CNN article entitled "Workers Thriving at 70, 80, and even 100." The article talks about how many older workers are choosing to work later in life, rather than retire, and gives three examples of older adults who are thriving in their late-life work. The article also discusses workers who would like to retire, but are unable to do so because of economic reasons. Do you plan on working past retirement age? What are the pros and cons of working in late life? How might it impact your sense of meaning and purpose in life?
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Working in Late Life
CNN article entitled "Workers Thriving at 70, 80, and even 100." The article talks about how many older workers are choosing to work later in life, rather than retire, and gives three examples of older adults who are thriving in their late-life work. The article also discusses workers who would like to retire, but are unable to do so because of economic reasons. Do you plan on working past retirement age? What are the pros and cons of working in late life? How might it impact your sense of meaning and purpose in life?
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