The story of Walter Carpenter, a 69-year-old kitchen worker at Mad River Glen ski resort in Vermont, illustrates the need for older individuals to remain in the workforce due to financial constraints. With a history of health issues, including peripheral neuropathy, Carpenter exemplifies the aging workforce trend where many over 65 are still employed. Approximately half the resort's staff are seniors, reflecting Vermont's high percentage of working individuals over 65. Carpenter's dedication and resilience represent a broader societal shift as retirement savings remain insufficient for many older adults.
"I’m broke and poor and still working at 69," Carpenter says as he once again ascends the carpeted gray stairs with a bin full of dishes."
"Mad River Glen, where a daily adult lift ticket costs $115, couldn’t run without staffers like Carpenter."
"...about half its workers are over 65, according to marketing coordinator Ry Young. That's not entirely surprising in Vermont, where about 26% of residents 65 and older are still working..."
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