We DO have a choice how we look at and adapt to whatever situation we end up in. I mean, it is a lot better to acknowledge the things that are still good and purposely do other things that make us happy, otherwise, we could be sad and mad and depressed while STILL having to work ! Ew... that sounds terrible ! LOL
The good thing is, that I have no debt at this age and right now I have much more money coming in than ever before, so for a few years, I have been able to put quite a bit more money back than ever before. I save a lot (for me) and I spend some extra on myself and those I love and sometimes those I don't know, so it's not as horrible as it could be.
Oh... and the age increase for benefits, that totally stinks ! Most of my life, 65 was considered the cutting off point, but just a few years back, all of the sudden I had to be 66 and a half to qualify instead. My younger brother is 2 years behind me and it seems for each year, it rises 1 month as he will be eligible at 66 and 8 months.
I couldn't help wondering one time how many people will die in that time difference, so some of the benefits won't have to be paid out. What a terrible thing to do to the older folks.
Anyway.... it's never ending crap on things like that... right ?? 😂
Do debt is huge. So many will not be able to say that from here on I think and many have only themselves and their need for more to blame.
Here, pension ages (for me) is 67 and 9 months based on my year of birth...so shit. Not that the pension would sustain my standard of living anyway. it'll lift even higher in years to come for people younger than I. Trouble is on the horizon for so many people considering their debt and lack of planning.
There's always complexity and turmoil right? (Sigh)