What do we do when we hit 50

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Sadly, I’d reframe that as, “what do we do when we hit 40.”

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True. Sadder than sad.

Continue working until we die

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Assuming you’re not pushed out/laid off

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Just keep rolling that boulder, Sisyphus.

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Still working at 77. On my own, but happy with my progress

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Go freelance

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Have cake! Go freelance when you quit/get laid off and make $$ while continuing your career

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That was 6 years ago for me. I’m still full time, but realize it could end any day. I think remote has helped the older crowd. Working online as opposed to being in an office everyday, where the ageist ones would find your near death age more palpable. I am always working on my plan B which involves renting out a house I have paid for and maybe a couple small cabins. I’ve saved fairly smartly. But not enough to just coast. Moving to a less expensive country is a possible plan too. But I’ll keep chasing jobs til they all say no.

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Hope to shit you still look 35

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Pharma!!

Depends on how much money you’ve saved/invested.

According to this industry, die

Become a cam model.

Uber driver

Home Depot cashier. Cha ching!

Hot dog cart.

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