Feeling the Clock Ticking? New Study Shows Half a Million Workers Over 50 May Hit the “Early Retirement” Button
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Why the Impulse to Pack Up?
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In a fresh dive by tech giant Multiverse, a whopping 5.3 million folks aged 50 and beyond are giving the early‑retirement idea a serious think‑over. That’s a big hit for an already stretched workforce.
Two‑thirds (64%) of those eyeing retirement have tossed the idea into their bucket list.
Four in ten (38%) truly feel an early exit is on the cards.
What’s driving the time‑pressured move?
Fast‑paced tech and AI are reshaping the workplace, sometimes leaving seasoned workers feeling out‑of‑the‑loop.
The study spotlights 450,000 seniors who might be forced into early exit because they’re missing the “modern” skill set that today’s recruiters crave.
Hope on the Horizon: Training to the Rescue
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Multiverse is making a plea: companies, step up!
Almost 37% of those planning to jump ship in the next year would stay if their boss rolled out training opportunities.
For the 50‑54 age group, a solid 50% would hang on to their roles if they could upgrade their skill sets on the job.
What the Numbers Say About Longer Employment
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If you invest in learning, half of the over‑50 crowd says they’d stick around for the next five years.
Nearly a quarter (23%) see themselves staying between six to ten years.
And do we have a silver lining? About 22% anticipate staying a staggering 11–15 years after a mid‑career boost.
Message From the Brain Behind The Numbers
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Gary Eimerman, Chief Learning Officer at Multiverse*, says:
“We’re seeing a skills gap widening faster than a meme‑rolled backlog. If we don’t put a pin in this, we lose knowledge, we lose smiles, and, frankly, we lose a ton of talent.”He continues:
“People ain’t just clocking in for cash; we want to keep the best roles alive throughout a career, not just the first 20 years. We can pull over‑50s back into the workforce and keep them—if the government and businesses actually commit to a serious learning push.”
What’s Next?
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Multiverse calls on companies and the government to collaborate on big reskilling efforts.
The hope? Strengthen the labor market, boost job satisfaction for millions, and fill the digital skills gap that’s bloated over the last decade.
Ready to Jump In?
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Make sure you’re not the next retiree in the 50–54 bracket—grab that training, or risk paying a higher price for early exit.*
