I am 22 and living in a de facto retirement community. How I ended up here? I ask myself that everyday. I did very well in school and I even know what I want to do with my life (be a teacher). The problem is that there are not enough jobs. I recently graduated from a school in New England with a major in history, a minor in political science and I am licensed to teach Social Studies in grades 7-12. I moved back home after I graduated and I live in a house that is walking distance from my aunts and uncles who are all retired. They dine and do activities with each other every day. I have become the newest member of their little retirement community. I dine with them most evenings and the conversation often goes to subjects that I cannot relate to (i.e different heart medications). I am not trying to complain because my family is fun and entertaining. The only problem is that I do not really know anyone my own age here. My family moved after I graduated high school so all my friends do not live in the area. My only social outlet is with my relatives. This lifestyle has spurned me to try even harder to find a teaching job or anything that will get me out of my house and living somewhere else. I have applied for teaching jobs, paraprofessional jobs and recently am attempting to become a tour guide in a major city. I have not lost faith I will find a job and escape the retirement lifestyle.
- Turtle
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