If you lost your job, how would you support yourself?
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Challenge Super Fans: The Name Bananas?
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Anyone in the GO GO stage (before having to Go Slow)?
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When do you have to officially be back on campus for fall semester?
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Collect Calls: Remember Them?
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Do kids still use a thermoses? Did you use one?
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Raises for 2025-2026?
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Retirement Notice Timeframe?
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Siblings and Aging: Plans? Tips?
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Upon retiring, any unexpected expenses?
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I'd like to hear from those of you who do not work AT ALL.
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When did you SERIOUSLY start paying attention to retirement planning?
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As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
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What jobs existed while we were growing up that you don't see anymore?
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Community College (CC) Unstructors: Did Your Children Attend Your CC?
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9 Month Faculty - Summer Plans?
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When are you done for the spring semester? How are you holding up?
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Update: Limestone University is closing immediately
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Anyone retiring at the end of this spring term, or end of summer?
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Limestone University in Trouble?
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Do you (still or now) have a home office?
Table talk for those already are, or soon to be, a Traditionally retired at age 59+ retiree. Imagine gathering around a table, with favorite drink in hand and talking with older acquaintances/ friends. We will share our challenges, talk about life & family, discuss the money, and more. No: nsfw, Politics, etc. to keep our blood pressure down :-) See the rules. MUST JOIN to comment/ post. **You traditionally retired at 59+ years old Or are retiring, soon, at 59+**. USA focused but all welcome.
Now, on the other end, this semester has provided some positives
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What will Gen X retirement look like, as a whole?
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