Showing up to a job through the pandemic has taught me life lessons about the nature of work.
Sadly emotional labor is often relegated to women. Working in a “pink ghetto” you’re often not paid what you’re worth.
What I’ve learned is that starting to fund a retirement account as early as possible–ideally by the time you turn 25–is the difference.
This is the difference between retiring when you’re 65 with a wad or cash. Or having to wait tables when you should be winding down all paid work.
The goal should be to be able to retire by the time you’re 65. The current age to take your SSA retirement benefit checks is 67. Signing up at 62 for this monthly check you will receive a reduced SSA income.
Watch out for a cheery letter from the CEO or President or Executive Director praising you for your hard work and dedication at the job through the pandemic.
Where is the hardship pay you might ask when you read this flowery email?
Part of being tied to our jobs is the result of engaging in consumer culture. Books have been written about this extensively.
While I don’t drink tea I intend to heat up hot chocolate in the winter.
Little things can perk us up and give us pep when we come home from the daily grind.
I intend to write more in the future about having gratitude in the face of working at a grueling job.
Coming up insight into how doing spring cleaning in January can help us beat the winter blues and blahs.
Letting go of the things that no longer serve a purpose in our lives is the start to setting our intention for the New Year.
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