My Career Is About to Be Cut Short. I Know Exactly Who to Blame.

Pay Dirt is Slate's money advice column. Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. I just turned 54, married, no children. Two decades ago, I took my liberal arts degree(s) and got an entry-level job at a solid healthcare company and have moved up to the point where I think I've reached my max potential. I am punching above my weight in my current role.