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I worked in an underground coal mine for 31 years. Took my pension and semi-retired (I do carpentry jobs sometimes if I feel like it) at age 51 ten years ago. Coal miners are not dumb guys with picks and shovels. It's rough and dangerous, but it is mostly highly skilled jobs operating heavy machinery. I was good at it and am proud of it. No way I could ever work in an office, sit at a desk. Unfortunately looks like I will eventually be cheated out of the pension and medical care I was promised. Not promised - a signed contract! Probably have to sell off my collection.