If “boomers” comprise >20% of the US population, shouldn’t they occupy ~20% of the available jobs in the US? I mean, if a 68 or 69 (soon to be 70) year-old (the oldest boomers) are qualified to occupy the nation’s highest office, shouldn’t their “brethren” be “qualified” to occupy ~20% of ALL FT and PT jobs available …. that is, if they want or need to work?
Age discrimination in the workplace (and the horribly failed ACA) are the primary reasons why many boomers may not be able to last (financially) into old age in full retirement, IMO. In many cases, the boomers are fitter and healthier than the millenials and, to a lesser extent, Gen X and certainly able-bodied enough to work …. at least part-time.
