[SJackson]

Not everyone can plan and execute a perfect "30 year retirement plan." Merde se trouve.

I am 56 and worked for 20 years. I also had a nice "nest egg" put aside, which was used up to feed and educate 9 kids.

Now I am broke and I haven't been able to find another job since my last contract almost a year ago.

Oh, and my husband experienced a major medical catastrophe and now lives on disability.

So screw you and your superior attitude.

Missed your post, but I'm glad to second the sentiment.

[Nowhere Man]

Your situation is very painful I'm sure. I dearly hope things improve soon and you get a good job. I've been through the wringer myself but you've been through it a lot worse than I. I'll say a prayer for you and yours.

It just burns me about the "holier than thou" attitude some exhibit. I seem to remember Jesus said, "he without sin, cast the first stone" although the other side of the equation is "go and sin no more." Still, I have seen my fair share of stonecasting here from time to time.

[twidle]

"...... was used up to feed and educate 9 kids.
Now I am broke and I haven't been able"

Hey, how about a few of those successful 9 children contribute to parents who gave them a start?? My grandparents had 13 children 1910-1925 to help on farm. If successful, kids inherit the farm, if not, no inheritance. Since real dollars were scarce for sharecroppers, everyone had to do their share.

Realize our generation expects to do it all and our kids think it is imposition to pay rent to parents. So, times have changed. Property has moved to very rich and immigrants who are younger and other countries and benefits we paid for have been stolen, problem with socialism, benefits get stolen before you get to collect. Not fault of worker other than he trusted his boss too much.