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Interesting story on NBC yesterday. Although I can't see myself working at 93 (much less doing a job like riveting bolts on aircraft) I'm impressed by how energetic and alive this woman is. Amazing to think she's 93 and has been doing this job since 1942.
And, kudos to Boeing, who has allowed her to keep her job. Too many companies are pushing employees out the door after 55 these days--whether they wanted to retire or not.
This reminds me of my uncle who passed away a couple of years ago at the age of 93. He started working for Boeing a week after Pearl Harbor got bombed. Retired after 40 years, but then went back to work for them part time for a few more years.
I saw that on the news last night and was so impressed. I figured it was going to be a puff piece with her visiting her old job. She is so active and alive, it was great to see. You can still see the young gal who posed for the poster in her.
Interesting story on NBC yesterday. Although I can't see myself working at 93 (much less doing a job like riveting bolts on aircraft) I'm impressed by how energetic and alive this woman is. Amazing to think she's 93 and has been doing this job since 1942.
And, kudos to Boeing, who has allowed her to keep her job. Too many companies are pushing employees out the door after 55 these days--whether they wanted to retire or not.
Boy, they'll pull any trick out of the bag to make people feel guilty about retiring.
I saw that on the news last night and was so impressed. I figured it was going to be a puff piece with her visiting her old job. She is so active and alive, it was great to see. You can still see the young gal who posed for the poster in her.
I was impressed she's making $40/hour too!
I seriously doubt if she can still give $40 an hour of productivity anymore !
I've speculated before that in recent years many articles and news bites are being used to influence people to work longer and not retire as early.
Now you have me rethinking how I feel about this piece on Rosie. Subliminal messages or just a sweet news story?
I absolutely agree it's subtle manipulation. If the government can keep us working until at least 70 and not take SS until then, the government is ahead, not us. (I do think there are a lot of benefits -- mental, emotional and even physical -- re working until 70. But I don't think anyone should HAVE to.)
Plus, no one wants to admit they are old. While there are people like Rosie, they are very rare. I think people like Rosie also have great genes.
The majority of us on the retirement board, who are 63 and over today, are going to be dead before we're 85, let alone 90. Those of us who reach 85 -- more than half will need assistance with normal daily activities, like just getting dressed. Almost everyone at that age will need help with housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping.
Let no one make us feel guilty because we're enjoying our retirement and not working.
I question the part about her saying she has the most seniority and thus she would be the last one to leave.
I am a former proud union member and union president of our local, but I can assure you hiding behind seniority when you no longer are able to be productive for an 8 hour shift would get you canned.
I seriously doubt ANY person over 90 can still be productive holding down a physical labor job.
It is my opinion Boeing is keeping her for publicity and scared of her filing an age discrimination suit.
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Those of us who reach 85 -- more than half will need assistance with normal daily activities, like just getting dressed. Almost everyone at that age will need help with housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping. 
