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[–] helmet91 8 points 9 months ago (7 children)

I can't imagine stopping to work. If I retire, I'll have no money. I cannot count on pension either.

But I have an IT job, it's just sitting in front of the computer all day; it's not like a physical job I wouldn't be able to do at old age.

[–] Quazatron 11 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Just wait until your eyesight fails you, and the joint that makes your mouse button click starts hurting.

Things that you love to do after work (like playing video games) start to sound like chores.

[–] helmet91 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'd rather pick that, than starve to death.

[–] Quazatron 2 points 9 months ago

Goes without saying.

Just take care of yourself and make sure you work for a living and not the other way around, that's my motto.

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