I have a friend who needs to hire one worker at somewhat low pay (warehouse type work) and she told me it’s sad to see who is applying. Mostly men in their 50’s who she would have never seen looking for that type of work a few years back. She normally hired people in their early 20’s.
She’s just sorry she only has room for one.
I see more and more older workers at fast food restaurants and grocery stores. I like to think they enjoy their jobs and are only working there for something to do, but in reality - probably not.