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The job market needs workers. The newest ones are over 75.

Christian Science Monitor
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80% Informative

The fastest-growing segment of the labor force is the 75-and- older worker.

By 2030 , the federal government projects, their numbers will nearly double.

For many Americans , working well into one’s seventh , eighth , or ninth decade now seems preferable to full retirement.

Still, the negative stereotyping based on age known as ageism persists.

Gerontologists say challenges are generalized as “getting old” and pinned to an entire segment of the population.

While many of those working into their 70s have cut back their hours and consider themselves retired, some remain quite active.

Bob Iger retired as Disney ’s CEO at 70 , spent less than a year in retirement and then returned to his post two years ago .

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85

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85

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58

Article tone

informal

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English

Language complexity

45

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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