Would you still work if you were 75 years old or older? More Americans are doing that and it is not because they're broke

At 76 years old, Haitian man Jeudy Jean Horel went back to high school

More and more Americans pass the age 75 are still working or go back to work and it's not because they don't have money.

Why would a senior citizen go back to work if not for money?

Glad you asked.

Back in the days when everybody wanted to retire at age 65. Within a few years of retiring your health would deteriorate, all your body aches, you need a cane to walk, you get some kind of cancer or cardiovascular disease too soon, you grow old and die. But not anymore!

The gift of longevity:

Due to advancements in healthcare, improved living standards and an increased focus on healthy lifestyles, life expectancy in the United States has gone up.

More and more Americans seniors are living longer, healthier and more energetic.

With so much more health and energy, sitting around playing golf everyday, taking care of the grandkids or going on boat cruises begins to get boring.

Because of that some Americans seniors decide they want to continue to make meaningful contributions to society for an extended period.

What better way to interact socially with the younger generation, maintain mental sharpness and emotional well-being than being in a workplace environment and getting paid for it?

I mean some American seniors still do it for the money because, I don't know how perfect your retirement plan is, but in this America you need a lot more money to retire.

All this said, it is good to know that money is not the only reason American seniors get back on the workforce.

I used to think that, being Haitian American, I would one day retire in Haiti and have a big "dodine" (rocking chair) in my front porch. But I tell you what. If God gives me health and I can get up and go that's my '70s, I'm getting up and I'm going.

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