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Back to work: Recent retiree job hunting as pension, government benefits come up short

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Campbell Alexander isn't living the retirement he envisioned.

The Winnipeg man, who retired about two years ago, is applying for seasonal gigs as part of an effort to make up a $500-$600 monthly shortfall in the amount of money he says he and his wife need to live comfortably.

Alexander, 65, who just finished work for Elections Canada, doesn't have his next part-time gig lined up yet, so he's left with no choice but to cut his expenses.

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  • Date

    Oct 20, 2021

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    Austin Grabish

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