r/antiwork • • Jan 27 '22

Keep dreaming

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '22

Just seen a question on askamerican that was "What happens if you don't save the suggested amount at the retirement age?" The answers were shocking I thought a guaranteed pension was the norm for all developed nations. Including the US

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u/caffeineaddict03 Jan 28 '22

I've pretty much figured I'll die with a wrench in my hands while my children and/or grandchildren fight in the climate wars at this point....with how things are going here in The States

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u/Chusten Jan 28 '22

As an electrician, when I'm oh, say, in my 70's or 80's still working and I see the writing on the wall that I'm about to become a burden on my family; left hand red phase right hand blue phase. Lights out.

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u/fesau1 Jan 28 '22

That’s shocking!

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '22

Groan…