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Marthe48

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24. Congratulations! But, Nature abhors a vacuum

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 08:07 PM

Jul 2025

As soon as the universe knows you have any free time, you'll get offers to fill it up

I'm on my 3rd retirement. I'm sure I'll be onto something else.

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Well, I crossed the Rubicon today [View all] Aviation Pro Jul 2025 OP

Me too, but we're all "Herberts" as seen on Star Trek... wcmagumba Jul 2025 #1

Damn that's a blast from the past Aviation Pro Jul 2025 #10

I have often thought of Trump popsdenver Jul 2025 #46

The Establishment has alsways been Herberts. I'm part of no Establishment. rickyhall Jul 2025 #58

Congratulations! LoisB Jul 2025 #2

Thank you Aviation Pro Jul 2025 #9

Ya Fuckin worthless Bum BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #3

Thanks BOSS Aviation Pro Jul 2025 #8

Now get out there and harvest some crops! tanyev Jul 2025 #4

Hee hee hee. That's what TSF envisions for us all after our first career. brush Jul 2025 #6

I'm pretty sure he doesn't know his ass from a hole-in-the-ground... BurnDoubt Jul 2025 #14

Think I'll stick around in my chosen profession for a bit before I have to hit the fields Aviation Pro Jul 2025 #7

Congrats malaise Jul 2025 #5

I was just put on disability in May so not only am I a worthless eater, I'm a worthless driver Cheezoholic Jul 2025 #11

Oh great. another one complicit in a big Ponzi Scheme. Marie Marie Jul 2025 #12

You and your employers invested it. Delmette2.0 Jul 2025 #38

Hey, I've been a freeloader for 14 years.. Permanut Jul 2025 #13

I Am Too MissouriDem47 Jul 2025 #49

may I ask how long ago you applied Skittles Jul 2025 #15

First available month, March Aviation Pro Jul 2025 #16

OK great, thanks Skittles Jul 2025 #18

Pretty much. A long-in-the-tooth taker. rubbersole Jul 2025 #17

I'll see your useless eater and raise you Warpy Jul 2025 #19

Good analysis! electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #31

Wellll Katcat Jul 2025 #20

Damn young 'uns. If it weren't for you people claiming the money at your age, us elderly folk Wonder Why Jul 2025 #21

Congrats!! 2naSalit Jul 2025 #22

At least it's not the Styx😂 TexLaProgressive Jul 2025 #23

Hah! - was going to say, Beware the Ides of March UTUSN Jul 2025 #64

Congratulations! But, Nature abhors a vacuum Marthe48 Jul 2025 #24

Not retired yet Aviation Pro Jul 2025 #28

Great way to fool Mother Nature! Marthe48 Jul 2025 #47

I'm on about my eighth. tavernier Jul 2025 #39

You are a bloated tick on the ass of society Stinky The Clown Jul 2025 #25

Congratulations! You earned it surfered Jul 2025 #26

Welcome to the club misanthrope Jul 2025 #27

Congratulations ol Bean.. welcome to Cha Jul 2025 #29

You'll get everything you pai into in about 7 years. underpants Jul 2025 #30

Congrats! electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #32

ive been drwing ss along w ss i for a while now . AllaN01Bear Jul 2025 #33

Welcome orangecrush Jul 2025 #34

It's a nice feeling! COL Mustard Jul 2025 #35

Finally broke into your savings account, eh? Think. Again. Jul 2025 #36

i heard there's some farm jobs that need fillin'. ret5hd Jul 2025 #37

I have been worthless bum for 15 years. nt doc03 Jul 2025 #40

AKA: czarjak Jul 2025 #41

What this country needs BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #42

I'm trying to remember how to say that Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #43

Congrats from another useless eater. GoodRaisin Jul 2025 #44

Gonna Be Me Next Month WiVoter Jul 2025 #45

Thirteen months until I join you. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #48

About a month to go for me LSparkle Jul 2025 #50

I actually retired 3 years ago, and I've been on Medicare for 3 years. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #62

Iʻd be really interested to know how you figured out whether to retire when you are able or when the payout is highest. mahina Jul 2025 #51

I took the amount I would begin to receive at full retirement (66 years 8 months) Aviation Pro Jul 2025 #59

Your deserve your social security.............welcome to the useless eater's club............. turbinetree Jul 2025 #52

You're only getting back what they've taken FROM you. The ones REALLY on the take B.See Jul 2025 #53

Well, then in that case, good luck taking Rome. Xavier Breath Jul 2025 #54

Today, I found $1250.01 gone from my savings account, the entire balance, Jack Valentino Jul 2025 #55

Been there for almost a year now. lees1975 Jul 2025 #56

Welcome to the club! lark Jul 2025 #57

Welcome!! mountain grammy Jul 2025 #60

My husband retired this month and next month we start medicste and he is starting his social security. kimbutgar Jul 2025 #61

May you be blessed to homegirl Jul 2025 #63

Welcome to the club Faux pas Jul 2025 #65

Welcome. traveler50 Jul 2025 #66

Congrats! No, it makes you someone who's earned it. calimary Jul 2025 #67