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3. I am so sorry TexasBushwhacker. Could you apply for SS? My neighbor took an early retirement on May

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Sat May 6, 2023, 05:53 PM

May 2023

!st He is 62. I wish you all the luck in the world my friend. Is it possible to set up your own business?

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UPDATE - The good news is I no longer have to listen to the political and religious rants [View all] TexasBushwhacker May 2023 OP

" If something doesn't change, fast, I'll be looking for another job after April 18th." BlueWaveNeverEnd May 2023 #1

But something DID change. They hired an admin after dragging TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #4

I'm sorry. Diamond_Dog May 2023 #2

With it being such a small company, they don't offer health insurance TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #5

With your tax experience, could you wnylib May 2023 #15

I have to pass my Enrolled Agent exams first TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #19

My brother was very good at math since high school and wnylib May 2023 #21

I am so sorry TexasBushwhacker. Could you apply for SS? My neighbor took an early retirement on May debm55 May 2023 #3

I had really wanted to work until I am 70 TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #6

Is there a way you work from home and maybe start your business? And not have to take crap from any debm55 May 2023 #7

Honestly, I prefer to go into the office at least part of the time TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #9

I'm sorry! I hope you can go back in a year and thank him for letting you go, since you found a much Karadeniz May 2023 #8

At least this way can't you collect unemployment? Fla Dem May 2023 #10

Oh yeah. I'll get UI TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #12

You didn't lose anything by not getting that job. wnylib May 2023 #18

One thing I've found is that accountants don't necessarily know much TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #23

I don't know if this helps, but I started a new job (techie) at 62, retired at 68, and then erronis May 2023 #11

There are plenty of bookkeeper jobs TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #13

Good idea. Get your EA and go where you're appreciated. nt SunSeeker May 2023 #17

I wish the best to you! Hope22 May 2023 #14

He did you a favor. They were making you miserable. That was not good for your health. nt SunSeeker May 2023 #16

Good luck to you. With your experience, I wouldn't think you will have any trouble finding LoisB May 2023 #20

Here's cheer for you from the stands! DFW May 2023 #22

Wish I had good news. My wife and I are comfortable because of fortunate circumstances ... marble falls May 2023 #24

I'm sorry this happened to you. I'm in your age range. area51 May 2023 #25

"Nobody wants to work anymore" unjustly leaves out SleeplessinSoCal May 2023 #26

Wishing you well. Keep us informed. Joinfortmill May 2023 #27

Yea, indeed, dear TexasBushwhacker. calimary May 2023 #29

Your remark about having time to study for EA exam speaks loudly. TdeV May 2023 #28

Can you consider opening your own practice ? drray23 May 2023 #30

Good luck TBw and with that EA exam too. yonder May 2023 #31

That sucks. Overworked and under-appreciated. Laffy Kat May 2023 #32

I GOT A JOB!!!! TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #33

Hooray!!!!! Nittersing May 2023 #35

Good for you!! Congratulations. Enjoy your 2 weeks off! You earned them. Fla Dem May 2023 #34

Nobody wants to work any more Hermit-The-Prog May 2023 #36

That's hilarious! I had never heard the expression until recently TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #37

Hoping it's a fun place for you Hermit-The-Prog May 2023 #38