No Barriers: An Aging Population Breathes New Life Into Entrepreneurialism
Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind. – Anonymous
Weve all seen the hamster running in the wheel. Hes going nowhere, but hes fast. This concept is clearly understood by a workforce that is aging and a business climate that is outsourcing or looking to a younger generation to fill critical roles in the workplace while often demanding more from their present employees..
Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul. – Douglas MacArthur
The Chrysalis Corporation notes that, Starting in 2012, nearly 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every day. The quality of health care has resulted in a population that is living and working longer. However, this population expresses a level of dissatisfaction with their present jobs.
Consider the following statistics relating to job satisfaction
42% Coping with feelings of burnout
33% Feeling at a dead end in current job
21% Looking for new job at another company
20% Looking for a major career change
9% Feel they do not have adequate training of knowledge for their...