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Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:25:56 -0700
whiteguyinchina from private IP, post #11299583
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I'm 85 and can't find a job. I receive over $5,000 a month, but it's not enough — I feel like I'm on a sinking ship.
https://www.businessinsider.com/looking-for-work-aging-no-job-applications-retirement-social-security-2025-8
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pat Fagin Scott, an 85-year-old woman who lives in Washington, DC. Despite working in the corporate world
and for the US government, she hasn't been able to find a job recently, believing her age has hindered her from landing anywhere. She needs to work to
supplement her retirement income. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:26:32 -0700
whiteguyinchina from private IP
Reply #17795267
YOU'RE 85 AND STILL HAVE TO WORK? HOLY SHIT
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:35:35 -0700
phosita from private IP
Reply #10543508
There must be some kind of job for which the impending death of an applicant therefor would be an advantage. Courier of secrets? Mistress to some dude who likes
the elderly? Something like that.
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:44:41 -0700
marlon from private IP
Reply #15310147
life insurance haha
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:58:23 -0700
whiteguyinchina from private IP
Reply #17891051
I am against age discrimination
But at 85 you seriously have to consider the possibility that this lady drops dead on the job
She could work at a daycare I guesd
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:38:28 -0700
phosita from private IP
Reply #18313264
A good way to teach little kids about mortality.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:27:19 -0700
whiteguyinchina from private IP
Reply #17824482
Basically like getting the kids a hamster but she can also read to the kids. Well hopefully so if the eyesight is still good.
Still man what a life. 85 years old and still having to look for work. Competing with illegal immigrants and artificial intelligence. You know the modern world
is an unjust system when these types of situations happen. Like give her 500 dollars a month of trumps net worth and let her watch wheel of fortune in peace
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:53:52 -0700
Shu from private IP
Reply #10641935
If she's getting $5,000 per month and still can't manage, she's doing something wrong or someone is stealing from her.
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