Are you enrolled in your jobs 401k program?

My 401K investments more than made up for the pension I lost when my company went bankrupt.
Make sure your investment is managed by a firm outside of your company like Fidelity, Voya or such. Other than that a Roth IRA would be your next option.

I was,.. and yes you need to sign up the second you are eligible, put in as much as you can afford to because most 401k plans match up to a certain percent you put in.... my place i worked was 6% match... so it free money

10% matching where I work. Maxed it out fast. It's like free money but you have to be vested first.

minimum put in enough to get the full amount of any employee matching.and then put in more if you can

I highly recommend it. You’re young. It will add up fast !!!!!

Always a good idea

No. I have a pension,

Yes... my company matches up to 4%... as long as you contribute 4%. I contribute 14%

Although I have many of my own investments as well

Yes

Yes I am.
It is somewhat of a scam to prop up the government and the stockmarket but since 99% of jobs no longer offer true retirement you need to invest as soon as you can especially if your employer matches your contribution.