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oberle

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7. I'm 78 and still working

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 05:46 AM

Jun 7

Albeit as a Director of Music at a large church. I direct the choir, play the organ, and oversee other musical activities. It is 3/4 time, and I love it. I plan to keep at it as long as I can. But I really do need the money. Being a librarian in my working life was not a get-rich-quick scheme. I'm very lucky that I don't need a job where I'm on my feet all the time, although I do use my feet a lot!

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Working Old People To Death, The Disposable Elderly 👥 Elder Gal [View all] appalachiablue Mar 2026 OP

It breaks my heart when I see older people working, brer cat Mar 2026 #1

I agree, well said. It's appalling esp with the great wealth here in the US. It's going back to a very small appalachiablue Mar 2026 #2

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While the current occupant of the White House and family members are raking billions into their pockets question everything Mar 2026 #4

I fully expected to work until age 70 TexasBushwhacker May 16 #5

Thanks for this note, really interesting. Older life presents lots of challenges and some gifts appalachiablue May 17 #6

I'm 78 and still working oberle Jun 7 #7

Your work is valuable despite what greedheads consider important, money. Tx for posting. People in appalachiablue Jun 7 #8

I am 75 and still working. Part-time instructor. Turbineguy Tuesday #9