A big problem for young workers: 70- and 80-year-olds who won’t retire

Paul McCartney and Al Pacino aren’t the only octogenarians with no intention of retiring. Older workers are increasingly postponing retirement, often because they simply don’t want to quit. As a result, the U.S. workforce is now packed with five generations — from the silent generation down to Gen Z. There are benefits to having so many experienced workers still active, but for younger people, it can be a major hurdle.