Summary
A millennial worker shared a post online criticizing older workers who do not retire, which went viral. The worker explained that their career is stuck because their older manager, 71, cannot retire due to financial issues. This sparked debate about retirement struggles and job market difficulties for younger workers.
Key Facts
- A 36-year-old worker posted online about older people not retiring, hindering career growth.
- The poster's 71-year-old manager stays in the job due to financial hardship from medical expenses.
- The post sparked a discussion on how many older workers cannot afford to retire.
- Labor participation among people over 65 has increased significantly in recent years.
- The post highlights challenges faced by younger workers, including competition with more experienced older workers for jobs.
- The viral post received over 11,000 upvotes and 1,800 comments on Reddit.
- A user commented that lower healthcare costs could increase job openings by enabling earlier retirements.
