These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up
Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.
When Norma Jasso first started working from home in March 2020, she thought it was fun.
"I could wake up later, not have to commute, not have to put my pumps and my working clothes on," says Jasso, who was a regulatory case manager for San Diego Gas and Electric.
But soon, her days grew longer. She found herself checking email at odd hours.
