Comment on Not saying this is Hell, but it's pretty fucking close
kestrel7_7@lemmy.world 6 hours agoWith no ageism intended, I see folks who are old enough that I wish they were retired still working way too often. Particularly at grocery stores (I think they’re partially working there to get the employee discount on groceries).
AmyAye@nord.pub 6 hours ago
I think some do it because they don’t know what else to do with their time honestly. A lot of older folks basically defined their entire existence by their job. Then they retire and have “nothing to do”. They don’t do or have any hobbies.
Like man, I would love to retire, even better if I could now, while I am young-ish. I could spend the days playing video games, or go walk all the local trails looking for birds and bugs, or just go to all the random little small town festivals in a 100 miles radius listening to all the random live music.
There is just, a lot in the world out there. But too many have no idea, or they have been hammered all their life that anything not work is frivolous, or they worked themselves to death and just can’t get around anymore.
It’s sad.
Nora@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 hours ago
Nosey gocery store employee who asks questions about peoples personal lives!
Its usually this tbh. the amount of “I’m bored of retirement and I get extra cash to spoil the grandkids.” is pretty dang high. they usually only work like 20ish hours a week.
the ones who work a full 40 are doing it for healthcare or they need the money.