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Is 88 really the new 50?

So says Bob Greene, a retired journalist who spent 36 years at the Associated Press. The Minot resident is now 87 and has a birthday coming up.

Like several other older people profiled in this new Mainebiz cover story, Greene has "unretired" — and now divides his time between two part-time gigs.

The workplace has changed, demographics have changed, and more formerly retired people are finding encore careers. That's especially noticeable in Maine, the oldest state in the country, with a median age of 44.8.

Is a second career in your retirement plans?
Yes, I'd like to try a different kind of work, perhaps part-time. (38%, 78 VOTES)
No, my goal in retirement is focused on family and fun. (29%, 58 VOTES)
Retirement? What's that? I have no plans to stop working. (33%, 67 VOTES)
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Is 88 really the new 50?

So says Bob Greene, a retired journalist who spent 36 years at the Associated Press. The Minot resident is now 87 and has a birthday coming up.

Like several other older people profiled in this new Mainebiz cover story, Greene has "unretired" — and now divides his time between two part-time gigs.

The workplace has changed, demographics have changed, and more formerly retired people are finding encore careers. That's especially noticeable in Maine, the oldest state in the country, with a median age of 44.8.

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3 Comments

  • Janet Wilson
    January 23, 2024

    I will work until I am at least 67, maybe as old as 70. I don't plan to work at that point, unless I have to, but definitely still plan to volunteer my time at my church or other nonprofits I support.

  • Chalmers Hardenbergh
    January 22, 2024

    Option: "I'm already in my THIRD post-retirement position.

  • January 22, 2024

    I've chosen a different type of work where I am my own boss. I doubt I could ever feel comfortable in a controlling environment which so many jobs are. Even small ventures like a specialty greenhouse or a food truck or an extension of a hobby like woodworking ... enough to keep busy, make a little money and give your partner some time away - for various reasons. It's that or Oprah all day.