Un-retirement is really a thing. Silver surge is on the way.

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And no, the silver surge I am referring to isn't about blocks of silver. Over the years I have lived here, I have gotten to know some of my neighbors. About half of them are seniors or will soon be seniors. There are some families, both younger and older. I chat with one lady sometimes, she is 78. Not the best health, but not the worst. She beat cancer twice. She's outlived most of her family. She called me last night--she is looking for a part time job. Her social security just doesn't stretch far enough, with the rising costs of everything, she feels she needs to work again to have some food security and tackle the constant hikes of the cost of utilities, etc. She told me that she has several senior friends, all close to 80, that are actively looking for work. I thought about this off and on after her call. I am not sure why I am surprised. Pretty much everyone I know here seems to fall in two categories--they either have plenty, or they don't have much. So watch out...you may be waited on by a senior clerk or see more of them working somewhere if they can find a position that works for them. Kudos to them if they have the stamina and the health to do this.