Category Archives: Working
Two Opinions About When to Leave the Workforce
Over the Hill at Work: Why Fifty May Be the New Seventy Should We Have to Work Until 70? These CEOs Say Yes What do you think? If you think that requiring seniors to work longer is the way to … Continue reading
“Too Young to Retire, Too Old to Start Over”
“The recession and its aftermath have hit older workers especially hard. People 55 to 64 — an age range when many start to dream of kicking back — are having a particularly hard time finding new jobs. For a vast … Continue reading
Why Bodybuilding at Age 93 Is a Great Idea!
“Charles Eugster may be 93, but he has no less spring in his step than he did as a young man. In this talk from TEDxZurich, he brings us a powerful statistic: 92% of Americans over the age of 65 … Continue reading
World’s Oldest Papergirl is 81
From BBC News: “At the age of 81 Joyce Pugh has been named the world’s oldest papergirl by the Guinness Book of World Records. She has clocked up 10,000 miles on her bike delivering papers in Powys [Wales].” Click here … Continue reading
Blacksmith Fred Harriss at Work at 84
UK press photographer David Hedges posted this video and description: “Britain’s longest-serving blacksmith is still forging iron in his workshop – at the age of 84. Hardy Fred Harriss, 84, first picked up a hammer and tong aged ten in 1938 and … Continue reading
Help for Difficult Financial Times
Recently, the U.S. Government launched a new section of their website called “Help for Difficult Financial Times.” There you’ll find links to all kinds of useful information about unemployment, jobs, and training; family support; housing; health care and insurance; and … Continue reading
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Seniors in the Peace Corps
The Peace Corps was founded 51 years ago, attracting young college graduates with the appeal of service in an idealistic time. While younger volunteers still predominate, the Huffington Post reports that now Peace Corps volunteers 60 and older have more than doubled in … Continue reading
