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fadedrose

(10,044 posts)

3. GO FOR IT!!!

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Sun Jun 23, 2013, 12:00 PM

Jun 2013

I'm almost 75 with too much arthritis and knee replacement and other stiff, and when I go to Meijer's and see the people over 60 there I feel so useless, not jealous, just useless.

They won't give you the hardest jobs, and if you can't handle the work, quit, no shame in that.

Go tomorrow!!

Good for you!

(be sure to wear fairly good shoes that tie or have useful velcro to support your feet, which are sure to hurt at first.)

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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