They'll be managing offices in Chicago, leading tours in Utah, bagging groceries in San Diego and flipping burgers in Maine.
Retirement-age Americans, newly freed from earnings limits imposed by Social Security, will soon be putting in longer hours, much to the glee of retailers, restaurants, vacation spots and other employers stressed out because of worker shortages.While the newly employed seniors won't immediately reshape the work force, companies say their high-quality work habits will be a good influence on others.
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"They teach our younger kids the work ethic and loyalty, and they know how to interface with customers," said McDonald's Corp. spokesman Walt Riker. "They're great additions to a restaurant."