# Why Aren't People Working? (Personal anecdotes only)

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> [@Sam\_Stone](#):
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> I’m retired.

You mean you’re unemployed correct?

> [@Sam\_Stone](#):
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> Also not included in the unemployment figures are the recently retired

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