Up until 2016, I had largely been a stay at home mother. Helping my then husband get his PhD, subsequent divorce (no alimony) and onto another live in stay at home situation. Basically I've supported two men with their careers. I entered the work force bottom of the rung, dealing with fast food, serving, retail etc. With a stroke of luck? I am now in the lower eschelons of the corporate world. I've always been optimistic, thinking things would just work out and get better and better. But after doing the math, here I am, at 44, a single parent with two children to raise and no family support. I just accepted the stark reality that I will never be able to retire. I can only imagine there's millions out there like me. It feels hopeless. I worked every bit as hard as anyone who is able to retire, I just don't have anything to show for it. I am thinking to go to a different country. I might qualify for an EU passport through family lineage. I just know that things as they are, will not allow me to retire. Does anyone have advice or perspective or just want to vent?