Is there anyone like me who is in their late 50s and not even close to retiring? I feel alone!

13 Comments

1. AnonymousOctober 25,2025 at 6:34PM UTC

   I'm in my early 60's and there's no way I can retire - maybe ever.... inflation keeps driving up the cost of things, taxes (property taxes especially, where I live) do nothing but go up, and the money I've saved is at the mercy of the market. I'm saving as much as I can, but expect a long life expectancy, considering family genetics. It's very frustrating. Especially because I do not particularly like the company I'm working for... I stick it out because the job market is so bad, and the one positive about this company is that I can work from anywhere. It's pretty depressing though.

2. AnonymousOctober 25,2025 at 7:05PM UTC

   Most people I know are working well into their 60s and 70s. At your age I was making sure I was prepared financially for retirement but had no interest in retiring that young. Now in my late 60s I’m seriously considering it because I’m kind of tired of the grind.

3. AnonymousOctober 25,2025 at 10:11PM UTC

   I am 73 and still working (more out of necessity than anything else (I was a legal Secretary for 20 years but did not plan well-let this be a warning, plan for retirement!!)). But I love my job where I am now and planning working a long time). Plus I sort of have the best of both worlds - working part time and also having time to spend doing other things.

4. Bridget HarringtonOctober 26,2025 at 4:05AM UTC

   Me! I'm 57 and have zero intention of retiring. I like working.

5. Elizabeth Stiles WestOctober 26,2025 at 12:18PM UTC

   I'm 58 and right there with you. I am not planning to retire in the foreseeable future. I need the money, and I also actually enjoy my job (at least most days)!

6. AnonymousOctober 26,2025 at 12:35PM UTC

   Me, I’m 59 and was planning to work until 67/70! I loved my job until I was furloughed!☹️

7. AnonymousOctober 27,2025 at 1:57PM UTC

   I'm 58 and still going strong.

8. AnonymousOctober 27,2025 at 3:11PM UTC

   I am a few months from 62 and no stopping yet. While I may want to change where I work (commute is getting to me) - I will always be doing something...

9. AnonymousOctober 29,2025 at 11:32AM UTC

   I'm 69 and shifted to fully remote contracting about 5 years ago. I work part-time and from wherever I want. So I'll be working a couple more years. I'm healthy and love the freedom.

10. Paulla Fetzek, MSEdOctober 29,2025 at 1:06PM UTC

    You're not alone. I'm the same. My retirement isn't where I want it to be and with SS requirements, I have to work until at least 67. I plan to work as long as I'm able, though I hope to retire from my current job (I'll have been here over 30 years at that point) and then teach full time.

11. AnonymousOctober 30,2025 at 12:49PM UTC

    I could retire but I don't want to! I really enjoy the challenges and ops.

12. Star7February 11,2026 at 4:22PM UTC

    I have a spouse who took the Fed out option, a son who quit his job (he claims he has enough to live on for awhile), and a Vet son with medical, working, struggling with health. I feel so much financial weight. I have some funds, and retirement funds in the sidelines, but with inflation, and life just happening, . . . you can be broke in a snap. then personal relationship has been an on going struggle...leave/stay? wow, I never imagined my life like this, but am self reflecting and I guess some things are like they are because of choices made, and not taking action because so beat down. thanks.

13. Star7April 17,2026 at 3:04AM UTC

    Yes. Plus I have to make up lost time as a mil spouse for 20. Now oldest Vet we have been helping out, and is experiencing health problems. I do believe I will be looking into higher salary and leaving ungrateful job if I can. Plus extra long commute.