Retirement Dreams Fade as Boomer Faces Job Hunt in Panama

Patty Blue Hayes, a 60-year-old retiree, moved from California to Panama to reduce living costs but is struggling to find remote work after losing her main income source. Despite side hustles like Airbnb and YouTube, she has accumulated $13,000 in debt and plans to start Social Security at 62. Hayes faces challenges in her job search due to high demand for remote roles, lack of Spanish fluency, and limited networking. She remains optimistic about improving her financial situation through growing her YouTube channel and self-publishing.