[Zeke]

I would have liked to keep working. I had the antiques repair business for 10 year from 70 to 80 but they are so slow that they are living on inventory and not buying unless it's too good to pass up. That's one reason things are so hard to sell.

At 80 no one will even consider even for consulting. I know more about older houses than 10 young so called contractors. I could save my fees just preventing mistakes and have done so many times prior to 2017, my last construction gig.

On my city block about half the residents go to work. A few work at home. To be fair I'd say a 4th are retired. Professionals seem to be doing better as in at least 7 years of education; masters and beyond.

Now I offer light machining, prototyping and light fabrication including welding. Some seem to think old cats can do stuff like that. It's a general myth that I can exploit. Old guys used to repair things but most are throw aways now. So that's all but dead.

The question should be are you gainfully employed and want to be? I know enough people that are slacking and living off others. I know many that are underemployed. They also can fit into the previous category.

So at my age I should be well and truly retired, but I answered no.