don't have to because there's plenty of full time jobs. The people who need workers, need them for the reason they once challenged us by saying, "don't make enough? Get a better job". And people did.

The companies that want part time labor want people available 48 hrs a week for very short wages. It's hard to find an employer that wants an older employee. Or will treat us right.

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UPDATE - The good news is I no longer have to listen to the political and religious rants [View all] TexasBushwhacker May 2023 OP

" If something doesn't change, fast, I'll be looking for another job after April 18th." BlueWaveNeverEnd May 2023 #1

But something DID change. They hired an admin after dragging TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #4

I'm sorry. Diamond_Dog May 2023 #2

With it being such a small company, they don't offer health insurance TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #5

With your tax experience, could you wnylib May 2023 #15

I have to pass my Enrolled Agent exams first TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #19

My brother was very good at math since high school and wnylib May 2023 #21

I am so sorry TexasBushwhacker. Could you apply for SS? My neighbor took an early retirement on May debm55 May 2023 #3

I had really wanted to work until I am 70 TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #6

Is there a way you work from home and maybe start your business? And not have to take crap from any debm55 May 2023 #7

Honestly, I prefer to go into the office at least part of the time TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #9

I'm sorry! I hope you can go back in a year and thank him for letting you go, since you found a much Karadeniz May 2023 #8

At least this way can't you collect unemployment? Fla Dem May 2023 #10

Oh yeah. I'll get UI TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #12

You didn't lose anything by not getting that job. wnylib May 2023 #18

One thing I've found is that accountants don't necessarily know much TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #23

I don't know if this helps, but I started a new job (techie) at 62, retired at 68, and then erronis May 2023 #11

There are plenty of bookkeeper jobs TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #13

Good idea. Get your EA and go where you're appreciated. nt SunSeeker May 2023 #17

I wish the best to you! Hope22 May 2023 #14

He did you a favor. They were making you miserable. That was not good for your health. nt SunSeeker May 2023 #16

Good luck to you. With your experience, I wouldn't think you will have any trouble finding LoisB May 2023 #20

Here's cheer for you from the stands! DFW May 2023 #22

Wish I had good news. My wife and I are comfortable because of fortunate circumstances ... marble falls May 2023 #24

I'm sorry this happened to you. I'm in your age range. area51 May 2023 #25

"Nobody wants to work anymore" unjustly leaves out SleeplessinSoCal May 2023 #26

Wishing you well. Keep us informed. Joinfortmill May 2023 #27

Yea, indeed, dear TexasBushwhacker. calimary May 2023 #29

Your remark about having time to study for EA exam speaks loudly. TdeV May 2023 #28

Can you consider opening your own practice ? drray23 May 2023 #30

Good luck TBw and with that EA exam too. yonder May 2023 #31

That sucks. Overworked and under-appreciated. Laffy Kat May 2023 #32

I GOT A JOB!!!! TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #33

Hooray!!!!! Nittersing May 2023 #35

Good for you!! Congratulations. Enjoy your 2 weeks off! You earned them. Fla Dem May 2023 #34

Nobody wants to work any more Hermit-The-Prog May 2023 #36

That's hilarious! I had never heard the expression until recently TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #37

Hoping it's a fun place for you Hermit-The-Prog May 2023 #38