"A 90-year-old working as a cook at a convenience store. A 93-year-old applying for jobs. An 81-year-old who had to leave her Home Depot job early because she struggled to breathe. These are among the most impactful stories of Business Insider's 80 over 80 series. Business Insider spent most of 2025 interviewing Americans in their 80s and beyond who are still working. We followed hundreds of older workers across the country as they navigated rising costs, health challenges, perceived ageism, and changing ideas about what work and retirement are supposed to look like."
"Readers responded strongly to these stories, and we received hundreds of notes from people of all ages sharing their perspectives on the issues the series explored. Many shared their own experiences with working late into their careers, highlighting the value of work and the challenges of clocking in each day. Others who were much younger shared that the stories gave them a new perspective on aging and preparing for retirement."
Hundreds of Americans in their 80s and 90s continue to work while managing rising living costs, health issues, and perceived ageism. Examples include a 90-year-old convenience-store cook, a 93-year-old applying for jobs, and an 81-year-old who left a Home Depot shift early because of breathing problems. Many older workers balance financial strain with resilience and a desire to remain active. People of different ages shared personal experiences that underscored the value of work, the daily challenges of late-life employment, and shifting ideas about what retirement should look like.
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