Old(er) folks are getting more valuable!

USA Today had a recent article stating that "The wave of baby boomers hitting retirement age threatens to create such a void in the workforce that states are crafting policies and programs to keep older Americans working and volunteering." The article mentions that a number of states are looking at ways to utilize Boomer skills. Several states already have initiatives in place.

Arizona, where much of the population is 60-plus, has an interesting program about to be launched, called azmatureworkers.com. "It will provide online listings of paid and volunteer work. The program also will highlight businesses deemed 'mature-worker friendly' and change state government retirement policies to allow greater flexibility," according to the article.

This is good news for RVers who either want to work/volunteer to stay productive or who need additional income. Paying positions are more of a challenge to find during the winter and several states mentioned are in the South. Also, working in an RV park, while advantageous to RVers, is not for everyone. This could open up more possibilities. Jaimie Hall-Bruzenak

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