83-Year-Old Engineer Is The Face Of America's Aging Workforce (HBO)
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this segment of American Jobs, VICE News Howard Ring, an 82 year widower living alone in Massachusetts. He works a full time job at Vita-Needle, a company known for their high quality surgical needle manufacturing.
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My grandfather worked until the day he died at 86. He could have retired at 35 if he wanted to as he had enough money. He did it because he loved it. I hope I am like that when I am older.
I hope you noticed that he never once having to work for the money except to throw off people who can't mind their own business. A lot of old people work like this to fend off boredom. I'm 81, not bored and don't need the money but if an opportunity came along to work part time at something I really enjoyed doing, I'd jump at it.
You can always volunteer or teach.
you can always do it on your own without stealing jobs from the younger generations who actually NEED money to SURVIVE....
Johnny so ur one of those people that would say ppl are “stealing jobs”. The workforce should be of those who are competent not those who need money and money should be used as a payment for working competently.
Dude this is honestly so freaking cool, I bet they all talk about their grandkids. I support this 100%
I don't think that's what you were supposed to get from this video. This is awful. Not the job, but the fact that at this stage in life, the best our society can offer him is this. After the war there was an understanding that if you were willing to work, there was a job to be had with reasonable benefits and good pay and when you got old you could rest and society would take care of you, and that's been taken from us. I've had elderly employees nearly break down in tears telling me how they hate their jobs and still have no financial security well into the age at which their parents were retired. And the scary part is things are probably going to be even worse for subsequent generations.
Yeah..support a company that instead of hiring 10 younger guys and thus sustaining 10 new families is hiring 10 old bored idiots who don't even care about the money and will donate all to the nearest church when they die. How cna u criticize "younger generations"? Between immigrants stealing our jobs because they are underpaid, companies making shitty part time contracts and old people REFUSING to leave their job to the new generations the situation is becoming TERRIBLE!
This idiot is beeing SELFISH. You ar eblinded by the emotions. Think for a second. Think about the fact that this company is causing the economy to stagnate.
I will probably work part-time too when I'm 80. At least you've got something to do, a reason to leave the house and you meet other people.
flx2525 or the old farts could stay in the house and watch the hallmark channel
Better the Hallmark Channel than yelling at Fox News...
It's important to still have a sense of purpose when you retire, no matter what that is. Could be a hobby, grandkids or a part time job.
We will have full automation by then and humans would be purposeless 😅
it's just the way of the future at this point. we are slowly reaching a point where automation will increase, worldwide rates of wealth disparity will increase, and more people on the lower income brackets will work without the benefits and pensions of generations prior, as often as they did.
The importance to keep your body and mind moving - lots of senior's health deteriorate after retirement because they stop pushing themselves, there's no tension. But this guy, he's still thriving.
So many people missed the point of this video. This guy works because he wants to and he thinks its great that his company is willing to higher older folks and offer them employment.
No he doesn't work because he want to. He said "I'm doing it because I need the money" at 2:10.
Bethov Losmen no he said he tells people he needs the money so they stop judging him for still working. He has zero debt and is an engineer, I'm sure this guy made enough money to retire comfortably. He's a lonely widower and work gives him purpose.
Not that I'm disagreeing with your original point but he did mentioned that his wife's catering business failed. It's seems likely that they would have lost a good portion of their life savings when the business went under.
If you watch the entire video, you can see that his wife's catering business failed at the same time she got sick. He probably lost his entire savings paying her medical bills.
He also says that it adds structure to his life and gives him a social outlet.
Wow this is insane I love that people are still helping the elderly in the 21st century god bless you all
He pays 1500 bucks per month for rent? That can't be right.
he probably lives in a one bed room apartment in a cheap neighbourhood
Michael Taylor Or he doesnt live in an overpriced city. I pay 1350 here in Switzerland for 2.5 rooms.
Ramón González I pay 1200 a month for a one bedroom in Clayton California. About 30-40 miles east of SF.
durtybeast925 Damn my ignorance is showing. I actually meant it sounded like a lot to me. I can now see why old people with no responsibility or debt move here to Mexico, a nice house (way nicer than the one shown in the video) in a good neighborhood goes for like 4,000-5000 pesos (227-283 dollarydoos) a month here. But most people here can't afford 4-5k a month tho.
durtybeast925 Damn dude, how far from SF do you have to be before prices become reasonable? Or are you telling me 40 miles from sf is what is considered reasonable.
(Massachusetts guy)
that high functioning for that age, my dad worked til he passed 92
Howard is a great guy --- Very smart and witty too. He's still working there. People in these comments should stop making assumptions. There's SO many older folks out there (many at this company as well) who genuinely want to continue to contribute to society through work. Some work for the social interaction as well. Rather than judge these folks or make these assumptions, try talking to them and seeing all the things you can learn from them. I know I've learned quite a lot from him.
