I really don't like to see older people 70 plus still working, it's one of my pet peeves and it means they have no life or lonely

As many of you know I have been doing boxing training lately in Australia,and quite enjoyed it until I was punched in the nose by the 78yo Scottish trainer

He turns up this morning to replace friendly Derrick which I later found out was his son

As soon as I entered the training hall I noticed a elderly man albeit fit looking standing up the front with "trainer" written on his singlet

I walked up to introduce myself and I immediately asked him his age

He said I'm Dericks father ( our normal trainer) and I'm 78yo

78 !!!! I said shocked

He looked at me and nodded with a big smile almost like he thought I was going to say you don't look 78 !

But I didn't !

I had a quiet whisper word in his ear

" you really shouldn't be working at your age old man " I whispered in his ear , "don't you think your too old , and in another 5 years or so........you won't be...

He looked back at me shocked and cut me off talking

Immediately he changed from being

nice to rude

" Get over there with the others " ,he said sternly pointing to the boxing group

I felt good that I had told him what was on my mind rather than hold it in

When our class started he picked me to demonstrate the right hand and punched me in the nose " Get your guard up Lassie he shouted before punching me in the nose in front of the whole class

The first hit to the nose was not too bad and my eyes watered and everyone was so nice except this horrible old man

Get ya guard up LASSIE !!

he kept saying as he demonstrated the left jab and punched me again in the nose and this time I felt it hurt

Some of the group were shocked , I immediately felt like I was going to cry and a woman in the group hugged me

She said it's not bleeding

Meanwhile this barbaric old man who kept calling me LASSIE , I said it's GEORGE not Lassie after a dog on TV, what does Lassie have to do with me the senile old man forgot my name !!!!

I left immediately and I won't be back ,my nose is hurt I can hardly breathe , and nearly called a ambulance.

I may have brain damage caused by this senile Oldman

Why are these old people in jobs past 70?

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by georgegeorgia

I give you a 1 out of 5 starts for this story.

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Kind of hard to tell someone what they should do if never asked for an opinion. I worked until 69 because I enjoyed the work. Perhaps he enjoys beating up opinionated people. Who knows? 🤔

no matter monkey or old man seems you love gettin beaten around the ring.

10 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Why are these old people in jobs past 70?

If you have a job you like, no reason to stop

Self sabotaging compulsive behavior has some ending up down for the count, or worse. Many people like to work until they're told not to. Never underestimate older men who have worked out all their lives. Okay Lassie?

18 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

I really don't like to see older people 70 plus still working, it's one of my pet peeves and it means they have no life or lonely

As many of you know I have been doing boxing training lately in Australia,and quite enjoyed it until I was punched in the nose by the 78yo Scottish trainer

He turns up this morning to replace friendly Derrick which I later found out was his son

As soon as I entered the training hall I noticed a elderly man albeit fit looking standing up the front with "trainer" written on his singlet

I walked up to introduce myself and I immediately asked him his age

He said I'm Dericks father ( our normal trainer) and I'm 78yo

78 !!!! I said shocked

He looked at me and nodded with a big smile almost like he thought I was going to say you don't look 78 !

But I didn't !

I had a quiet whisper word in his ear

" you really shouldn't be working at your age old man " I whispered in his ear , "don't you think your too old , and in another 5 years or so........you won't be...

He looked back at me shocked and cut me off talking

Immediately he changed from being

nice to rude

" Get over there with the others " ,he said sternly pointing to the boxing group

I felt good that I had told him what was on my mind rather than hold it in

When our class started he picked me to demonstrate the right hand and punched me in the nose " Get your guard up Lassie he shouted before punching me in the nose in front of the whole class

The first hit to the nose was not too bad and my eyes watered and everyone was so nice except this horrible old man

Get ya guard up LASSIE !!

he kept saying as he demonstrated the left jab and punched me again in the nose and this time I felt it hurt

Some of the group were shocked , I immediately felt like I was going to cry and a woman in the group hugged me

She said it's not bleeding

Meanwhile this barbaric old man who kept calling me LASSIE , I said it's GEORGE not Lassie after a dog on TV, what does Lassie have to do with me the senile old man forgot my name !!!!

I left immediately and I won't be back ,my nose is hurt I can hardly breathe , and nearly called a ambulance.

I may have brain damage caused by this senile Oldman

Why are these old people in jobs past 70?

78yos who dont work are bored.

If doing boxing training you should expect to get hit, that is the whole point of boxing.

The result in this case... Trainer 1 Moppet 0

5 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

78yos who dont work are bored.

Get hobbies, focus on your health/exercise , travel ... tons of movies to watch and books to read ..

If you're Steven Spielberg, keep working.

Edited 49 minutes ago49 min by save the frogs

25 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

I may have brain damage caused by this senile Oldman

but you already have a broken nose from a previous fight, right?

1 minute ago, save the frogs said:

Get hobbies, focus on your health/exercise , travel ... tons of movies to watch and books to read ..

If you're Steven Spielberg, keep working.

Books and movies are good for 12 months. Travel is good but you need to be fit. So work is good as it gives you routine.

Buddy Guy 89yo still singing the blues!

7 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

78yos who dont work are bored.

OK not 78 but...

Boozy lunch with mates 3 times a week. Evening drinks with mates once a week. So that's 4 days on the piss. Motorbike ride and lunch once a week.

But yes I'd rather be using other peoples money to fix problems and as a bonus getting paid to do it.

35 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

I really don't like to see older people 70 plus still working, it's one of my pet peeves and it means they have no life or lonely

This is called ageism. If a person wants to work and can still do the job why should age matter? Nothing to do with having no life or being lonely.

I want to run the Samui marathon when I'm 78.

33 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

but you already have a broken nose from a previous fight, right?

33 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

I may have brain damage caused by this senile Oldman

How would we know the difference?

32 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Buddy Guy 89yo still singing the blues!

elmore james passed on ,shame ,dust my blues

Georgenta, sister, oh my, I am absolutely appalled.

You turn up to a boxing gym with fresh nail polish.

Walk straight up to the 78 year old trainer.

Inform him he is too old to be working.

Suggest he may not have many years left.

Whisper it directly into his ear.

Then somehow seem surprised when the relationship deteriorates.

Shocking behaviour from the old chap, innit.

The next thing you know he is demonstrating boxing at a boxing class.

Nobody could have ever predicted this outcome.

And calling you Lassie as well.

Frankly I think that is where he crossed the red line.

The repeated punches to the nose while demonstrating punches to the nose must have been especially upsetting to you, darl.

I am pleased the woman hugged you afterwards when you began whimpering.

That sort of emotional support is critical following a near fatal boxing demonstration incident.

The good news is there is a simple way to determine whether brain damage occurred.

Compare your future forum posts to your previous forum posts.

If there is no noticeable change then the doctors can probably rule it out.

I would however keep an eye on any repeated symptoms.

Crying.

Emotional distress.

Starting unusual surveys.

Asking strangers personal questions.

Compiling statistics nobody requested.

Those would all be worrying signs.

Most importantly, please do not let this discourage you from your own retirement plans.

You have spent years explaining that people over 70 should stop working immediately.

It would be a tragedy if, after all this, you ended up as an 80 year old floor mop consultant still collecting toothpaste data and counting dental clinics with the word Smile in the name.

Get well soon, girlfriend.

And remember.

If you attend a boxing gym again always wear clean underwear in case you have ann accident and if you insult the trainer, be mindful of the left hook coming your way, Lassie.

5 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said:

elmore james passed on ,shame ,dust my blues

Dust my Broom. One of the best.