COLUMBIA — Most people I know who are retiring at 65 years of age are leaving their second job. More and more people seem to be opting for early retirement at 50-something. From what I hear about the workplace these days, I can understand why. I spent the majority of my work life on union jobs, so I’m not sure I could have survived long under today’s working conditions.
Few living the American dream
Few living the 'American dream'
Monday, September 10, 2007 | 3:06 p.m. CDT;
updated 7:24 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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