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2016 Postmortem

Kalidurga

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1. My last job might be the reason I am living with chronic illness.

Reply to Jefferson23 (Original post)

Wed Jun 17, 2015, 06:52 AM

Jun 2015

My SO's job is killing him. He gets vacation, but the problem is that it's a very physically labor intense job. He is 60, I think that the retirement age for people who do heavy labor should be lowered to 55.

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Bernie Sanders nailed it: Our jobs are killing us [View all] Jefferson23 Jun 2015 OP

My last job might be the reason I am living with chronic illness. Kalidurga Jun 2015 #1

Agreed Sherman A1 Jun 2015 #2

Yeah Kalidurga Jun 2015 #3

That's awful and you're right it should be a consideration. Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #4

Still going to have to convince the American worker to take the time... Historic NY Jun 2015 #5

That mindset came from real concerns about their security..sad commentary and you're Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #6

Fear and anxiety, yes. chervilant Jun 2015 #7

That is horrible..do you think there is any value in speaking to an attorney? Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #9

Mine is treating me pretty well Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #8

Employment will be a HUGE issue in this election Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2015 #10

+1. n/t Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #11

Many people are working 2-3 jobs and in two job households and still just getting by. appalachiablue Jun 2015 #12

K&R magical thyme Jun 2015 #13