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A_Woman_from_MI

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5. It definitely hits a button for me

Reply to Bettie (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 03:50 PM

Apr 13

I see so many women my age and older doing the low paying jobs I used to do as a teen. While I'm sure there is a subset that wants to work, I think the vast majority have no choice. I find it morally reprehensible. Not to mention the elusive dream of retiring myself someday...

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Who thought "DoorDash Grandma" was a PR positive? [View all] A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 OP

Know what would have helped her more? Bettie Apr 13 #1

It definitely hits a button for me A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #5

I've noticed lately at the grocery store the average age of the cashiers and baggers looks to be about 70. Vinca Apr 13 #6

I'm 74 and just retired from working for a grocery store Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #9

Well, that sheds a different light, to be sure A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #11

Lol Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #15

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to give the impression I thought working at a grocery store was low paying. I was trying to Vinca Apr 13 #18

No you didn't. I just wanted to explain my answer to you Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #21

Nah, that is just for advanced countries that can afford it. Like Mexico and Canada and Greenland. Midnight Writer Apr 13 #7

+1 leftstreet Apr 13 #12

She is a GOP plant. She spoke at a GOP hearing last year extolling the merits of the "No Tax On Tips... winstars Apr 14 #28

Look at those giant bags of saturated fat being received by a giant bag of saturated fat. jls4561 Apr 13 #2

People before profits health care would have done it too. Maybe even a living wage. Solly Mack Apr 13 #3

Agree 100 % Door dash pays very little Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #19

A pity you don't live in a civilized country, Sharon. paleotn Apr 13 #4

Standard deduction? multigraincracker Apr 14 #29

WHAT on Earth?!?! NCDem47 Apr 13 #8

NOPE. If we were a decent country, grandma wouldn't have to work.. CousinIT Apr 13 #10

Oh My God, she should be with her husband, NOW! Zackzzzz Apr 13 #13

All it shows is our cruel healthcare system Ritabert Apr 13 #14

The gig economy Johnny2X2X Apr 13 #16

Heartbreaking A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #17

He is bringing jobs back. Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #22

Y'all this was totally staged. She's from Arkansas. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 13 #20

I agree Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #23

Yes, understood A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #24

I saw on Reddit a screenshot of her speaking at a GOP event in Nevada. RockRaven Apr 13 #26

How's she liking the $4/gal gas then? NickB79 Apr 13 #25

look bob4460 Apr 14 #27

And screams Fake News all the time. multigraincracker Apr 14 #30

yup! here you go! Takket Apr 14 #31

Sort of reminds me Mad_Machine76 Apr 14 #32