More and more people are considering continuing to work after retirement and if you ask the average American today in the workforce at what age will they retire most are saying at age 65. This is five years older than the previous generation.

Even more startling is that most people say that even after they retire they will continue to work doing something, even if it is only part time. Some people are saying this for financial reasons of course, while other people are considering that they wish to stay active and they enjoy their work.

Since the average American working will be living longer many don't want to retire at all. A 30-year old today who is healthy and remains active will most likely live to be 100 years old or more, providing they have not abused alcohol, drugs or smoked cigarettes. This means they will be able to work well into their 80s if they decide to. This is completely changing the concept of retirement.

Of course this also helps employers who are looking for reliable help to run their businesses. Indeed these companies will have to be flexible on work hours for all the part-time workers who are really retired. Unfortunately, once all these baby boomers do hit their 80s and stop working altogether, there will be a huge problem trying to fulfill their shoes in the workforce. Please consider all this in 2006.