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[–] Xaphanos@lemmy.world 17 points 5 days ago

Old.

I'm over 60. Long career in IT. I'm eligible for a big stock bonus in 3 years. If I live that long, then I retire.

Married many years. Kid is 16. Own a house - can't really afford it. Suburban NYC area.

Dad died years ago. Mom is living with my sister. A nearby aunt is living alone and requires that I run her errands. My wife's aunt is in a nearby residential care.

My health isn't great. My wife recently beat cancer and had other surgeries. We do OK on our own. It would be nice if the kid would help more.

Overall, I've had a good life. Accomplished more that I would have expected. Did more good than bad. Had more good luck than I deserved. Good friends. No enemies.

Pretty boring. But happy with that.