Older Workers Share Views on Gig Economy in Retirement

Stu Goldberg, a 74-year-old man from New York, is driving for Uber at night. Before he begins, he checks his notes. They have important reminders like “no tickets” and “watch for pedestrians and bikes.”

Goldberg has a Ph.D. in neuropsychology. He ran his own business for many years. After retiring, he found he needed more money. So now he drives people around New York City. He enjoys it because he likes meeting new people and having conversations.

Many retirees like Goldberg are going back to work. They need extra money because of high living costs and low savings for retirement. Some find jobs through apps where they can choose their own hours. This kind of work is called gig work.

Carly Roszkowski from AARP says people are living longer. This means they often need to work longer. Not everyone can afford to stop working completely. Gig jobs can give people the chance to earn and stay active, but they also come with problems like low pay and few job protections.

How much do you know?

What age is Stu Goldberg?

60

65

74

80

What is Stu Goldberg's profession?

Uber driver

Teacher

Doctor

Engineer

What degree does Stu Goldberg hold?

Ph.D. in neuropsychology

MBA

B.Sc. in psychology

M.A. in education

What does Carly Roszkowski work for?

AARP

Uber

The government

A university

What is one reason retirees like Goldberg are going back to work?

Personal fulfillment

To meet new people

High living costs

To get a promotion

What type of work allows people to choose their own hours?

Full-time jobs

Part-time jobs

Gig work

Internships

Stu Goldberg is a full-time employee at Uber.

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Many retirees are finding gig work appealing.

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Carly Roszkowski believes people should work less as they age.

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Low pay is one of the issues associated with gig jobs.

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Stu Goldberg has never run his own business.

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The notes that Goldberg checks before driving have reminders.

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Stu Goldberg is years old.

Goldberg has a Ph.D. in .

Many retirees are going back to work because of high living .

Carly Roszkowski works for .

Gig work allows people to their own hours.

Goldberg enjoys driving because he likes meeting new .

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