Oh, does this post speak to me! At 59 years old, I am acutely aware of just how futile having a job is. All the work I'd done over the years for companies that are no longer in business, the blood, sweat and tears I'd shed for nothing more than food on the table and a roof over my head, the "corporate scars" from bullying bosses and coworkers who betray you; I could go on and on, but I, too, am holding on by a thread!

I have been laid off repeatedly in my career and am now working a temp position hoping it becomes permanent. There is little to do and I spend most of the day surfing my cell phone but having to put in my eight hours, all the while thinking about all the things I need to do at home and all the things I want to do which would actually enrich my life. It blows my mind that I'm looking for yet another job at this age, and with the economy and personal financial situation being what it is, retirement is out of the question and I will literally be working until I die. Which most days couldn't come soon enough as this world system that is deteriorating before our eyes depresses me terribly.

I, too, would not consider myself a lazy person and genuinely enjoy working, but HATE the politics and abuses of power found in a work environment. So envious of those who are retired, trust fund kids or the wealthy - how wonderful to be able to live life and not worry constantly about the next job!