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StClone

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4. Something went right if they can retire

Sat Dec 18, 2021, 02:46 PM

Dec 2021

Good planning, inflated stocks/investments, real estate sky rocking...or are they just throwing in the towel and bowing out into a lower level of security?

The article says there are other reasons for jobs going unfilled. But, the tail end boomers are going out at a level that has driven much of the worker shortage. I love working (at 64). Call me crazy, but I will keep working for years no matter what because it is stimulating mentally and physically. Many of my coworkers have health issues, or have physically declined, many in their mid-50's, to the point of needing to retire. I can see a lot going on but the article argues and supports one reason: Boomers leaving the workforce.

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The data that shows Boomers are to blame for the labor shortage [View all] StClone Dec 2021 OP

Here's the thing Sherman A1 Dec 2021 #1

Something went right if they can retire StClone Dec 2021 #4

I'm a boomer that was forced out at 62 Sherman A1 Dec 2021 #7

Sorry to hear of you misfortunate StClone Dec 2021 #12

If the boomers are able to survive financially without a job, this is a boon Scrivener7 Dec 2021 #2

I agree StClone Dec 2021 #5

A large percentage of 18-50 year olds are unemployable madville Dec 2021 #3

A large percentage of 18-50 year olds are unemployable-don't I know it StClone Dec 2021 #10

My niece did the hiring for a fast food restaraunt. She doc03 Dec 2021 #17

Actually, the valid drivers license is a blocker Metaphorical Dec 2021 #18

I am not trying to be obnoxious, but a long, long time ago when I was 16 Scrivener7 Dec 2021 #19

Schedules have gotten less predictible IbogaProject Dec 2021 #30

None of this has anything to do with my post. Scrivener7 Dec 2021 #31

I'd bet you took your test in a standard car, can't be done now. IbogaProject Dec 2021 #36

What the fuck are you talking about? This STILL has nothing to do with my post. Scrivener7 Dec 2021 #37

What state are you in? Freddie Dec 2021 #24

I don't know when "used to be" was, but I came of age in the 70's and had to pay OnlinePoker Dec 2021 #25

Well, if the data shows it sanatanadharma Dec 2021 #6

The boomer retirement has been expected for at least 10 years underpants Dec 2021 #9

It was predicted, why don't we allow in more workers? StClone Dec 2021 #11

Makes sense. I've thought that some of this is 2nd and 3rd jobs underpants Dec 2021 #8

Better tell employers. My ex-employer didn't want folks to hang around much sinkingfeeling Dec 2021 #13

We need less illegal immigration but much, much more Tomconroy Dec 2021 #14

Dems to make that case would be brave! StClone Dec 2021 #16

I predicted this 15 years ago Metaphorical Dec 2021 #15

Sure it's the Boomers LakeArenal Dec 2021 #20

Or, maybe retiring from Walley World StClone Dec 2021 #21

Ah, once again we're being blamed for the woes of the world, blah, blah, blah... SWBTATTReg Dec 2021 #22

As a Boomer-as the bulge in the Python StClone Dec 2021 #23

I hear you. OnlinePoker Dec 2021 #26

It is not hate/blame it is just statistics StClone Dec 2021 #28

I retired early ThoughtCriminal Dec 2021 #27

Agreed StClone Dec 2021 #29

What are you talking about?! Wages need to rise; then there won't be a "labor shortage" wackadoo wabbit Dec 2021 #32

There is currently a worker shortage. StClone Dec 2021 #34

$13/hour is still slave wages. If MW had kept up with inflation, it would be more than $24/hour wackadoo wabbit Dec 2021 #35

Which is all very good for the workers. Scrivener7 Dec 2021 #38

That is my take StClone Dec 2021 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Dec 2021 #33