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Arkansas Granny

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1. I'm 66 and still working. My kids keep asking when I'm going to retire,

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Sun Jun 23, 2013, 08:18 AM

Jun 2013

but I'm not ready yet. I have a great boss, I enjoy my job and the people I work with. If I didn't have this job, I don't know if I would try for another one.

Good luck to you in your search. I hope you find something you'll enjoy doing.

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I'm 66 and going to apply for work. Am I completely nuts? [View all] ellenrr Jun 2013 OP

I'm 66 and still working. My kids keep asking when I'm going to retire, Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #1

YES U ARE! bluedave Jun 2013 #2

GO FOR IT!!! fadedrose Jun 2013 #3

My grandmother ran a nursing home at your age. She then went on applegrove Jun 2013 #4

I was working full time until I was 71. RebelOne Jun 2013 #5

It all depends No Vested Interest Jun 2013 #6

Just be aware of the 'hits' your Social Security could take based on 'other' sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 #7

thanks to those who encouraged. The job I'm applying for ellenrr Jun 2013 #8

Hair No Vested Interest Jun 2013 #10

No. If you are healthy and bored, try it. JDPriestly Jun 2013 #9