I worked for 35 years, but did a LOT of job-hopping in that time. Finally I became too disabled to work and went on SSDI in 2015. I can't even imagine going back to work at this stage of life---I'm pushing 60 and no one wants to hire older people, especially not in healthcare. I can't do manual labor because of my physical problems, and of course I can't take pressure and am forgetful so I'm unable to work as a nurse. It sucks, but it is what it is.