Retirement On Hold

[dmccarty]

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I don't have any kids, but if I did I wouldn't have a clue as to what they should do when they grow up. Hedge fund manager? Financial advisor? Political pundit? Sorry, rant over. Class dismissed.

Kids need to find a job that cannot be offshored. Better yet have their own business.

Offshoring is no longer the blue collar jobs either...

Later,
Dan

 

[Haoleguy]

Ridgewalker's got it right on seeing what plays out and more importantly the old dudes doing well are incredibly active. NativeSon also has it right depending on your frame of mind.....new doors open for those with an open mind. Good luck to you RSKY. ...Gary

 

[turbo36]

I live in a town that Goodyear left almost 30 years ago. This town never saw those jobs come back. Our government is a joke; the laughing stock of all of those in the world. To say our leaders are flawed is an understatement.

I am not a guy who is for electing movie stars, comedians or pro wrestlers, but Trump was right on with what he said at CPAC yesterday. This country needs to wake up.

Take a look

Donald Trump: Ron Paul Can't Win - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

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[SARG]

Well.

They announced this morning that the plant I work at will close by the end of the year.

What do I do now?

Go ahead and retire? (See Retirement thread below....or above)

Stay and hope for a settlement?

This is probably the best thing that could happen to me but there are 1900 other people who work there who need their jobs.

Ride the pony til he drops. When you're near retirement age ... a plant closing could be a personal blessing.... as long as you are sure they can not screw you out of your benefits.

And rule #2 is worry about yourself .... no one else will.

 

[turbo36]

Kids need to find a job that cannot be offshored. Better yet have their own business.

Offshoring is no longer the blue collar jobs either...

Later,
Dan

Can you offer a few examples of jobs that cannot be exported?

 

[Ridgewalker]

My son is about to start Pharmacy school. I am hoping like crazy that field stays put. I know companies like Express Scripts are doing more mail order pharmacy but they have a plant in St. Louis filling the scripts. My son wants a job that is portable and this seems to fit, every town has a Pharmacist!

Can you offer a few examples of jobs that cannot be exported?

 

[Haoleguy]

Can you offer a few examples of jobs that cannot be exported?

Career politicians, lawyers, MDs, healthcare professionals, economists, educators, police, criminal justice, civil engineers, childcare professionals, transportation engineers, etc. My 2 cents....Gary