Dr. Oz Wants Americans to Work 1 Year Longer to Boost the Economy--But Is It Realistic?

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9. The problem with a lot of older workers is the bottleneck that creates

If older workers can't retire or afford to cut back hours at 60 or 65, younger workers can't advance or even get work in their fields of talent, and their attitudes, productivity and earning power stalls.
If you're stuck in a mindless, "shit" job you aren't feeling invested in, you're not going to perform effectively. Most people lose confidence, initiative, and most importantly, attention in these situation. They become bored or jaded, and they're not going to try very hard to advance themselves,because "why should they?".

When the younger workforce is not seen as an investment, they're not going to be able - or willing to become able - to replace the older workforce when they die off.

And it's all the fault of bean counters and psycho owners who refuse to grow up or live in the real world with everyone else.