nivek
As Above So Below
My own opinion, those changing fortunes should be his chief concern right now, not these "online stalkers" he obsesses over (although I am sure some of that is just a play for sympathy).
So far as I can see:
- He and his wife are not going to start getting higher Social Security checks.
- His podcasts are in decline. His begging drove off not one but two co-hosts, who were apparently the main draw to begin with. I would have to imagine any associated legitimate revenue is also declining.
- He seems to be driving less and less for Lyft and Uber and as he gets older I'd expect that trend to continue. (He could have more years at that than I imagine, assuming he can hang onto an adequate car.)
- Doesn't look like he's published anything for years and years, and I haven't seen or heard any indication he's working on anything else.
- There will always be new blood who might donate but as word spreads about him, the trickle could become a drip. I've already seen him lament he has "worn out his welcome" (after how many years??) with the folks he begs from.
It's not pleasant, it's not good, but it's just kind of reality for most of us as we age, our ability to earn money tends to decline. So much seems to be working against him at this point, and what he has been doing hadn't really worked well to this point anyway.
It is sad but you have made a very key point here, one that could be hard for anyone to face. I fully expect he will continue to blame everyone else and keep marching down the same road, quickening his pace if possible.
Well said, I couldn't agree more, as we get older the ability to make money declines unless something is planned early on...I feel sure Gene has more money stashed away than he let's on or claims and he uses his begging earnings first before tapping into his stash...I know of people like my uncle who is retired now and lives off his social security only, nothing else, he never saved a dime his whole life but he is doing OK living within his means...
In today's American economy there are no shortage of jobs, the economy is booming...I own 2 local businesses and got out of manufacturing 3 months ago only to have companies calling me daily wanting me to work for them...I went ahead and accepted one offer and started today as Plant Manager, it was hard to turn down the salary offered, I'm sitting in my office eating lunch and writing this lol..I'm saying this to show there is so much work available out there, but like Standingstones said, sounds like Gene is lazy and would rather beg, but 20 years ago better planning for his future he wouldn't have to do that, unless of course he has a gambling addiction or some other money spending addiction...If so he needs help, not money...
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