[Sirius Lee]

That is a big chunk of the low wage labor market, since traditionally many seniors would semi-retire and keep a low wage job on the side (partially for the extra money and partially for the social contact).

I see old farts working the checkout lines at grocery stores. And I think you're right about the social contact and probably a little spare change for gifts to the grandchildren. I recognize one who was a superindendent in my home town many years ago. He surely has a generous pension and doesn't need the money. Just likes chatting up the ladies. Plus the geezers actually show up for work every day and on time.

[ridesthemiles]

They also show up drug free.