At least he's got a 4K TV
A friend of mine, gone now, ex test and fighter pilot, was about 10 years old during WWII, had tons of great stories, well in his last few years had a really nice TV too. Why? He liked to watch basketball games. And Spongebob, we both loved the hell out of Spongebob. Even named this one pickup truck of his Gary. I know other old guys who are frugal but they''ll have a $4000 ham radio setup. Why? They spend a lot of time using it.
so glad im living in germany... and dont have to worry about healthcare, and retirement
You have to worry about retirement. Retirement payments are declining more and more.
nein auchnein seniors in the USA have Medicare and social security pensions
Kimmy Gibbler false, he has Medicare
In the video he pretty much says he likes and wants to do it. If you don't want to work, and want to retire, more power to you.
nein auchnein all you have to worry about is the terrorist attacks
people need to work, not just for money, but for fulfillment and purpose in thier lives.
Mister Mood right!
I think that at our core meaningful social interactions are what are essential for a good life, not explicitly working
social interactions are important aswell, but you need to do something worth while.
the reason this world is so boring is because people do nothing but work....
work doesn't necessarily mean working in an office or doing a 9-to-5 job, but rather producing or creating something with your time.
I don't get it, why is it so bad that he works ? He doesn't look to unhappy about it...
I agree with the not retiring aspect. I've always said that i don't connect with the idea. I already do my hobbies and other things at evenings and nights. So why retire?
I'll have 34 yrs in my trade at 55 yrs old and will be eligible to retire with a full pension. Unfortunately I'll have to pay for medical insurance for an additional 10 yrs before Medicare and will probably have to work at least part time to cover that.
99, and still working, wow!
I'd buy this guy a beer for sure
That's reason why 50 years old to 75 years old engineer can have rehire policy by public sector and public company or re-employment in public local government ownership enterprise! There are five reasons. First is society's responsibility. Second is working attitude very seriously. Third is financial management. Fourth is diligent and hardworking. Fifth is modest and prudent and very careful for quality of production.
This is a major economic issue. Those jobs were supposed to all open up for the next generations 😳 we have a bottleneck going on. We need to be looking at more equations than simply the unemployment and underemployment ones. The only middle class folks I know that have been able to retire on a normal schedule (as in COULD get by on retirement alone) are government employees. And about quarter of them, minimum, are continuing to work anyway, many simply to have something to do (volunteering would be better for the economy and society as a whole). I also know several upper middle class retirees that made six figures that are continuing to work for the fun of it as well rather than volunteering. So this is another issue as those jobs should be going to the next generations.
God damn, that's California type rent. But then he might have a whole house for that.
I've been working in some capacity since I was 15. There were nights my family ate because I'd come home with $4 or $5 from some work I'd done whether it was weeding someone's yard, cleaning, stringing necklaces to sell to the tourists, selling some artwork I'd done; I did whatever I could find.
I'm gonna work until I die. I just turned 55 and I might have another 30 years. I just can't imagine not working.
My dad couldn't wait 59 1/2 years old. I can't wait to stop working. Working complete waste of my time.
It's kinda sad, but so surreal to think that working at that age would be better than retirement.
Nice. Thanks for getting some of these in there too.
really enjoyed this one
I'm a 44yr old Tool & Die Maker...atleast I know I'll have a job for the next 30yrs! :D
2:17 and even teachers today say there's no reason to learn trigonometry...there you go. Hell I would hire him tomorrow before most Millenials!
Chuck Farley you would rather hire a senior citizen then train the next generation. Your replacements will be a Chineese company with that mindset.
Spolier: they won't take care of you when you can't work anymore.
Nice to see employers hiring the oldies and youngies, and have a place for them in the company...
I am glad that the UK do not dismiss people for age now, I would have carried on working unfortunately God decided I needed a rest, that is one of the better rules that they have brought in, it gives people something to do,
People should have purpose, Howard seems to have his
The only requirement is that you have to make it to your work station at the top of the stairs? Where are these jobs?
Go to your warehouse or industrial district? Duh..
late stage capitalism
But Howard said he loves working. He likes it because it gives structure to his life and allows him to socialize. These are things so many seniors miss out on.
TooMuchButtHair This, one of my grandparents retired a year ago and within a month she went back to work part-time cause she was bored and wanted something more to do with her time.
TooMuchButtHair you missed the part where he said he needed the money though?
L I Z A R D What's your point?
t_Error I think he'd rather be retired if he had the choice.
Taking jobs away from the young, but expecting them to pay for social security and Medicare.
Wut?
I don't think the young want these jobs, that's why this business seeks to hire older people. Construction, farming, trucking and other blue collar employers struggle to find young workers.
Very nice UHD TV he has. I'm jelly. :)
You inspire us.
