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'I had so much promise in my life, and that's where I ended up': A lifetime of work leads to $45k in superannuation (www.abc.net.au)

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Driven by a desire to help others, Elaine worked in sectors like aged care and social services, taking on jobs the government is still desperate to fill.

But after nearly five decades in the workforce, she retired with just $45,000 in superannuation.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

I'm 46 and have about the same due to health problems.