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ellenrr

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3. My 'retirement' is actually unemployment.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 09:28 AM

Apr 2014

I couldn't find work, so I took early Social Security (which I regret).

I was much happier working than not.
I'm having trouble finding the energy to look for work, but I believe if I could find the energy, I could find a job. Or volunteer.

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For Some, Retirement Is Out of Reach. For Others, Boring. [View all] elleng Feb 2014 OP

there is always volunteer work, that is what I do. n/t hollysmom Feb 2014 #1

Personally, I have never had a job SheilaT Feb 2014 #2

My 'retirement' is actually unemployment. ellenrr Apr 2014 #3