I worked hard the last 24 years at a job which included a pension and retiree healthcare for life. We worked for less wages than other companies, which our company acknowledged, but always pointed to the pension and healthcare. 2 years before I retired my company was purchased and the first thing they did was freeze the pension and the second was to fire 8% of the workforce. On the 3 round of layoffs they offered me a package to leave. So I retired 6 months earlier than expected but saved a coworker's job.

Good thing I saved all my extra money in a 401K and a mutual fund so when I retired I had 7 figures in my bank account/401K and no debt. Now I "make" 80% of my former salary....

I am responsible and I am center Left so I most often vote Democrat!