tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post8846379678754359650..comments2024-02-17T11:07:06.232-05:00Comments on Michael James on Money: Short Takes: 1000-Foot View of COVID-19, Buying Low, and moreMichael Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-67881648715751070612020-04-12T15:01:51.631-04:002020-04-12T15:01:51.631-04:00Robb: My perception of changing occupations has c...Robb: My perception of changing occupations has certainly changed over the years. As a young engineer, I was happy with my pay, but I could have switched to dozens of other occupations that would have paid at least half as much. By the time I retired, I'm not sure I could have found something that would have paid 20% as much, at least not without time and significant effort. This is partly a function of age, but mainly much higher pay.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-51270469503234790032020-04-12T12:15:05.112-04:002020-04-12T12:15:05.112-04:00Yes, privilege of health, privilege of your skills...Yes, privilege of health, privilege of your skills still being in demand and therefore your employer (or any employer) wanting you to continue your career.Robb Engenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407037246871878906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-61290479038433169102020-04-10T15:03:48.545-04:002020-04-10T15:03:48.545-04:00Hi Robb, In my own case, I had to think carefully ...Hi Robb, In my own case, I had to think carefully about leaving a job that paid many times what I could ever hope to make after my skills erode from age or not being up on recent developments. I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "privilege" here. Maybe the privilege of health, etc.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-29826037352651629002020-04-10T14:57:50.932-04:002020-04-10T14:57:50.932-04:00Hi Michael, thanks for the link. Great point about...Hi Michael, thanks for the link. Great point about not counting on part-time work being available (or taking your health for granted). Gail Bebee made the same observation in the comments. There's obviously a certain privilege to recognize when deciding to postpone retirement that I should have noted in the article. <br /><br />Enjoy your weekend!Robb Engenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407037246871878906noreply@blogger.com