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Grasswire2

(13,739 posts) Fri Oct 4, 2024, 01:14 PM Oct 4

Is a retiree properly called a "slacker" by younger family [View all]

Scenario:;

An 82 yr old woman of my acquaintance

Mother of four children and ten grandchildren.

One of her children has disabilities, sheltered for 54 years.

45 yr history of paid labor in her career.

Has helped her adult children in many many ways over the years.

Yesterday, she was called a "slacker all her life:" by one of the sons.

LOLOL.

What do you think of that??

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Is a retiree properly called a "slacker" by younger family [View all] Grasswire2 Oct 4 OP

'one of the sons' is a mean, greedy fool. elleng Oct 4 #1

She should change her will immediately Ocelot II Oct 4 #2

That was my first thought. rsdsharp Oct 4 #11

That was my first thought. Cut the fucker out of her will! SheltieLover Oct 5 #17

Another slacker here.. Permanut Oct 4 #3

A 45-year work history can't really be slacking, even if there are gaps in it. nt Shermann Oct 4 #4

also ignored is the fact that "woman's work" of mothering and making a home is work. Grasswire2 Oct 4 #5

The other 3 children should knock the shit out of him. NoMoreRepugs Oct 4 #6

Maybe. marble falls Oct 4 #7

I retired after 30+ years of work including 4 years of military service and usonian Oct 4 #8

I think i'd take him out of the will. viva la Oct 4 #9

Disgusting. What goddmn nerve. Joinfortmill Oct 4 #10

Son may be in their late 50s or 60s, and just wanting for Mom to pass away so that son can get any of the SWBTATTReg Oct 4 #12

Son is 46 Grasswire2 Oct 4 #13

Mom needs to smack son, and then disinherit him. And tell the others it's a warning ms liberty Oct 4 #14

Kids are nasty and entitled when it comes to money... FirstLight Oct 5 #15

Good for you! SheltieLover Oct 5 #18

I think she should cut him out of her will. SheltieLover Oct 5 #16

That's what Last Testaments are for. Turbineguy Oct 5 #19