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Yeah, you're right - semantics! Sometimes it all feels the same.

In my state California, getting fired may mean no monthly unemployment insurance checks verses if, you have been laid-off you fully qualify for unemployment checks (smile ... smile).

That makes me too nervous! Gotta have something in reserve for when I can't work anymore.

​@@MsGenXodus Are you working now? That was my point. There is no sense in having your money held hostage based on your current situation.

If, you do not have a pension, please try not to pull any money out of an IRA, 401(k), or Annuity. Because, you will be in retirement within 10-years or less (smile ... smile).

​@@transitengineer That's right. Keep your money tied up while you suffer for the next 10 years. Take one for the team.

I thought that was pretty weird, too. But then again, America has always been a youth-focused nation. Old habits die hard, I guess. Thanks for watching!

During my last time unemployed in my 40's, I only applied for government (Federal, State, County, and City) jobs. Afterward, my city job let me stay as long as, I wanted, provided me a pension, and retiree health care. So, I was able to retire on my own terms last year at age 63. (smile ... smile).

I really like your work situation. Not putting all your chickens in one basket is very smart! I do cherish those I've still got time with and miss those who have already passed, which by this age, is a lot of people. Thank you for your thoughtful comment!

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say!

You're in the home stretch! And, just because you retire from your main career, doesn't mean you can't have a 2nd act career (if you want). Or, I've know people who really get into their hobbies after retirement. I had a client a few years ago who wanted to move closer to the golf course so that he didn't have drive so far to get there, since he spent most of his days playing golf. He was definitely living the dream retirement! Thanks for watching!

Totally feel you! Job loss can suck big time. But we gotta keep our heads up and keep hustling! Thanks for the good vibes!

Haha! Must be the all the late night partying for years on end. You don't need sunscreen if you never actually see the sun, LOL!

Not having a partner and kids seems like the secret sauce.

Aw, shucks. Thanks for saying that!

It is definitely a whole new world of work out there. Feeling lost is probably part of the territory now.

@@MsGenXodus I'm in europe, it's not like the US, but still, could happen, to anyone...

As long as you have a real engineering B.S. degree or P.E. license in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, or Industrial Engineering (but not Computer Science/IT/or software coding), there are both private sector and public sector open jobs (smile ... smile).

@@RondasRandomThoughts my waistline will also benefit! 😂😂

@@zeheero that’s very nice of you to say! Thank you!

more like 25

@@xTrengo C´mon... 45

@@MM3OG Learn from our mistakes, please don’t repeat them. Of course, with the benefit of hindsight, you have a better shot at making better decisions.

@@MM3OG The “thriving” economy died in 1979, unfortunately. Gen X was 0-15 years old. By the time we hit the workforce, the boomers were in a death match on the corporate ladder. The young grads from the late 80’s-90’s were trapped in entry level jobs for over a decade. We never got a shot at the unprecedented economy. It leapfrogged over Gen X and blessed the millennials with tech bros millions.

@@MsGenXodus no that's not true miss at all I'm living proof of that. My mother is gen x she worked a regular job as a dispatcher for our local police department. She made i think between $10,000-$15,000 a year but she was able to buy our family home in 1998 for $30k at a decent fair condition no work needed. So no that thriving economy was still lasting up until gen x and then after the mid 2000's that's when it started declining. Remember my mom worked a low class job and still could buy a house, nowhere in today's society can a single mother of 2 work a low income job and still afford to buy an entire house on top of food/bills it's impossible right now. I appreciate your input but this is what I was talking about you're still saying you didn't live in a time when the economy was great and like I said I experienced it, my mother has the same thinking though to be fair lol.

@@MsGenXodus no ma'am the economy was not good for millennials and millennials were kids in the 90's-2010 when the age of technology was climbing, the people running the start of the tech age were gen x.

@@MM3OG Granted, Musk et al are at the top. I was thinking about the ordinary man trying to get ahead. A few people got wealthy before 2000, but the 08 GFC wiped out normal people’s retirement savings, unfortunately. Also, Gen X worked without bennies until 2014. Sure, government jobs and some big companies offered benefits, but the majority of employers in the 80’s-2014 did nothing for their workers. Everyone was “part time” at 39 hours a week to avoid having to provide insurance. Yes, there was about 5-10 percent of Gen X who did very well for themselves. We kinda hate those guys, though. 😂

It was all about how strong of alcohol could you buy for the least amount of money! Thanks for watching!

Me too! thanks for watching!

In the modern era, we all act like it's normal to have companies constantly trying to manipulate you into buying stuff you don't want to impress people you don't like. What a crazy world! Thanks for watching!

@@MsGenXodus Too Right!

@@MsGenXodus SO true every word every syllable. You are VERY easy to appreciate!

It's not so much my age, but my meds that are the issue. Hahaha! Thanks for watching!

@@xTrengo totally!

@@RondasRandomThoughts that’s so cool and timely! 😀

So true!

I think it’s the mystery since no one’s talking about Gen X. Well, Gen X is talking now! 🤩

"Come back here and fight, you PANSY!" 🤣

Gotta love the sarcasm!

I've worked a few places that managed to keep people around long term. IKEA had quite a few employees that had been there since the store opened 15 years ago. Most places have a high turnover simply because retail doesn't pay a living wage. Too bad, too. It'd be nice to talk to experienced sales people about purchases. Unfortunately, we're on our own to try to figure out if the item we're thinking about is a good fit for us or not. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing that memory! It’s amazing how those catalogs played such a big role in our childhood dreams and wish lists. Glad you came out unscathed!

No problem. JC Penny was 10 miles closer to parent's house. So my Mom shopped there a lot for a family of 9!

Totally get you! Those catalogs were the best! Just flipping through them made me feel like a kid again, dreaming of all the epic toys I'd ask for!

That's something young people will never experience. I know catalogs were wasteful of resources, but I do kind of miss getting a catalog in the mail, even if I'm going to order online, anyway. There's just something about being able to make notes directly on the pages that I miss.

@@MsGenXodus same.