Four Americans in their 80s share why they're still working to pay the bills. Whether it's driving for Uber or substitute teaching, their stories reveal resilience, purpose, and what it really means to keep going past 80 in an economy with little safety net.

00:00 – Introduction
00:53 – Early Careers and First Jobs
02:00 – The Peak Years
02:56 – Why Retirement Wasn't an Option
04:34 – The Rising Cost of Living
06:04 – Working to Pay the Bills
08:09 – Age Discrimination in the Job Market
08:55 – Finding Purpose in Work
10:55 – Lessons on Aging and Regrets
13:05 – End Credits

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