This guy is not stuck working in the USA, he chooses to. Im from the gutter, I know what poor is. I know exactly what benefits he could get. My mother is retired and on a fixed income too. He could easily get government subsidized senior housing, medicare, food stamps and live on his social security check. If debt is a concern, law prohibits collectors from garnishing pensions or social security checks. He could get every benefit he deserves. Its not about money for him, its purpose and socialising.
I respect the guy but I dont understand it. He says its about money to shut people up.
The 'murican dream right there! For many, it is truly what they hope for-- continued employment into their elder years, because life is such that most simply do not have enough to retire so have to keep working. The challenge for most is to find someplace that will hire them. Ageism is real and rampant.
I think this is amazing. older people are wiser and have value!! We have to think Grace of God we will all be there on day.. 💯 ❤️
to retire is to expire, work gives some purpose in life
I feel bad for him and all, but he has a dam nice Tv
Why do the oldsters look healthier than the young workers? I mean, the oldies have pot guts, sure, but the younger workers have huge guts, and I had no detectable gut until I was somewhere around 40, myself. I'd say the one guy looks like he's barely out of his 20s or still 20-something, and the other guy maybe 40. I was right in my proper BMI until about 7 years ago, and with diet and exercise I'm heading right back to the sweet spot now. Keto diet for the win! But those younger guys, man, we're talking pre-diabetic if not already Type II, and when they get older, yikes.
because 83 years ago McDonald wasnt so widespread. 20 years ago it was.
You are comparing 2 men with totally different nutrition histories. The old guy had probably a healthy young age and a shitty old age nutrition. The young guy already is in the bad nutrition phase.
So petty...
Everyone in the comments talk of death luke an enemy. It is not. Many people find peace in death. The moments in life is all that counts. Let everyone work and be happy. Youngsters too can get jibs so why competition?
That dude is dope.
So the Princess Phase, Participation Medals and Trophies really messed up a generation! The Senior Citizens working never grew up or grew old thinking they are special.
The American dream
Retirement kills.
Who were the 12 people who disliked the warm fuzzy story!?!
sad that they have to work like this with nobody to care for them.
This is so cute, but it's sad that he has to live alone. Imagine if he didn't work, he most likely wouldn't have any social interaction.
Loneliness can be solitude. Some good neighbours and birds songs is all that is needed.
A 99 year old!
He look like heath body.
Disgusting, Not this elderly, but the fact that he still has to work at an old age.
mrzack888 He doesn't have to work, he said in the video it's his choice to. There's a good chunk of people who go work atleast part-time when they retire because it gives them something to do and a place to meet and socialize.
ffs..why u people cannot listen? He does it for the FUN not for money
Talk about sweatshops
This is sad af
How? He has money he chooses to continue working to be part of society
Ey
You're complaining about not having enough money? Then why do you have a new Samsung 4K TV?
Agtsmirnoff he wasn't complaining. He uses that as an excuse so he doesn't have to explain himself to people when all he wants is to work
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This makes me soooo angry!!! These ppl should be retired and living life carefree! I hate how are government does our seniors man 😪
TMZ for wannabe intellects
#MGTOW we have evidence we're happy alone thank you. #NGTOW Fellas.
It sad our Business model is broken. Work till you die, right.
What else would he do? Sleep all day and watch TV?
It is a good thing that Senior Citizens are hired. While the younger generation rely on their parents to still provide shelter for them, these so-called retirees are working hard. The generation gap shows the differences of work ethic.
It's not a good thing. The younger generations are getting squeezed out of jobs and these seniors should be retired and enjoying vacations while they're still mobile.
If anything these senior citizens should be doing these jobs just as a master teaches apprentices not as a full time gig because they need the money. They should be doing this because they love their craft and want to teach the next generation.
bluzshadez did u really not get the point of this video?
It's not ethics. We were told, go put yourself in debt for an education. Get good grades, make good connections and you can get a well paying job with healthcare and enough money to buy a house and a car. We were told something that was only true for previous generations that had the luxury of not even graduating high school And still be able to afford a home.
But we come out with our degrees in hand, repeating the promises we were made, and we are denied. We are denied jobs because fresh out of college, we don't have four or five years experience. We take non paying internships just for that experience. Companies get out free labor, touting experience as something beneficial. Well, I cant eat or pay rent with just experience can I?
I feel sorry for you SNOWFLAKE!
Our seniors should not have to be working
Shotta Zulu Did you watch the video? He said he works because he wants to, one of my grandmother's is in the same situation where she retired a year ago and about a month later went back to work part-time because she was bored and wanted something to do.
Lt Murphy bra, i personally know elderly who believed in this system and got yanked. Is everybody a #HaterOfI? #CalmDownSon
Capitalism.
He has to spend 4 hours daily at work when he could have spent that time in a bread line. Capitalism is disgusting. Btw, do you have anything to eat tovarisch?
Wow, the bread line argument. At least you didn't use the Stalin card.
Javier Sebastià I know, right? Everybody knows they're a myth. Well, "everyone" as in "everyone who never lived under socialism".
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